Batesville – White River Health (WRH) is pleased to announce the appointment of David
Fox, FACHE, FAHRA, as Vice President and Administrator of Stone County Medical Center
(SCMC). Fox most recently served as Executive Vice President of Hospital Operations at Summit Management Group.

Mr. Fox brings many years of experience in healthcare executive leadership, hospital operations
and strategy supported by an extensive record of many accomplishments. In addition to his
leadership background, he has hands-on experience in patient care, having worked in both
laboratory and radiology settings. Fox earned his Master of Business Administration from
Oklahoma City University. He previously obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of
Central Arkansas and completed his clinical training at the Baptist Health School of Nuclear
Medicine, where he became credentialed as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Mr. Fox is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) and a Fellow of
the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (FAHRA). He is also a member of the
Arkansas Hospital Association, serves on the ACHE Board, and has been deeply involved in
state and community organizations.

“Mr. Fox’s years of experience in healthcare leadership will build upon the strong foundation in
place at SCMC. He also brings a strong commitment to patient care and community, and we are
excited to see how he will use his skills to contribute to SCMC and the region,” said Steven
Webb, FACHE, President & CEO of WRH.

Kathy Thomas, the former Administrator of SCMC will retire in December 2026. During the
transition period, Thomas will continue to support SCMC leadership and remain in her role as
Chief Safety Officer.

“We are thankful for Kathy’s years of service and leadership at SCMC,” said Steven Webb,
FACHE, President & CEO of WRH.