Leadership

Michael Stewart, President
Methodist Charlton Medical Center

Michael Stewart assumed his role as President of Methodist Charlton Medical Center on May 21, 2024. He brings 20 years of healthcare experience to this role.
Stewart comes to Methodist Charlton from Saline Health System in Benton, AR where he served as chief executive officer (CEO) since 2018. Before Saline, he served as CEO of Navarro Regional Hospital (NRH) in Corsicana, Texas. Ahead of stewarding NRH, Stewart served in multiple leadership roles at hospitals in Arkansas, California, and Florida.
Preceding his healthcare career, Stewart spent four years in the United States Air Force where he rose to the rank of Captain. He received his Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Jeremy Taylor, MHA, BSN, RN, TCRN, Chief Nursing Officer, Vice President of Nursing

Jeremy Taylor, MHA, BSN, RN, TCRN is Vice President of Nursing / Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Methodist Charlton Medical Center. He has been a registered nurse for over 20 years and brings a wealth of clinical experience and energy to the hospital.

Taylor comes to Methodist Charlton from Methodist Midlothian where he also served as CNO and was responsible for the opening of the 46-licensed-bed hospital in 2020. He previously served as Director of Emergency Services at Methodist Mansfield and led the department to numerous patient success goals. Before joining Methodist in 2016, Taylor was the Trauma Program Manager at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas. He also worked at Parkland Health & Hospital System, holding various roles within the trauma program.

Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. He has received several accolades, including the D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award, Ellis County Healthcare Hero award, and has been recognized as a Dallas/Fort Worth “Great 100” nurse.

​Nikia Bell, FACHE, MHA, Vice President of Operations

Nikia Bell, FACHE, MHA, joined Methodist Charlton Medical Center in August 2024 as Vice President of Operations/ Chief Operating Officer.
Bell brings to the role some 20 years of experience, having held senior leadership positions with Regional One Health in Memphis, Tennessee, HCA Healthcare in Arlington, and Community Health Systems in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
Bell holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Saint Augustine’s University and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Hunter Hawkins, CHFP, Vice President of Finance

Hunter Hawkins, CHFP, joined Methodist Charlton as vice president of finance in June 2022. Hawkins has been a part of Methodist Health System since 2018. He previously served as manager of financial analysis, managing the financial decision support and cost accounting functions for the health system, and supported the annual operating budget process.

Before joining Methodist, Hawkins held leadership roles at Scottish Rite Hospital for Children and Children’s Health System of Texas in financial analytics, cost accounting, financial reporting, labor productivity, and hospital operations.
Hawkins holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and a Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University-Commerce. He is also a certified healthcare financial professional through the Healthcare Finance Management Association.