Leadership and Key Staff

Leadership at CHKD supports the efforts of its clinicians, providers, and staff to promote the best care possible to our patients and their families. Learn more about our leadership team at the links below.

Amy Sampson

President and Chief Executive Officer at CHKD

Amy Sampson serves as the President and CEO of CHKD Health System, guiding the organization with a focus on pediatric health and well-being. Since joining in 1990, she has led critical, long-term strategic initiatives, strengthening CHKD's position as a national leader in specialized children's care.

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Christopher Foley, MD

Senior VP and Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Dr. Christopher Foley serves as CHKD’s Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer, bringing more than 27 years of dedicated service to CHKD. In his role, Dr. Foley ensures the highest standards of patient care across all medical and surgical specialties throughout the health system.

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Kathy Abshire Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Jordy Rabinowitz Chief People Officer, Human Resources

John Becker Vice President, Mental Health Service Line and Clinical Practice Management

Kamil Cak Vice President, Experience of Care

Kimberly Day Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Tara Estabrooks Vice President, Strategic Planning and Business Development

Dr. Christopher Foley Senior Vice President and Chief Clinical Operations Officer

Dr. John Harrington Vice President, Quality/Safety and Clinical Integration

Jason Mueller Vice President, Facilities and Support Services

Dennis Lee Chief Digital Information Officer

Taylor Priest President of The King's Daughters

Kristi McGowin Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services

Dr. Robert Obermeyer Vice President, Chief of Surgery

Dr. Carl Petersen Chief of Mental Health Services

Amy Sampson President and Chief Executive Officer

Bryant Thomas Vice President of Advancement

Leadership and key staff from CHKD gather for a group photo at the Darden Award ceremony at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott on November 20, 2024.

Recognized for Decades of Leadership

On November 20, the CIVIC Leadership Institute presented the 2024 Corporate Darden Award to CHKD for its decades of leadership in improving the quality of life in Hampton Roads.