Deanna Kyrimis, DSc(c), MBA, MS, President/CEO
Deanna Kyrimis serves as Chief Executive Officer at Springhill Medical Center, where she leads the organization’s strategic direction. Her leadership is focused on fostering a culture of innovation and patient-centered care, advancing clinical excellence, and strengthening organizational resilience in alignment with Springhill’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare to the community.
Rene J. Areaux, F.A.C.H.E., Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Rene J. Areaux serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Springhill Medical Center, which includes an employed internal medicine group and cardiovascular surgical group.
Paul Read, RN, MSN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Mr. Paul Read is Chief Nursing Executive and Vice President at Springhill Medical Center, where he began his lengthy career since graduating from the University of Mobile School of Nursing in 1998.
Stephen E. Fischer, MHS, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Stephen E. Fischer is Vice President/Chief Financial Officer at Springhill Medical Center. He assumed the position in September 2024. Prior to this role, Mr. Fischer served as CEO and CFO at Escambia County Health Care Authority in Brewton, Ala.
