JACKSON — West Tennessee Healthcare is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Adams to Vice President of Hospital Services. Adams began his new role with the organization on September 6, 2016.

Adams joined West Tennessee Healthcare in 1987 as a Safety Engineer with the Safety Department. Throughout his time with the health system he has held various leadership positions including, Director of Safety, Security and Telecommunications and Director of Outpatient Services. In 2009, Adams was named Executive Director of West Tennessee Neurosciences and Spine and West Tennessee Rehabilitation Center.

As Vice President of Hospital Services, Adams will serve on the health systems executive leadership team and oversee the following areas within the organization: Bio Med, Construction, Engineering, Environmental Services, Emergency Medical Services, Food Services, Laundry, Maintenance and Security.  

Originally from Rome, Georgia, Adams moved to Jackson, Tennessee in 1970. Since that time he has been active with numerous community and civic organizations. He is a Past President of the Jackson Chapter for the American Society of Safety Engineers, Past Board Chairman for Leaders Credit Union and a 2006 graduate of Leadership Jackson.  In 2005, Adams was honored with the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Humanitarian/Community Service Award and in 2011 he was the recipient of the West Tennessee Healthcare President’s Award. He has a Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and a Master of Business Administration.