Joan M. Coffman, FACHE, serves as President and CEO of St. Tammany Health System (STHS), where she is known for advancing quality, safety, patient experience and operational performance. With a deep commitment to community well-being, she leads with a focus on delivering exceptional value in healthcare and improving quality of life across the Northshore.

Since joining STHS in 2018, Joan has led the organization to national recognition for excellence in care while expanding services throughout the region. She also launched the Healthier Northshore initiative—a collaborative effort to improve health outcomes, reduce disparities and promote wellness across the area.

Joan chairs the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board 7 and, in 2024, was appointed to Louisiana’s Committee of 100 for Economic Development. She also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Vizient Southern States, a regional alliance of not-for-profit healthcare providers.

Previously, Joan held leadership roles at Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS), serving as President and CEO at both St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, IL, and St. Joseph’s Hospital in Chippewa Falls, WI. Her career began in New Orleans, where she served as CEO of the Louisiana Clinic and Assistant Administrator at Lindy Boggs Medical Center.

A New Orleans native, Joan holds an MBA from the University of New Orleans and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. She actively supports healthcare workforce development through the St. Tammany Academic Center initiative in partnership with Southeastern Louisiana University and Northshore Technical Community College.

Jack Khashou is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at St. Tammany Health System. He previously served as Executive Director of the St. Tammany Quality Network and Administrator of the St. Tammany Cancer Center.

With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, Jack has held executive roles at Tenet Healthcare and Ochsner Health, focusing on hospital and ambulatory operations, strategic growth, and business development. At STHS, he has led major operational improvements and played a key role in expanding oncology services through partnerships with Ochsner Health and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Jack earned dual master’s degrees in Human Performance and Health Promotion and Health Care Management from the University of New Orleans, where he also completed his undergraduate degree. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Kerry Milton began her career in medicine and oncology at East Jefferson General Hospital before joining St. Tammany Health System in 1982 as a telemetry nurse. Over four decades, she has risen through the ranks to lead the nursing division, building her leadership on the foundation of bedside experience and patient-centered care.

With degrees in nursing and health administration, Kerry is known for her unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and compassionate care. Her leadership is guided by a core question: “What’s best for our patient?”

Kerry was instrumental in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting care models to protect patients and staff. In 2022, she received the DAISY Award for Nurse Leaders in recognition of her mentorship, compassion, and contributions to the profession.

She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, VHA Gulf States Nurse Executive Group, Women’s Healthcare Executive Network, and the Louisiana Organization of Nurse Executives.

Sandra DiPietro brings more than 30 years of accounting and financial leadership to her role as Senior Vice President and CFO at St. Tammany Health System.

She began her career at International Shipholding Corp. and Ernst & Young before transitioning to healthcare finance in 1994. Since joining St. Tammany, she has advanced through roles from senior accountant to controller, and ultimately to CFO in 2014.

Sandra also teaches healthcare finance at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the University of Phoenix and serves as treasurer on the board for New Heights Therapy.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Southeastern Louisiana University and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. Sandra is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association.

Dr. Patrick Torcson serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at St. Tammany Health System. A member of the STHS medical staff for over 20 years, he has held numerous leadership positions including Chief of Staff and Chair of Medical Care Services. He was also a founding member of the Department of Hospital Medicine and led the hospitalist program prior to becoming CMO.

Dr. Torcson earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Ochsner Medical Foundation. He also holds a Master of Medical Management from Tulane University.

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Torcson was among the first to complete focused practice recertification in hospital medicine through the ABIM. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Senior Fellow in Hospital Medicine.

Christopher Ford joined St. Tammany Health System in 2022, bringing nearly 20 years of HR experience in healthcare. As Senior Vice President of Human Resources, he oversees one of the largest workforces in the region and leads the system’s talent acquisition strategies.

A native of Indianapolis, Christopher is a Senior Certified Professional through the Society for Human Resource Management. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana Tech and is pursuing a Master of Jurisprudence in Labor and Employment Law at Tulane Law School.

Midge Collett serves as Vice President of Legal Affairs and Chief Compliance Officer at St. Tammany Health System. A registered nurse and licensed attorney, Midge brings a dual perspective to compliance, risk, and healthcare law.

Prior to joining STHS, she served as staff attorney at Lemle & Kelleher and East Jefferson General Hospital. She has also taught healthcare law and ethics at the University of St. Francis and worked as a registered nurse at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Midge was appointed to the Louisiana Emergency Response Network by Governor Bobby Jindal and is a member of the Louisiana Hospital Association’s Legislative and Regulatory Policy Council, Louisiana State Bar Association, and Louisiana Society of Hospital Attorneys.

Craig Doyle has served as CIO of St. Tammany Health System since 2012, overseeing IT strategy, operations, and innovation. Prior to joining STHS, he was Division CIO for HCA’s Delta Division.

Craig is an active member of the healthcare IT community, serving on the Louisiana Healthcare Quality Forum’s HIT Committee since 2010 and participating in the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from LSU and an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Management from Southeastern Louisiana University. He also serves on the board of St. Scholastica Academy.

Dr. Michael Hill provides strategic leadership for the St. Tammany Quality Network, focused on enhancing care quality, safety, and clinical effectiveness across the system. He also plays a key role in medical management and physician engagement.

With nearly 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Hill has practiced at more than 10 hospitals and served on multiple Medical Executive Committees. He was board chairman of IMG Healthcare for over seven years.

Dr. Hill earned his undergraduate degree from the University of New Orleans and his medical degree from LSU Medical Center. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Charity Hospital, serving as Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in infectious disease at LSU.

He was a central figure in the health system’s COVID-19 response and was honored as a CityBusiness Health Care Hero in 2021.

Kelly Rabalais joined St. Tammany Health System in 2020, leading strategy and communications initiatives. Prior to joining the health system, she served as Executive Counsel and Chief Administrative Officer to former St. Tammany Parish President Patricia P. Brister, where she played a key role in developing Safe Haven, a regional behavioral health campus.

Kelly is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, a Health Law Specialist certified by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization, and Accredited in Public Relations by the Public Relations Society of America.

She earned both her undergraduate and law degrees from LSU and serves on the Louisiana State Bar Association Board of Governors.