In April, TriStar Centennial introduced James "JW" Newman as the medical center's new chief operating officer. Prior to his new post, Newman served as COO at HCA Medical City Fort Worth, a 348-bed tertiary facility in Texas. Other experience includes serving as associate COO at HCA Medical City Dallas Hospital and Medical City Children's Hospital.

Newman earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio. He is a 2018 graduate of the HCA Executive Development Program.