Mark Howard

Mark Howard has a robust background in healthcare leadership, currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of The Hughes Center since January 2021. Prior to this role, Mark held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Fairmount Behavioral Health System from June 2018 to January 2021 and served as Administrative Director of Clinical Operations at HCA Healthcare, overseeing CJW Medical Center's Tucker Pavilion and Tucker Wellness and Recovery Center from July 2014 to January 2021. Mark's earlier experience includes a tenure as Director of Operations at Mary Washington Healthcare, where leadership encompassed diverse behavioral health services, and as a Mental Health Specialist in the emergency department. Additionally, Mark has experience as a Day Placement School Supervisor at Spotsylvania County Public Schools. Mark holds a Post Master's Certificate in Educational Leadership from the University of Mary Washington, a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Religion/Theater from Bluefield University.