Ryan Smith Named President of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Andrew Starr Advances to President of West Market
TALLAHASSEE, Fla (Friday, May 30, 2025) - Effective June 1, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) has established a new executive leadership structure that reflects a transformation from a single hospital into a comprehensive, regionally focused health system. This strategic change will ensure TMH continues to provide access to high-quality healthcare services to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves.
Mark O’Bryant will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc., the parent company overseeing the multiple enterprises under a corporate structure. He will continue to provide organizational oversight and strategic direction for all the business entities and ventures within TMH’s growing system. O’Bryant’s visionary leadership has been central to TMH’s evolution, and this move ensures a focused, forward-thinking approach to continued expansion and innovation.
Ryan Smith will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital where he will oversee all operational responsibilities in the Tallahassee market. He first joined TMH 16 years ago as a nurse in the Bixler Trauma and Emergency Center and has held a number of leadership roles including Urgent Care Center Nurse Manager, Direct of Patient Flow/Nursing Operations, and most recently, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer. Smith’s deep expertise in operations and commitment to excellence make him the ideal leader to guide the future of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
Andrew Starr will advance to the role of President of the West Market, responsible for managing the construction, development, and future operations of FSU Health Panama City Beach Hospital. He came to TMH in 2020 as Vice President & Chief Health Operations Officer with more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. Starr’s leadership will be instrumental in ensuring operational excellence and strategic growth in this vital and rapidly developing region.
