Howard J. Terrell is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 20 years of experience in operations management, purchase services, and healthcare administration. He has held progressive leadership roles in both urban and community-based health systems, where he has successfully led initiatives focused on operational efficiency, vendor strategy, operational excellence, and quality improvement.

Howard’s approach integrates data-driven decision-making, frontline team engagement, and a commitment to high-reliability operations. He is known for building collaborative relationships across clinical and non-clinical departments, delivering measurable improvements in service quality, cost containment, and system-wide standardization. Howard has played key roles in launching facility-wide service contracts, driving facility readiness, and enhancing internal stakeholder communications.

A trusted partner to both executive leaders and frontline staff, Howard is enthusiastic about mentoring emerging talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. He holds a degree from Samford University, and his work reflects a deep commitment to advancing Purchase Service delivery in ways that support both financial outcomes and operational excellence.