Tim Moran was named Valley Hospital's new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 26, the hospital announced in a press release. 

Moran, who had served as interim CEO at Valley since early July, brings more than 35 years in health care management. He spent most of his career in California, but has also worked for hospitals in Oregon, South Carolina and Saudi Arabia.  

"We're thrilled to have such an experienced, dynamic professional to lead this next phase of growth at our hospital," said Frank Tombari, chairman of the Valley Hospital board of trustees. "Tim is a hands-on leader, who believes in collaboration and financial and operational discipline.  His focus on patient care, high performance teams and physician integration will help advance Valley Hospital and the entire Rockwood Health System."

Moran said he is looking forward to "quickly becoming familiar with the community, and working with the leaders, employees and Medical Staff to accelerate the growth, quality and services Valley offers to meet the community's needs."

Moran replaces Dennis Barts, who left earlier this summer to take a similar position in Colorado.