Fort Payne, AL (Feb. 21, 22)–Darrell Nolon Blaylock has been named CEO of DeKalb Regional Medical Center effective Feb. 21. Bob Moore, interim CEO has worked with Blaylock to ensure a smooth transition. 

Blaylock brings more than 30 years of experience with community hospitals throughout the country, including Tennessee, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi. He most recently served as CEO of Lincoln Health System in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Before that, Blaylock served as CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN where he was an avid community leader and served as the president of the Rotary Club of Martin, the Weakly County Economic Development Board, the Clinical Leadership Council, and the Martin Business Association.

Blaylock has a proven track record of increasing access to care while improving satisfaction among patients, employees, and physicians. In his most recent role, he implemented telecardiology to provide access to a large healthcare system and recruited key specialists to meet community needs.

“We are thrilled to have found in Darrell, a seasoned leader who is the perfect fit for the Fort Payne community and our hospital,” said Dr. Steven Isbell, Board Chair of DeKalb Regional Medical Center.

“It’s an honor to join a team who is talented, caring, and shares my same passion for increasing access to care for the community,” said Darrell Blaylock. “Fort Payne is a special place. I am excited to work with the staff, physicians and get to know each other.”

Blaylock and his wife have four children and five grandchildren. He earned his Master of Health Science from Mississippi College and his Master of Public Administration from The University of Mississippi.