Sound Leadership

The Sound Physicians leadership team is made up of physicians and business executives who are passionate about making a significant difference in the quality of inpatient healthcare. The leadership team works closely with Sound’s regional teams to continually improve the quality, and efficiency satisfaction in acute and post-acute care.

Robert Bessler, MD – President and CEO
Kris Bratberg – Chairman
Scot Smith, MD – National Chief Medical Officer
Chris Paddison – Chief Operating Officer
Steven M. McCarty, Esq. – General Counsel
Sean T. Lyman – Chief Financial Officer
James Kodjababian – Chief Revenue Officer and Vice President of Management Services
Zima Hartz – Chief Information Officer
Maude A. Laslie – Executive Vice President, Post-Acute Care Services
Tom Hashman – Vice President, Regional Operations and Informatics
Randy Schumacher – Vice President, Training and Development
Shawn M. Burns – Vice President, Physician Services
Debbie Faulkner – Vice President, People Support
Lynn Purdy – Vice President, Marketing