Chad Aduddell Named Interim CEO For CHI St. Vincent

Chad S. Aduddell will take over as Interim Market CEO for CHI St. Vincent in Arkansas effective March 16.

In the Interim Market CEO position, Aduddell will have accountability for CHI St. Vincent which includes all of Catholic Health Initiatives’ (CHI) organizations and operations in the state of Arkansas.

Former CEO Peter Banko was promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief Integration Officer for Catholic Health Initiatives in September 2014.

“It has been a true privilege to serve as CHI St. Vincent’s chief executive officer for the past eight years,” said Banko, who has been handling CEO duties on top of his expanded role since September. “This community has been extremely welcoming, gracious, hospitable, and supportive of my family. Now is the right time to transition leadership of our 127-year ministry to Chad Aduddell and his team so they can truly take it the next level and create a new chapter in its history.”

“I will continue to be involved at CHI St. Vincent by helping Chad and his team ensure we deliver world-class patient care, move our strategic plan forward, guide the development of strategic partnerships with leading hospitals and physician groups in the state, and ensure the Catholic ministry grows even stronger,” Banko added.

For almost three years, Aduddell has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CHI St. Vincent and President of CHI St. Vincent Infirmary.

He came to CHI St. Vincent from St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2012.

Aduddell has a bachelor of science with honors from the University of Tulsa and a master of business administration in health care administration with highest honors from Oklahoma City University’s Meinders School of Business.

Aduddell and his wife, Angie, have four daughters.