President/CEO

Michael is a mission-driven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading organizations through growth, transition and sustainable impact. He currently serves as CEO of Christ Community Health Services, a faith-based healthcare organization that has cared for Memphis and its surrounding communities for more than three decades. Michael brings a servant-leadership approach grounded in his faith in Jesus Christ, his love for his hometown and his deep respect for the professionals who deliver care every day. He believes strong organizations are built on trust, clear operational design and empowered teams. Prior to CCHS, Michael founded and scaled masterIT into a national managed services provider (MSP) before leading a successful private equity-backed exit. He also led Econocom USA through significant portfolio growth. He is known for strengthening culture, aligning leadership and building resilient organizations positioned to serve for generations.

Chief Operating Officer

Shannon is a healthcare executive and veteran of the United States Air Force whose career reflects a steadfast commitment to operational excellence, strategic growth, and service to both country and community. As Chief Operating Officer of Christ Community Health Services since February 2024, Shannon is responsible for overseeing organizational strategy, clinical operations, and performance initiatives aimed at advancing quality care across the organization. Before assuming her current role, Shannon served as Executive Vice President of Medical Operations from May 2023 to February 2024, following a tenure as Regional Vice President of Madison County starting in December 2019. Shannon has a distinguished blend of healthcare expertise and military discipline, enhancing her strategic foresight, operational integrity, and capacity to lead complex teams through periods of growth and transformation. Shannon holds a Master of Science in Health Administration from Trident University International and completed 13 years of active duty service in the U.S. Air Force, including two combat tours in Afghanistan. Since January 2020, she has continued to serve honorably in the Tennessee Air National Guard.

Chief Financial Officer

With more than 15 years’ experience in Healthcare, Jessica comes to Community Link Consulting with an extensive background in health care. She received her Master of Health Administration degree from Walden University after completing a double major in Accounting and Human Resource Management from Briar Cliff University. Jessica was the Chief Financial Officer for Siouxland Community Health Center, where she conducted and administered fiscal operations. She went on to become the Director of Finance for Hawarden Regional Healthcare where she directed the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, and increase efficiency. From there, Jessica went on to Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center as the Director of Finance. There, she provided leadership and direction in the annual independent audit and the analysis of financial information. Jessica has vast experience in formulating financial targets, preparing budgets, strategic planning, revenue cycle management as well as developing and implementing accounting systems and policies.

Chief Clinical Officer

Dr. Reginique Green serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of clinical operations at Christ Community Health Services, Inc. She is a board-certified family medicine physician of 25 years, and her calling and purpose is to love, encourage and provide health care to underserved and under resourced patients and their communities. She attended Xavier University of LA for her Undergraduate studies and obtained her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine. She specialized and completed her residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Southern California. In the past, Dr. Green has served as chief resident at USC and is the recipient of numerous national and local awards. She has conducted clinical research for Hypertension and served as a National platform speaker. She served as the Medical Director of Greene Sports Medicine of Xenia, Ohio and has chaired and continues to serve on various boards.

Chief Information Officer

Jeff, a Memphis native, is a results-driven executive with over 20 years of experience in leading IT teams, implementing clinical technology solutions, and creating strategic technology roadmaps for healthcare organizations across the nation. Before joining Christ Community, Jeff was a part of the Interim Executive Leadership Solutions team at AMN Healthcare/B.E. Smith. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from LeMoyne-Owen College and a Master’s degree in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University. His dedication to continuous learning is demonstrated by his numerous professional certifications, including Certified Healthcare Technology Professional (CHTP), HIPAA Security Professional (CHSP), and Certified Healthcare Cybersecurity Officer (CHCSP). Jeff is actively involved in several professional organizations, such as the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS), and the National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE). In 2000, the Memphis Business Journal recognized him as a Top 40 Under 40 honoree. In his free time, Jeff enjoys barbecuing with family and friends, traveling to the Caribbean, going on cruises, and playing tennis.

Chair of Dentistry

I am a graduate of the University of Memphis and UTHSC College of Dentistry Class of 2006. I have been employed at CCHS for 15 years and have been the Dental Director for almost 5 years. It has been a blessing working with great people while also being an advocate to and for our communities. My spare time is dedicated between family and exercising. I love college sports and enjoy watching college football the most!

Chair of Pharmacy

Dr. Kristina Murphy hails from Huber Heights, Ohio, a suburb of Dayton. She obtained her undergraduate degree from The College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio, and pursued her Pharmacy degree at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Murphy currently resides in Jackson, Tennessee, with her husband, Tim, and their two children, TJ (6) and Micah (4). During her spare time, Dr. Murphy enjoys crocheting, engaging in board games with her family, and cooking. An interesting tidbit about her is that she has participated on several mission trips in East Africa in the past and embarked on safari adventures at the Maasai Mara in Kenya and Tanzania an impressive four times.

Chair of Behavioral Health

Tara Samples, Ph.D., LCP-HSP is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Health Service Provider (TN) and Nationally Certified Health Service Psychologist. Dr. Samples is the Clinical Psychologist at our Raleigh Clinic, a Behavioral Health Team Lead and the Director of the Behavioral Health Training program at CCHS which includes the doctoral psychology residency, postdoctoral fellowship and masters and doctoral practicum students in psychology, counseling and social work. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a M.S. in Professional Counseling from Georgia State University and a B.S. in Human Services from Point University (formerly Atlanta Christian College). She completed an APA Internship at the Charles George Veteran’s Administration Hospital with rotations in Primary Care/Health Psychology, PTSD and Substance Abuse. She completed her Postdoctoral work through the Counseling Center at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has provided behavioral health care for over 20 years, first as a Licensed Professional Counselor and later as Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Prior to joining CCHS she worked as an Assistant Professor of Counseling and Psychology at Lincoln Christian University. Dr. Samples has worked in inpatient and outpatient, private practice and public health settings in Ga, NC, IL and TN. Her clinical interests are in the areas of social justice in healthcare, trauma informed care, health psychology, resilience in the face of trauma and abuse, and the integration of mental health and spirituality. When she is not in the clinic you may find her spending time with her family, supporting the local music and arts community, or gardening.