Larry Wallace is a proven health care leader and advocate with over 30 years’ experience in developing and leading integrated health care operations. Since joining Central Health, Larry has provided critical oversight of key operational functions in departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Health Information Technology, Eligibility Services, and Facilities.

Prior to joining Central Health and the CCC, Larry served as an executive at John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS) in Fort Worth, Texas, where he completed their administrative residency program and held several positions during his 19-year tenure. While serving as Vice President for Community Health, Larry led the effort to establish a network of 18 community-based health centers, and coordinated multiple service lines to include primary and specialty care, pharmacy, and dental care. Other positions held during his JPS tenure include Director of Business Services, Chief Administrative Director, and Family Practice Residency Program Operations Director. Prior to JPS, Larry also worked at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, as well as Parkland Hospital.

Larry holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University and an MBA from Amberton University in Dallas. While serving in the United States Army, Larry attended the U.S. Academy of Health Sciences and received certifications as an Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.  Larry is also a member of the Medical Group Management Association and the American College of Health Care Executives.