JW Newman appointed new CEO of St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

Round Rock, Texas — St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center has named JW Newman as the facility’s new chief executive officer. Newman, who recently served as chief operating officer at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, will transition to his new role on Aug. 12.

“JW brings extensive expertise leading highly ranked institutions," David Huffstutler, president and chief executive officer of St. David’s HealthCare, said. "I look forward to the contributions he will make in advancing St. David's Round Rock Medical Center's legacy of providing exceptional care to the Round Rock community."

During his time at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Newman was responsible for the daily operations and business development of the 741-bed facility. As part of his role, Newman developed a $125-million capital project to support the growth of the hospital, improved patient and staff satisfaction, led efforts to expand cardiac and surgical services, and helped secure a new freestanding emergency room. Additionally, Newman provided oversight for a variety of service lines, including surgical, radiology/imaging, cardiovascular, endoscopy, laboratory, patient transport, respiratory therapy, rehab and wound care.

Prior to his role at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Newman served as the COO of Medical City Fort Worth. He received his master of science in healthcare administration from Trinity University in San Antonio and a bachelor of business administration in managerial finance from the University of Mississippi.