Leadership: Baptist Memphis

Paul Cade, Administrator and CEO

Paul CadeResponsibilities: Overall executive management of the hospital. Paul Cade began his health care career with Baptist in 1993 and most recently served as CEO/administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle for 15 years. He also served as administrator and CEO of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Forrest City and assistant administrator of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County. Cade holds a master’s degree in education from Mississippi State University, as well as a master’s degree in administration with a concentration in health care from Central Michigan University.

Dr. William Cloud, Chief Medical Officer

Responsibilities: Medical staff, quality, risk management and infection prevention

Cara Beard, Chief Nursing Officer

Cara BeardResponsibilities: Development and implementation of all nursing and related patient care activities.


Craig Earley, Associate Administrator

Craig Early Responsibilities: Radiology, pathology, transfusion medicine, respiratory, rehabilitation and radiation oncology


Jared Moses, Associate Administrator

Jared Moses

Responsibilities: Environmental services, food & nutrition services, clinical engineering, security, facility services, transportation, information systems and neurodiagnostics




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