Chasse to head HR at Erlanger hospital
Erlanger Health System has appointed Floyd Chasse, M.S., SPHR, as vice-president of human resources.
Chasse served as vice-president of human resources at McLaren Greater Lansing in Lansing, Mich., a university-affiliated teaching hospital with multiple campuses and a large physician/clinic practice network. In his senior executive role, Chase was responsible for directing the human resources division, volunteer services, as well as environmental and dietary services. McLaren Health Care has been ranked in the top 25 integrated health care systems in the nation for the past 10 years with more than $4.2 billion in annual revenue.
“In light of Erlanger’s position as Chattanooga’s second largest employer and plans for future growth at all five of our campuses, we are extremely pleased to have Floyd Chasse join our executive team,” Erlanger President and CEO Kevin M. Spiegel said. “His broad knowledge base in personnel operations, specialized background in health care organizations and leadership roles with state HR associations will be invaluable as Erlanger continues to expand its workforce, focus on staff development, low turnover, customer satisfaction goals, training and recruitment efforts.”
Jan KeysErlanger’s top nurse wins ACHE honor
Jan Keys, Erlanger’s chief nurse executive, has received the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Senior Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association. The award recognizes ACHE members who are experienced in the field and have made significant contributions to the advancement of healthcare management excellence and the achievement of ACHE’s goals.
Members are evaluated on leadership ability; innovative and creative management, executive capability in developing their own organization and promoting its growth and stature in the community; contributions to the development of others in the health care profession; leadership in local, state or provincial hospital and health association activities; participation in civic/community activities and projects; participation in ACHE activities; and interest in assisting ACHE in achieving its objectives.
Dr. Keys has been chief nurse at Erlanger since 2013. She is a graduate of Dalton State College of Nursing and earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in nursing from State University of West Georgia.
She has a Wharton Business School Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania and has a doctorate degree in nursing practice from the University of Tennessee.
Theresa VarosVaros named director for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga has hired Theresa Varos as its new executive director. She will lead the organization as it strives to fulfill its mission of providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring one-to-one relationships.
Varos has a master’s of science degree from Loyola University, New Orleans. Previously she was employed as director of marketing and public relations for Lookout Mountain Community Services.
During the past 22 years, Varos has worked as a therapist and in administrative program development/implementation for children and family service delivery. Her passion is to assist local and state partners with the development of system strategies in order to promote family-driven, individualized, culturally proficient practice.
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