JACKSONVILLE, FL (September 25, 2026) - HCA Florida Memorial Hospital announced today that James Perez has been named Vice President of Human Resources, effective September 28, 2026. Perez joins the hospital from HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, where he has served as Vice President of Human Resources for the past three years and has been an instrumental member of the hospital’s leadership team.
During his tenure at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, Perez distinguished himself as a trusted partner to leaders, a strong advocate for colleagues and a driving force in strengthening organizational culture. Under his leadership, the hospital achieved meaningful improvements in colleague retention and engagement, including decreased turnover and increased employee engagement.
“We are excited to welcome James to HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and our leadership team,” said Reed Hammond, CEO of HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. “James brings a strong track record of building high-performing teams, strengthening culture and partnering with leaders to deliver results. Just as importantly, he leads with a genuine commitment to people. I’m confident he will be an important partner as we continue to invest in our colleagues and build an environment where people can grow, succeed and do their best work.”
Perez is known for bringing energy and personal commitment to creating a positive workplace culture. He believes that a strong culture is built not only through programs and measurable results, but also through meaningful connections with colleagues and the communities they serve.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and look forward to becoming part of this incredible team,” said Perez. “I believe our colleagues are the foundation of everything we accomplish for our patients and community. I’m excited to listen, learn and work alongside our teams to continue building a culture where colleagues feel supported, connected, and proud of the work they do every day.”
As Vice President of Human Resources, Perez will oversee human resources strategy and operations for Memorial Hospital, partnering with hospital leaders to support colleague engagement, talent development, recruitment and retention, and a strong workplace culture.
About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital – HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is part of Florida’s largest healthcare system, HCA Florida Healthcare. Its 11,200 physicians and 80,000 colleagues collaboratively care for nearly 12.8 million patient encounters annually from more than 650 connected care sites. HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville is a full service, acute care, Level II Trauma hospital with 454 inpatient beds, six current freestanding emergency rooms in three counties and a dedicated Women’s Center. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Comprehensive Resuscitation Center of Excellence, and is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country for heart, lung and surgical care. It is one of only 400 ECMO centers in the country and operates as a Gold Level Center of Excellence by ELSO, and was named America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery Hospitals 2026 by Healthgrades five years in a row. For more information, visit: HCAFloridahealthcare.com.
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