# Mark Tarr

> Mark J. Tarr is president and chief executive officer of Encompass Health, based in Birmingham, Alabama. He joined the company in 1993, advanced through local, regional and enterprise operations, and became CEO in December 2016. His public record centers on operational expansion, internal leadership development and Birmingham civic involvement. Away from work, he enjoys fishing, bird hunting and time outdoors with his wife and their two English setters.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Encompass Health
- **Organizations:** Encompass Health, Birmingham Business Alliance, Rotary Club of Birmingham
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree, Ball State University, Master of Business Administration, Goizueta Business School, Emory University
- **Known for:** Named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Power 60 list in March 2026 for a fifth consecutive year., Advanced from local management to enterprise leadership within Encompass Health., Serves on the Birmingham Business Alliance executive committee in its 2026 governance listing.

## Career timeline

- **1993** — Joined the company now called Encompass Health; recalls his first CEO assignment at its Vero Beach, Florida, location.
- **1990s** — Moved to Vanderbilt Stallworth in Nashville, then took on additional Nashville operations and later Southwest regional responsibilities.
- **2004** — Became president of the inpatient division in September.
- **2007** — Became executive vice president of operations.
- **2011** — Became executive vice president and chief operating officer.
- **2016** — Became president and CEO on December 29.
- **2018** — Led the company when it adopted the Encompass Health corporate name.
- **2022** — Continued as CEO as Encompass Health completed the separation of Enhabit on July 1.
- **2025** — Announced Patrick Tuer’s promotion to the newly established COO position in April.

## Achievements

- Named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Power 60 list in March 2026 for a fifth consecutive year.
- Advanced from local management to enterprise leadership within Encompass Health.
- Serves on the Birmingham Business Alliance executive committee in its 2026 governance listing.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — As CEO, reported second-quarter net operating revenue of $1,597.4 million, up 9.6% year over year, and described three first-half openings with five more expected before year end.
- **2026-03** — Named to the Birmingham Business Journal’s Power 60 list for a fifth consecutive year.

## Links

- Website: https://www.encompasshealth.com/about/company-leadership/mark-j-tarr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-tarr-78937045

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Last updated: 2026-10-21