Parkridge Health System has named Agnes Richmond, MHS, as director of marketing. Mrs. Richmond, a health care marketer with over 30 years of professional experience, will be developing and implementing the overall Parkridge marketing strategy, directly engaging and managing the marketing team, and translating the company’s mission and services as a leading healthcare provider to patients and medical professionals.
Prior to her new role at Parkridge, Mrs.
Richmond was a healthcare marketing strategist for True North Custom. Additionally, during her career she has served as chief marketing officer for Hutcheson Medical Center, director of marketing for the Tanner Health System in Georgia, director of development for Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga., and director of marketing for Hamilton Health Care System in Dalton, Ga.
“Agnes’ extensive experience and skills will enable her to bring a strategic vision and focus to Parkridge Health System as we share our message of care,” Darrell Moore, President and CEO, said. “She is results-oriented and highly collaborative, which makes her a strong cultural fit in our organization.”
Mrs. Richmond earned a Master of Health Sciences (MHS) degree from Georgia Southern University and her bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of South Carolina.
Mrs. Richmond has served in a leadership capacity on numerous boards and professional organizations to include the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Northwest Georgia and the Georgia Hospital Association.
Mrs. Richmond and her husband John Richmond, MD, a nephrologist in Dalton, Ga., where they reside, have three sons and a daughter. In her personal time, she enjoys travel, music, cooking and spending time with her family.