Denver, CO, June 19, 2024 –HealthONE’s Sky Ridge Medical Center is pleased to welcome Eric Evans as its new president and CEO, effective today. Prior to being named to this position, Evans was the Chief Executive Officer and market President at Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC) in Corpus Christi, Texas. He succeeds Sky Ridge CEO Kirk McCarty, who was named CEO of HCA Healthcare’s Menorah Hospital in KS.

In his prior role for four years, Evans provided leadership and strategic direction for two acute care hospitals, three freestanding emergency centers, a cancer center, and a behavioral health hospital. CCMC experienced substantial service line growth during Evans’ tenure and improved colleague, physician and patient engagement.

“Eric has dedicated more than 28 years to HCA Healthcare, significantly contributing to our Gulf Coast Division through various leadership roles, including CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball and East Houston Regional Medical Center,” said Chad Christianson, President & CEO of HCA Healthcare’s HealthONE Continental Division. “Having worked with Eric in Houston, I can attest to his exceptional skills and leadership. I am pleased he will lead one of our premier HealthONE hospitals – Sky Ridge Medical Center.”

‌Evans graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas and earned a Master’s degree in Health Services istration from George Washington University in Washington, DC. He and his wife Patty have two children, Tyler, 20, and Sarah, 17. He is looking forward to living and working in Douglas County.