Tides and Transitions

About the Book

The book is a diary of a physician/father over 25 years of family life and his practice of medicine.  The author kept a journal and although this journal reflects his mood and attitude at the time, it is a description about experiences, occurrences and important decisions.  These transitions and tides are chronicled whether it be family life, building a practice, or operating a health system.  The result is a journal that describes seemingly minor events that directed the author and his family in certain directions and as a result, this story.  "Tides and Transitions" describes those people, events, and the stories that helped develop, mature, and challenge the family and medical practice.  It is bits and pieces of the life of a young then middle aged physician and father.

About the Author

Born in Dallas, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Southwestern University and his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical School.  He practiced general internal medicine in San Angelo, Texas from 1978-1999.  In 1999, he became CEO of the Shannon Health System and continued to practice until 2006 on a limited basis.  In January 2007, he became the President/CEO of the Texas Hospital Association.  He has a wife of 39 years, Alice Ann, whom he refers to as Annie.  They have three grown children and four grandchildren.  He enjoys hunting, history, and sporting clay events.  Other hobbies include welding and woodcraft.