Current role
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Leadership
Nancy Cooke, CPA
Chief Executive Officer
With more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience, Nancy Cooke is committed to strengthening rural healthcare through thoughtful leadership, financial stewardship, and a vision centered on exceptional patient care.
Martin County Hospital District
Chief Executive Officer
Executive profile
Leadership Grounded in Service, Integrity, & Long-Term Vision
Nancy Cooke serves as Chief Executive Officer of Martin County Hospital District, bringing more than three decades of healthcare leadership experience to the organization. Her work centers on strategic growth, strong financial stewardship, employee support, and ensuring MCHD continues to provide safe, compassionate, patient-centered care.
Doing the right thing should guide every decision, whether the issue is ethical, legal, financial, or simply what is best for the people we serve.
Healthcare leadership
36+ years
Education
BBA in Accounting
Hardin-Simmons University
Professional credential
Certified Public Accountant
Leadership and impact
Building a Stronger Organization for the Future
Nancy’s leadership priorities reflect the responsibility MCHD has to its patients, employees, and community. Her focus remains on thoughtful growth, strong operations, and preserving the culture that allows people to do their best work.
01
Strategic Growth
Advancing new service lines, strengthening surgical services, and completing a long-term master plan that will guide the district’s physical growth and future capabilities.
02
People and Culture
Supporting employees, listening to the people closest to the work, and maintaining the collaborative culture built through years of commitment across MCHD.
03
Responsible Stewardship
Balancing ethical, operational, legal, and financial responsibility while ensuring teams have the resources needed to provide high-quality patient care.
Community commitment
A Responsibility Built on Trust
Every patient deserves to feel safe, respected, welcomed, and confident in the care they receive.
Lasting impact
Expanding Access to Care
Completing Building 2 and the new EMS ambulance facility expanded access to family medicine, Express Care, Therapy Services, and emergency services while preparing MCHD for future growth.
Outside of work
Family, Reading, and Quiet Time
Outside of MCHD, Nancy enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren, reading, and taking time to recharge.
MCHD Leadership
Leadership That Keeps MCHD Moving Forward
The Martin County Hospital District leadership team works together to strengthen patient care, support employees, and prepare the organization to meet the future healthcare needs of the communities we serve.