Troy B. Chisolm is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in behavioral health and hospital administration. A  Life Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (LFACHE), he is widely respected for his ability to lead complex organizations through growth, transformation, and operational excellence. 

Previously serving as Chief Operating Officer at Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital, Troy had responsibility for operational strategy, quality improvement, patient safety, workforce development, and capacity management for one of the Southeast's leading academic medical centers. He has implemented innovative systems to optimize patient flow, enhance satisfaction, and streamline resource utilization.  

Prior to his role at Vanderbilt, Troy was the founding Chief Executive Officer of Pinewood Springs, a joint venture behavioral health facility under HCA Healthcare. He successfully led its construction, licensing, and accreditation—launching it amid the COVID-19 pandemic. His leadership established a patient-first culture, drove clinical excellence, and ensured strong community partnerships across an eight-county region. 

Troy has also held key executive roles at major health systems including Prisma Health, Cone Health, CHRISTUS Spohn, and Trinity Health. His leadership has consistently yielded financial turnaround, improved patient experience, expanded service lines, and enhanced staff engagement. Notably, he has overseen multimillion-dollar expansions, reorganized underperforming departments, and championed initiatives in academic psychiatry and residency education. 

Troy is a Certified NLP Coach via Coach Academy International, and has helped healthcare executives to unlock their leadership potential to achieve remarkable results.  His commitment to community and professional service is evident through decades of board leadership, including with the American Hospital Association, Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and Habitat for Humanity. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for ACHE of Middle Tennessee and TN Voices. 

Troy holds a Master of Healthcare Administration from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Howard University. A mission-driven leader, he remains dedicated to advancing equitable, compassionate, and high-performing mental health services.