Methodist Selects Flynn as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

8/20/2013

Methodist Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Cheryl Flynn, SPHR, as senior vice president and chief human resources officer.  Flynn began her new role with Methodist August 12. “Cheryl brings a wealth of experience and talent to our team,” says Methodist President and CEO Stephen L. Mansfield, PhD, FACHE.  “She has an established career track record for innovation, accountability for results, effectively managing employees, and collaboration with stakeholders.  We are excited to have someone of Cheryl’s professional caliber joining our team.”

Before joining Methodist, Flynn served as chief human resources officer for NCH Corporation in Irving, a global company with 8,500 employees in 52 countries. Prior to NCH, she spent the majority of her career with LSG Sky Chefs in a variety of progressively more responsible roles, concluding with senior vice president of human resources for the Americas region during which she oversaw all human resources activities for more than 90 locations in North and South America.

As senior vice president, Flynn will oversee human resource functions for  Methodist Health System which includes employee engagement, employee relations, and establishing talent management strategies to support organizational growth.

“I am thrilled to join such a prestigious team,” Flynn says.  “What I found especially attractive about Methodist is the organization’s commitment to its vision and values and how those are put into practice on a daily basis.  Methodist is customer focused, compassionate about people, and excited about the future.  It is a great fit for me, professionally and personally.”

Flynn holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University, and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) through the Human Resource Certification Institute.

Note to editor: Photo of Cheryl Flynn available at: http://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/Leadership

About Methodist Health System

Guided by the founding principles of life, learning, and compassion, Methodist Health System (Methodist) provides quality, integrated care to improve and save the lives of individuals and families throughout North Texas.  Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Charlton Medical Center, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Richardson Medical Center, Methodist Midlothian Health Center, and Methodist Family Health Centers are part of the nonprofit Methodist Health System, which is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church. Additional information is available at www.methodisthealthsystem.org. To see why Methodist Health System is a brilliant choice for your career, join our talent community at Jobs.MethodistHealthSystem.org and connect with us through Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and our blog.

Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine.  The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System.  

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