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Patricia Darnauer

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Retiree at Healthcare Executive Leader
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Patricia Darnauer is a retired healthcare executive with over 38 years of experience leading diverse healthcare organizations, including serving as a Colonel in the U. S. Army Medical Service Corps. She has held CEO-level roles and most recently was the Executive Vice President at Harris Health System, where she led a Level III trauma hospital.

As a proud Army veteran, she is deeply committed to supporting the military community. She serves on the board for NextOp Vets, an organization that assists veterans with job placement, and participates in panels for women veterans. She enjoys hiking, day trips, and scuba diving with her husband.

Unique fact: While at Harris Health, she led the challenging initiative to design the replacement trauma level 1 hospital that will serve Houston for the next generation.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Retiree
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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Healthcare Leadership
Her career includes over 14 years at the CEO level, leading both military and public safety-net hospitals with a focus on transparency, engagement, and accountability.
Veteran Support
A 29-year Army veteran, she serves on the board of NextOp Vets and participates in panels to support and mentor fellow veterans transitioning to civilian life.
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Career

Work history

2-2025
Retiree
Healthcare Executive Leader
2-2019 - 2-2025
Administrator/Executive Vice President
Harris Health System
7-2016 - 2-2019
Sr VP, Support Services
Harris Health System
6-2013
CEO-Commander
CR Darnall Army Medical Center
3-2012 - 6-2013
Director, Human Resources/G1
Office of the Army Surgeon General/MEDCOM
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Education
1996 - 1998
MHA
Baylor University
1982 - 1986
BS
Cornell University
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