CRH announces new CFO, Executive VP

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:15 AM

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Columbus Regional Health (CRH) has named Chris Winters as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 21. He has been the Interim CFO since June 2025.

As Chief Financial Officer, Winters will lead, direct, and administer the financial systems for all entities: Columbus Regional Hospital, Columbus Regional Health Physicians, and Columbus Regional Health System Services.

He has been a senior healthcare executive for over 35 years, working in various organizations across the country, including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

“Chris brings a deep understanding of the current landscape of the healthcare industry and a valued appreciation of the vital role independent organizations like CRH bring to the patients, workforce, and communities they serve,” said CRH President/CEO Andy Guz.

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