Zach Hodges brings over 23 years of experience in healthcare IT, including the past eight years serving as Chief Information Officer. Throughout his career, he has remained focused on building systems, teams, and strategies that quietly power care delivery—particularly in rural and community-based settings.

He blends innovation with a strong foundation in security, compliance, and operational stability, ensuring that long-term vision is consistently tied to practical execution. His work spans the modernization of infrastructure, enhancement of cybersecurity, and alignment of IT investments with both clinical and financial priorities—each initiative aimed at removing friction and delivering measurable impact.

Zach is widely recognized for cultivating service-first teams, leading with clarity, and effectively bridging the gap between technical operations and clinical environments. His leadership is grounded in lean principles and strong governance, guided by the belief that the value of an IT organization is not measured by the systems it runs, but by the care it enables.

His current priorities include expanding data infrastructure, elevating cybersecurity maturity, and designing a future-ready IT ecosystem that supports population health and value-based care. He remains actively engaged in statewide health IT initiatives, peer collaborations, and advisory roles, contributing to the development of shared solutions for the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers.

Zach holds a core belief that technology is only as strong as the people behind it. He places a strong emphasis on building trust, fostering professional growth, and cultivating a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement.

At the heart of his work is a guiding principle: healthcare IT should serve as a quiet force multiplier—removing barriers, empowering people, and creating the conditions for meaningful care to thrive.