Earl Denning
President, Oklahoma Division
Mr. Denning joined Ardent in 2006 to oversee Hillcrest HealthCare System, one of Oklahoma’s largest and most respected health care organizations, which includes five acute care hospitals, one physician group and a specialty hospital.
During his more than 30 years of health care experience, Mr. Denning has held senior leadership positions at hospitals or health systems from California to Florida, with much of that experience occurring in Texas and Central Louisiana. Prior to joining Ardent, he was chief executive officer of 224-bed Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, Fla. He holds both graduate and undergraduate degrees in business from Northeast Louisiana University.