Brian Hecker Joins Blackhawk Healthcare as Vice President of Information Systems
Austin, TX (March 12, 2008) - Blackhawk Healthcare, an owner and operator of Critical Access Hospitals, has hired Brian Hecker as Vice President of Information Systems. Brian is responsible for the creation and deployment of information technology initiatives to meet Blackhawk’s rapidly growing technology needs within their hospitals. Blackhawk has nearly 300 employees in hospitals located in 2 states. Brian will be based in Austin, Texas.
“I am delighted to join Blackhawk Healthcare as VP of Information Systems. Blackhawk’s strategic vision of acquiring multiple hospitals provides challenging opportunities for the innovative use of technology, especially in rural areas,” says Brian. “I look forward to helping Blackhawk achieve their goal to deliver the best quality care to rural communities”.
Most recently, Brian served as Regional Manager for Future Trends, a managed service provider that serviced clients in Los Angeles, Austin and New York. Prior to that he was a Senior Consultant at ITech where he managed the Austin, Texas office.
Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of rural healthcare facilities, specifically Critical Access Hospitals. Founded in 2003, Blackhawk currently owns and operates Critical Access Hospitals in Rockdale, Texas and Mangum, Oklahoma and is headquartered in Austin, TX.
About Blackhawk Healthcare LLC
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Blackhawk Healthcare is an owner and operator of Critical Access Hospitals. Blackhawk’s desire is to transform rural healthcare by working synergistically with each rural community to build confidence and pride through improved healthcare delivery. We are passionately dedicated to the uniqueness of rural healthcare and improving the community by bringing the resources required to meet the broader needs of each "hometown" we touch. Blackhawk is inspired to provide excellence in service and modern facilities that convey trust, confidence and healing.