AHA - American Hospital Association

09/18/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2026 15:25

California Hospital Association announces next president and CEO

The California Hospital Association announced Sept. 18 that Bryan Bucklew, president and CEO of Hospital Council - Northern & Central California (a regional affiliate of CHA), will be the organization's next president and CEO. Bucklew, as of Oct. 26, will succeed Carmela Coyle, who is retiring as CHA president and CEO after nearly a decade in the role. Bucklew serves as a current member of one of the AHA's Regional Policy Boards.

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