Darrell King, MBA, CMPE

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DISC Type : DS

Executive Vice President, Physician and Ambulatory Services at West Tennessee Healthcare

Jackson, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Darrell King is an Executive Vice President at West Tennessee Healthcare, specializing in Physician Enterprise & Ambulatory Services. With over 30 years in healthcare administration, he guides multi-specialty medical groups and integrated health systems, notably expanding West Tennessee Medical Group.

He has a keen interest in leadership, team dynamics, and local community development in Jackson, Tennessee. He also enjoys reflecting on his career journey and financial planning.

King celebrated 35 years in healthcare administration, starting his career as a banker before transitioning into healthcare.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Consummate Professional

Long-Term Thinker

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Physician Enterprise Growth
He has led significant growth of West Tennessee Medical Group, overseeing 300 providers across 30 specialties and expanding services like Kirkland Cancer Center.
Operational Leadership
With a strong background in administrative oversight and strategic direction, he has managed entities with gross revenues exceeding $275 million.
Healthcare Leadership
People often call him pragmatic, thoughtful, collaborative, and possessing a deep understanding of operations and finance.

Media Appearances

Darrell has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Executive Vice President, Physician and Ambulatory Services at West Tennessee Healthcare
12-2015 - 10-2025
Vice President, Physician and Ambulatory Services at West Tennessee Healthcare
1-2012 - 11-2015
Executive Director Arkansas Division at Baptist Medical Group
10-2010 - 11-2015
Chief Executive Officer at NEA Baptist Clinic
8-2007 - 9-2010
Chief Operating Officer at NEA Baptist Clinic

Education

1984 - 1988
BS from University of Tennessee, Knoxville
1995 - 1997
MBA from Union University

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Insights For Selling To Darrell

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darrell is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darrell

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darrell move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Darrell take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Darrell

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