# Kevin Samrow

> Kevin Samrow is the CEO of Merit Health Natchez, appointed effective July 31, 2023, after leading AllianceHealth Durant and Madill in Oklahoma. An Army veteran with degrees from the University of New Orleans and New England College, he also participates in Natchez civic life through the local chamber and community fundraising efforts.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Merit Health Natchez
- **Organizations:** Merit Health Natchez, Community Health Systems, AllianceHealth Durant (former), AllianceHealth Madill (former), Merit Health River Region (former), U.S. Army (former), Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce, Durant Area Chamber of Commerce (former board role), American College of Healthcare Executives
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, University of New Orleans, Master of Business Administration, concentration in Healthcare Management, New England College
- **Known for:** Appointed CEO of Merit Health Natchez effective July 31, 2023., Previously led both AllianceHealth Durant and AllianceHealth Madill., Listed on the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

## Career timeline

- **Undated early career** — Began his career in the U.S. Army.
- **2009** — Completed a bachelor’s degree at the University of New Orleans.
- **2011-2012** — Attended New England College for his MBA.
- **2014** — Became a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, according to its Mississippi chapter.
- **Before 2019** — Served as chief operating officer of Merit Health River Region in Vicksburg.
- **2019** — Became CEO of AllianceHealth Durant and Madill; his family moved to Bryan County, Oklahoma.
- **2023** — Named CEO of Merit Health Natchez, effective July 31.
- **2024** — Purchased 120 pounds of peanut butter for the Jars of Love drive; participated in a $2,000 presentation to the Natchez Cemetery Association.

## Achievements

- Appointed CEO of Merit Health Natchez effective July 31, 2023.
- Previously led both AllianceHealth Durant and AllianceHealth Madill.
- Listed on the Natchez Adams County Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
- Personally purchased 120 pounds of peanut butter for a community collection drive.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Merit Health Natchez reported more than 3,039 jars collected in its fourth annual Jars of Love drive; Samrow also shared the campaign’s success on LinkedIn.
- **2025-12** — Addressed Natchez city officials about the organization’s future, with local coverage reporting an emphasis on expansion.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-samrow-11a36862

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Last updated: 2026-10-21