Centra Health in Lynchburg has announced a change in leadership, with an interim CEO taking over as the search for a permanent leader begins. After three years, CEO Amy Carrier has stepped down, leading to the appointment of Richard Tugman as interim CEO.
Thomas Nygaard, chairman of Centra’s board of directors, stated that the decision for a change in leadership was made through respectful discussions with Carrier. He emphasized that the healthcare industry is constantly evolving and that leadership changes are more frequent now than in the past.
Tugman, who previously served as interim CEO in 2021, is seen as the right person to lead Centra forward. Despite the leadership transition, all ongoing projects in Centra’s modernization plan, such as a behavioral health and rehabilitation hospital and a new medical office building, will continue as planned.
Nygaard mentioned the need for a larger and updated emergency room, which will be addressed through the construction of a new patient care tower. With Tugman in place as interim CEO, Centra has the flexibility to take their time in selecting a permanent CEO without a specific timeline set.
As Centra Health moves forward with its leadership transition, it remains committed to providing quality care and expanding its services for the Lynchburg community.
