Andrew Gnann has been named President of St. Vincent’s East (SVE), part of the Ascension Birmingham Ministry Market. For the last nine years Andrew has served as SVE Vice President of Operations, and he is currently the interim President.
Among Andrew’s many accomplishments are his leadership of an addition of an 80-bed inpatient behavioral health unit, a renovation strategy for the hospital, patient experience work and quality initiatives.
Andrew joined Medical Center East (now St. Vincent’s East) in 2004 as an Administrative Resident/Fellow, then served as Administrative Director of Operations.
“His service reflects a strong dedication to the Mission and to continually finding ways to better serve physicians, associates and the community,” said Neeysa Biddle, Senior Vice President, Ascension Health/Birmingham Ministry Market Executive.
A Birmingham native, Andrew earned his Master of Science in Health Administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. In 2012, Andrew participated in the Ascension Executive Ministry Leadership Formation program.
Active in professional and community organizations, Andrew served as president of the Alabama Healthcare Executives FORUM and in other leadership roles. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and serves as the treasurer of the Irondale Chamber of Commerce Board. He also serves as the Vice President of the Shades Valley Lutheran Church Council.
