Jackson Healthcare Names Jonathan Ward VP of Corporate Development

ATLANTA, Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackson Healthcare announced the appointment of Jonathan Ward as Vice President of Corporate Development. In this new role, Ward will spearhead the company's mergers and acquisitions as well as its corporate development efforts.

Prior to Jackson Healthcare, Ward served more than 20 years with Florida-based Cross Country Healthcare. During his tenure with Cross Country, he held multiple roles, including President, Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President of Corporate Development.

"Jonathan will be a valuable resource for our operating companies," said R. Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare. "We are positioned to grow in both size and scope and Jonathan brings us the industry knowledge and relationships to get us there."

Ward earned his MBA from Rutgers University. He also received his BA from Drew University.

Jackson Healthcare is one of the nation's largest healthcare staffing companies. Through its operating companies, it serves more than five million patients in over 1,300 healthcare facilities each year.

Jackson's staffing companies specialize in locum tenens, permanent physician placement, executive search, advance practice, nurse, therapy and health IT. Other areas of specialization include anesthesia and perioperative management, as well as hospital operations consulting and software.

About Jackson Healthcare 

Atlanta-based healthcare staffing company, Jackson Healthcare, has earned national media coverage by providing innovative solutions to healthcare problems, in addition to championing local, national and international charitable work. Atlanta Business Chronicle named Jackson Healthcare the "Best Place to Work" in 2014. Visit JacksonHealthcare.com to learn more.

SOURCE Jackson Healthcare