Kenneth D. Hawkins joined CHS in January 1997, as Vice President, Acquisitions and Development. Prior to joining CHS, he was Vice President of Development with Paracelsus Healthcare Corporation and Chief Financial Officer of Amerihealth, Inc., which was acquired by Paracelsus.

Mr. Hawkins has more than 15 years of healthcare experience and more than 24 years of financial experience. A CPA, Mr. Hawkins has an extensive background in hospital acquisitions, development and finance.