SCHA CEO Thornton Kirby Named to Statewide 50 Most Influential List
The South Carolina Hospital Association is proud to celebrate our President & CEO, Thornton Kirby, for being named one of South Carolina’s Statewide 50 Most Influential People by Integrated Media Publishing.
This inaugural statewide list recognizes leaders whose work reaches far beyond their home regions—individuals who are shaping the Palmetto State’s growth, resilience, and future. Honorees come from across the public and private sectors, including government, health care, energy, finance, aeronautics, and nonprofit organizations.
Thornton’s selection reflects not only his long-standing commitment to strengthening South Carolina’s hospital community, but also his broader impact on the state’s health system. Under his leadership, SCHA has continued to advance initiatives that support hospital teams, improve patient outcomes, and promote healthier communities statewide.
We congratulate Thornton on this well‑deserved recognition and are grateful for his steady leadership on behalf of South Carolina’s hospitals and the patients and families they serve.