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Chris Nicholas, FACHE

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Chief Executive Officer Renown Regional Medical Center at Renown Health
📍 Reno, Nevada, United States

Chris Nicholas is the Chief Executive Officer of Renown Regional Medical Center, where he focuses on driving quality, service, and financial outcomes. An empathetic servant leader with a Masters in Health Care Administration, he is committed to operational execution and building high-performance teams. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Originally from Texas, Chris and his family have called northern Nevada home since 2012. He enjoys the outdoors, particularly Lake Tahoe, as a place to reflect and recharge. He also volunteers for several non-profit organizations, including serving on the board of the High Fives Non-Profit Foundation.

He was named one of Beckers Hospital Reviews "Rising Stars Under 40" in 2023 for his ambitious and forward-thinking leadership.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer Renown Regional Medical Center
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States
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Priorities

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Healthcare Leadership
Describes himself as an "ambitious, humble, and empathetic servant leader" and frequently speaks on podcasts about leadership in healthcare transformation.
Value-Based Care
He celebrated a partnership between Hometown Health and Kaiser Permanente as a way to create a "unique value based care experience" for members in Nevada.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Chief Executive Officer Renown Regional Medical Center
Renown Health
7-2019 - 4-2022
Vice President & Administrator (CEO) Renown South Meadows Medical Center & Neuroscience Service Line
Renown Health
7-2018 - 7-2019
Senior Administrator of Rehab Services
Renown Health
9-2014 - 3-2016
Executive Director
Falcon Ridge Rehabilitation (Fundamental)
5-2013 - 9-2014
Administrator
Hearthstone of Northern Nevada (Fundamental)
In the press

Media appearances

Chris Nicholas, CEO of Renown Regional Medical Center, Named to Becker’s Hospital Review Rising Stars Under 40 List. Featured in Renown Health Newsroom
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Twenty Under 40 Q‑and‑A: Renown Health’s Chris Nicholas. Featured in Nevada Business (nnbw.com)
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Education
Master's degree
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Texas Tech University
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