Deanna Kyrimis, DSc(c), MBA, MS, President and Chief Executive Officer
Deanna Kyrimis serves as President & Chief Executive Officer at Springhill Medical Center, where she leads the organization’s strategic direction. Her leadership is focused on fostering a culture of innovation and patient-centered care, advancing clinical excellence, and strengthening organizational resilience in alignment with Springhill’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the community.
Rene J. Areaux, F.A.C.H.E., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Rene J. Areaux serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Springhill Medical Center, which includes an employed internal medicine group and cardiovascular surgical group.
Paul Read, RN, MSN, Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
Mr. Paul Read serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Springhill Medical Center, where he began his lengthy career since graduating from the University of Mobile School of Nursing in 1998.
Stephen E. Fischer, MHS, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Stephen E. Fischer serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Springhill Medical Center. He assumed the position in September 2024. Prior to this role, Mr. Fischer served as CEO and CFO at Escambia County Health Care Authority in Brewton, Ala.
