Leadbetter named CFO at SCH

Stephens County Hospital welcomes its new Chief Financial Officer Ray Leadbetter.

During the recent Stephens County Hospital Authority meeting, the board approved a motion to appoint Leadbetter to the position of CFO.

Stephens County Hospital Chief Executive Officer Mike Hester says he looks forward to having Leadbetter on board.

WNEG News spoke with Leadbetter Wednesday about his new role at Stephens County Hospital.

He says after consulting for the hospital the last six months, he’s eager to begin his tenure at Stephens County Hospital.

Leadbetter, who was living in Yulee, Florida said he was consulting for hospitals in Georgia before beginning to consult for Stephens County Hospital.

He says he enjoyed working as a consultant for Stephens County Hospital; and when the CFO position became available, he jumped at the opportunity to continue to work with the members of the Stephens County Hospital Authority and Hospital staff.

Leadbetter says he and his family just recently purchased a home in Toccoa-Stephens County.

For questions regarding Leadbetter or his new role contact Stephens County Hospital staff by calling 706-282-4200.