Southwell CEO Appointed Youngest Chairman in History of Vizient Southern States Board
TIFTON, Ga. – (11/18/25) – Southwell recently announced that President & CEO Christopher K. Dorman has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Vizient Southern States.
Vizient Southern States is one of the nation’s largest regional performance improvement collaboratives, representing leading not-for-profit health systems across Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee.
Dorman’s appointment is the result of a nomination and selection process led by fellow health system CEOs throughout the region. This appointment underscores the trust, confidence, and respect of peers who collaborate to advance healthcare quality, performance, and operational excellence.
“I’m truly honored by this appointment,” said Dorman. “Being nominated by colleagues I deeply respect makes this role especially meaningful. Vizient Southern States has a long tradition of advancing collaboration and elevating care across our region. This opportunity reflects the incredible work happening at Southwell every day and the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff. I’m grateful to represent our organization and our region in service to this mission.”
As Chairman of the Board, Dorman will help guide strategic initiatives focused on improving clinical outcomes, strengthening operational performance, expanding regional collaboration, and supporting innovative care models that benefit patients and communities across the Southeast.
Southwell’s recent achievements, including its quality recognitions, service-line expansion, strong physician recruitment, and systemwide performance improvement, have positioned it as a leader among peer organizations.
Dorman’s appointment further highlights the system’s commitment to excellence, innovation, and building a stronger healthcare future for the communities it serves. For more information about Southwell, visit mysouthwell.com. For more information about Vizient Southern States, visit vizientsouthernstates.com.
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