Christ Community Health Services Augusta, Inc. (CCH), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, faith-based Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), is pleased to announce Willie “Will” J. Jackson, III as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 14, 2025.

With over 16 years of healthcare leadership and FQHC experience, Jackson comes from Memphis, Tennessee, where he currently serves as Interim Chief of Staff and Chief Information Officer at Christ Community Health Services Memphis.

“We are pleased to welcome Will Jackson to CCH as our new CEO,” said Kevin Glass, Board Chair. “Will’s unique blend of healthcare leadership and ministerial commitment is exactly what we need to further our mission.”

“I’m thrilled to join the CCH Augusta team because I wholeheartedly believe in the mission to love God and love people,” said Jackson. “I live by the motto that healthcare is a mission field where we can serve both the natural and spiritual needs of others.”

Will’s appointment resulted from a successful executive search partnership with KEES, led by KEES President and CEO, Heather Eddy and Project Manager, Megan Taylor.

“From our first interaction with Will, his faith-inspired leadership stood out. He is committed to CCH’s mission to address the socioeconomic challenges that contribute to poverty and health outcomes in greater Augusta,” said Eddy.

Jackson holds a Master of Health Administration and a Bachelor of Health Sciences, both from the University of Florida. Additionally, he earned a Practice Workflow and Information Management Design Specialist certification from Delgado Community College and received a Leadership Executive Training certification through the John Maxwell Institute’s Potential 2 Results Program.

CCH’s Board of Directors retained KEES, and a comprehensive, national search was launched, attracting many diverse candidates both regionally and nationally. Candidates from 40+ states applied, and the Search Committee ultimately selected Jackson from an outstanding group of top finalists. Guiding the search were Search Committee Chair, Dr. Johnie Tillman; Board Chair, Kevin Glass; and Executive Committee members Cary West, Carolyn Williams, and Dr. Alicia Elam. The Board expresses gratitude and deep appreciation for the commitment and work of Interim CEO, Lance Luttrell, who has served since spring 2024.

“I am sincerely grateful for the work of the Board and KEES in helping to bring Will Jackson to Augusta to join and lead the ministry and mission of Christ Community Health,” said Dr. Robert Campbell, CCH Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer. “His personal and professional experiences along with his passion for the mission are a great fit for advancing our ministry and healthcare operations.”