Jim Shannon, Executive Vice President Development

Mr. Shannon began his healthcare career with Humana in 1986 before taking on various financial management positions in hospitals in Virginia, Kentucky and Texas. Mr. Shannon also served as division chief financial officer and a group controller for Columbia/HCA until he was named division CFO for Triad Hospitals, Inc., with responsibility for facilities in Arkansas, California, Oregon, Texas and West Virginia. He later became Triad’s vice president of acquisition and development and was responsible for exploring and assessing growth opportunities for Triad, including the acquisition of existing facilities, joint ventures and de novo projects. Mr. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science in finance from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and has more than 23 years of healthcare experience.