The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society (MS) and Medical Foundation (MFC) of Chattanooga seek a collaborative, relationship-driven Chief Executive Officer to lead a highly respected physician organization with a longstanding history of community impact, advocacy, and innovation.
This is a unique opportunity to inherit a strong and stable organization with deep community roots, robust programming, strong financial stewardship, and a culture built on service, trust, and physician leadership.
Following more than two decades of transformational leadership by the current CEO, the organization is seeking a successor who can honor its legacy while helping guide its next phase of growth and impact.
Founded in 1883, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society is a 501(c)(6) membership organization representing 1,317 physicians across Southeast Tennessee.
The Society serves as the voice of medicine in the community through advocacy, physician engagement, public education, communications, and professional support services. MS maintains a close relationship with the Tennessee Medical Association and serves as a trusted resource for physicians throughout the region.
Established in 1986, the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga serves as the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the organization.
Key initiatives include:
The Foundation advances physician leadership, community health, healthcare access, and workforce development throughout the region.
Shared staffing supports both entities while maintaining separate governance structures.
Wholly owned for-profit subsidiary currently evaluating future service opportunities supporting medical practices.
A multi-owner verification organization supporting physician credentialing and verification services throughout Tennessee and beyond. The organization provides ongoing residual revenue supporting CHCMS operations.
The Chief Executive Officer serves as the chief administrative and operational leader of the organization, providing strategic leadership across multiple affiliated entities while serving as a trusted partner to physicians, governing boards, staff, and community stakeholders.
The successful candidate will balance strategic vision with operational excellence and relationship management, ensuring organizational sustainability while advancing the mission and priorities of the organization.
This role reports directly to the governing boards and works closely with physician leadership, staff, community partners, and healthcare organizations throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Organizational Stewardship
Financial, Operational & Program Leadership
Governance, Advocacy & Community Engagement
This search is being conducted as part of a thoughtful and intentional leadership transition. The incoming Executive Director will benefit from a structured onboarding and knowledge-transfer process designed to support continuity, relationship development, and long-term success.
Candidates who value collaboration, stewardship, and building upon an existing foundation will find a rare opportunity to lead an organization that is both highly respected and well-positioned for the future
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is required; Graduate degree preferred.
Experience: Minimum 10+ years progressive professional experience in management and supervisory roles in an association, corporation, academic institution or government setting.
Strongly Preferred: experience leading a medical society, foundation, civic initiative, or comparable membership organization.
Familiarity with Chattanooga or similar communities undergoing economic, demographic, and civic transformation.
The ideal candidate will bring:
Equivalent combinations of education, leadership experience, and demonstrated success will be considered
The organization anticipates a starting salary of at least $120,000, with opportunities for additional compensation consideration based on experience, qualifications, and leadership track record.
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Recruitment is fascilitated by Lionswell, LLC
Interested candidates should submit:
Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2026 via https://forms.monday.com/forms/e4a8b44baaf9cf06c6741c5c870d79b0?r=use1
Selected candidates will participate in a multi-stage interview process. The organization anticipates a transition timeline with a desired start period in September 2026.
Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society & Medical Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates who are committed to advancing the mission and values of the organization.
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