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
Methodist Midlothian Medical Center recently announced that Brooks Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CENP, has been named vice president nursing and chief nursing officer of the regional hospital. Williams, who brings numerous levels of progressive leadership demonstrated throughout an impressive career with Methodist Health System, joined the team in mid-May.
Most recently, Williams 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 knows the Methodist Health System culture and how our employees make it all happen on a daily basis. More importantly, she knows what it will take to continue building an exemplary nursing team and partnering with our medical staff to achieve optimum results,” states Jary Ganske, president, Methodist Midlothian. “She is highly dedicated to quality, safety, and advancement in nursing, and she is a welcome addition to our leadership team.”
“I am thrilled to join the Methodist Midlothian team,” says Williams. “The role of nursing is critical to providing excellence in patient care and significantly impacts the hospital’s operations. We have so many talented nurses at Methodist Midlothian who strive daily to deliver quality care to our community. I am eager to support them in my new role and respond to the growing healthcare demands in the region.”
Williams brings a wealth of nursing knowledge and experience that continue to help the hospital team further their mission of delivering compassionate, quality healthcare to Midlothian and beyond.