New Leadership Appointments
Carilion has appointed new vice presidents for the Department of Medicine, the Office of Investments and Home Care and Hospice
Hunter Choate has been promoted to vice president of Medicine/Clinical Operations.
Choate received both a B.S.N. and M.S.N. from the University of Virginia. He went on to achieve a doctor of Nursing Practice from George Washington University.
He began his career at Mary Washington Hospital in 2003 as an R.N., moving to UVA as their clinical manager, then transitioning to Augusta Health as their administrative director of Nursing. He later moved to Roanoke with his wife, Cynthia Choate, M.D., in 2019 when they joined Carilion Clinic. His vast knowledge in leadership development and process improvement, with a committed focus on quality outcomes and improving the patient experience, will help continue the strong initiatives in place within the Department of Medicine.
Lindsay Collins has been promoted to vice president of Medicine/Acute Care Services.
Collins received a B.S.N from Radford University, an M.S.N. from the University of Virginia and a doctor of Nursing Practice from Radford University.
She began her career in Carilion's Emergency Department in 2008 and gained progressive leadership experience during her six-year tenure before transitioning to the director of Nursing at Correct Care Solutions, a contracted medical provider within the Western Virginia Regional Jail. In 2014, Lindsay rejoined Carilion as the unit director on 12 West, then as clinical administrator and is presently the senior director of Inpatient Surgical Services/Inpatient Rehabilitation. Lindsay has a passion for nursing and stellar leadership experience at Carilion.
Fred Greear, CFA, has been promoted to vice president and chief investment officer.
Greear received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Denison University and a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from Vanderbilt University.
Joining Carilion in 2015, Greear previously served as Carilion's director of investments. Prior to joining Carilion, he worked for Huntington Ingalls and the Pension Boards – United Church of Christ, managing their pension plans. In addition, his experience includes roles in New York with Cohen & Steers Capital Management and Lord Abbett & Co.
Today, the Office of Investments includes a team of five experienced and talented investment staff who manage Carilion's operating and pension portfolios.
Lisa Sprinkel has been promoted to vice president of Home Health and Hospice.
Sprinkel began her nursing career as a diploma graduate from Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s School of Professional Nursing. She received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Mary Baldwin University, and her master’s degree in nursing administration from Jefferson College of Health Sciences.
She has held a variety of clinical and leadership positions in her tenure with Carilion and has led the Home Health and Hospice department for the last 17 years as senior director. In her new role as vice president of Home Health and Hospice, she will provide operational leadership across nine business locations that serve a 19-county footprint in Southwest Virginia.
Over the course of her career, she has quietly influenced health care in the Commonwealth by serving in many different forums to shape and influence the delivery of home medical services, including the Governor’s Task Force on Long Term Care. She also remains an active member and participant in several non-profit boards in the Roanoke Valley and surrounding communities.