Leadership
Jary Ganske, President
Jary Ganske serves Methodist Health System as president for Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. A healthcare leader with more than 30 years of senior management experience, he has demonstrated expertise in the areas of financial management, operations, leadership, physician relations, productivity, capital and growth planning, and operating budget.
A native of Waco, Texas, he is a proud graduate of Baylor University and a Certified Public Accountant. Jary served as Methodist Mansfield’s Finance Officer and Compliance Officer, filling a number of operational roles during the rapid expansion of the facility. He also served as interim president at Methodist Mansfield. Being deeply involved in the multi-year planning process for Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, he is proud to have the opportunity to lead the team as it expands healthcare services into Ellis County.
Prior to joining Methodist Health System in 2012, Jary served as Vice President of Texas Health Physicians Group, part of Texas Health Resources, and was also the President/CEO of the WRS Group of Companies for 15 years, a recognized international leader in medical products. His professional experience leading multiple healthcare entities includes positions as Senior Vice President, Vice President of Marketing and Development, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and President, as well as Chief Executive Officer.
Jary has been married for 42 years to his wife, Shirley, and has three children and four grandchildren. They reside in Midlothian and have been active in the community.
Brooks Williams, Chief Nursing Officer & Vice President of Nursing
Brooks Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CENP, serves as the vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer of Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. Williams brings a wealth of nursing knowledge to the job and experience that allows the hospital team the opportunity to further their mission of delivering compassionate, quality healthcare to Midlothian and beyond.
Williams has a strong clinical background and has practiced progressive leadership at various levels throughout an impressive career within Methodist Health System. Most recently, she served as director of nursing for emergency and trauma services at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center and has been an integral part of Methodist Health System since 2011. Her leadership has been marked by several successful initiatives, including the opening of the neuro trauma intensive care unit and the establishment of the thrombectomy program at Methodist Mansfield. Throughout Williams’ career, she has engaged, inspired, and advanced nursing teams to achieve excellent outcomes in clinical operations while improving professional nursing practice.
The lifelong learner received her Master of Science in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is set to graduate with her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2026. She has been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award, DFW Hospital Council Fire Starter Award, and DFW Great 100 Nurses.
Brooks has been married for 21 years to her husband, David, and has two kids. They reside in Cedar Hill and are active in the region.
Emily Dykes, Vice President of Operations
Emily Dykes, MHA, serves Methodist Health System as the vice president of operations for Methodist Midlothian Medical Center. She has a strong administrative background and experience with developing services lines, supporting key operational functions, and streamlining processes to improve patient experience metrics.
Before she joined the Midlothian team, Dykes served as the assistant vice president of operations at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and has been an integral part of Methodist Health System for over seven years. Her time at Methodist Dallas was marked by several successful initiatives, including serving as the Patient Experience Champion, improving employee engagement ratings, and achieving the first ever TJC/AHA Heart Attack Center Certification for Methodist Dallas. Dykes also oversaw several capital projects including the cardiac catheterization lab renovation in 2022 and L&D transformation in 2023.
Dykes holds a master's degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University and a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University. Outside of work, she is very active within her community and has been heavily involved with the Junior League of Fort Worth since 2020, serving as the merchant chair for the Christmas in Cowtown event. She is happily married to her husband, Kyle, and is the proud mother of two boys. They reside in Fort Worth.