Naples, FL – August 14, 2025 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Schell as Vice President of Growth Initiatives and Business Development, a key leadership role responsible for identifying, evaluating, and driving strategic growth opportunities that align with NCH’s long-term objectives.
As Vice President of Growth Initiatives and Business Development, Schell will focus on developing actionable plans that support market expansion, increase market share, enhance organizational performance, and drive sustainable revenue growth. She will work closely with NCH’s leadership team to advance initiatives that broaden patient access, strengthen clinical service lines, and improve patient outcomes.
Schell is a dynamic and results-driven healthcare executive with more than 26 years of progressive leadership experience in service line development, strategic planning, and operational excellence. She has a proven record of driving growth in diverse clinical specialties, expanding patient access to care, and delivering measurable improvements in both quality and financial performance.
Most recently, Schell served as Senior Director of Organizational Change Management for Community Health Systems (CHS) in Franklin, Tennessee, one of the nation’s leading operators of general acute care hospitals, with 68 hospitals across 14 states and approximately 12,000 licensed beds.
Prior to her time with CHS, Schell held a pivotal leadership role with Physicians Regional Healthcare System in Naples from 2008 to 2021 as Business Development Officer. There, she successfully planned and implemented market opportunities that resulted in the growth in total surgeries, total admissions, and net revenue.
Earlier in her career, Schell also worked with ProScan Imaging in Cincinnati, Ohio – an NCH partner for advanced diagnostic imaging services. As Diagnostic Imaging Center Administrator, she launched operations and marketing strategies for outpatient diagnostic imaging services across ProScan’s network of 27 freestanding imaging centers in 11 states.
Schell holds a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University and also completed executive coursework at the Northwestern University Kellogg Executive MBA Program. She is an active supporter of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, a volunteer with the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, a Naples Art Association volunteer, and a graduate of Leadership Collier.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer back to Naples and to the NCH leadership team,” said Dr. Jim Mahon, Senior Vice President, NCH. “Her deep experience in business development and proven success in driving growth, expanding patient access, and fostering operational excellence will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen and expand our services for the community.”
Schell’s extensive background and community connections uniquely position her to help lead NCH into its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Schell will begin her new role at NCH in late August.
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