The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced Mark E. Morgan as the new director of the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System. Morgan will oversee delivery of healthcare to more than 47,000 veterans and an operating budget of $250 million, reports the Tahlequah Daily Press.

“We are excited to bring Mr. Morgan on board as the new director of the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System,” said Ralph T. Gigliotti, Veterans Integrated Service Network 19 director. “His sound leadership qualities and proven experience will be valuable assets for the facility, the employees and volunteers, and most importantly, for the veterans we are honored to serve. We anticipate he will arrive at the medical center within the next 45 to 60 days to begin his appointment.”

Morgan has more than 28 years of experience in healthcare administration, strategic planning, operations, logistics, human resources, compliance, safety, security and emergency management.

Morgan joined the VA 17 years ago and has held leadership positions at a number of VA facilities in the U.S. Most recently, he was the compliance and business integrity officer for South Central VA Health Care Network.

He served in many different leadership positions within the VA including acting director of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System, acting associate director of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery VAMC and the acting director of the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.