Personnel Update: Allison Ross joins Huntsville Hospital Health System as VP of Government Affairs
The Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Healthcare System) announced earlier this week on its social media pages that former Yellowhammer News owner Allison Ross has joined its senior management team. In a LinkedIn post the HH Health System said, “We are excited to welcome Allison Ross to HH Health System’s senior leadership team!” They described her and the position as follows: “Our very first senior vice president of government affairs, Allison is known throughout the state for her business savvy. She is the former owner of Yellowhammer Multimedia, which includes Yellowhammer News, YHN News radio network, the lifestyle content site SoulGrown, and 256 Today, serving local news to North Alabama.” Last August, Ross sold Yellowhammer News and its affiliates to Paul Shashy and Thomas Harris. According to the LinkedIn post, Ross’s background includes serving “as vice president of the Morgan County Economic Development Association and worked for the international site selection and consulting firm Hickey and Associates.” According to her LinkedIn page, Ross has been with the HH Healthcare System since July. She worked at Yellowhammer News for just over eight years, owning it for six years. She was also the President and CEO of Alabama Tax Credit Exchange from 2016-2018. Ross replied to the announcement of her hiring, saying, “The impact this organization has across north Alabama and southern Tennessee is remarkable. I’m proud to join the team and look forward to joining the mission of improving the health of the communities we serve.” Last month, the Huntsville Hospital Health System announced that it was included in Forbes magazine’s “2024 America’s Best-In-State Employers rankings.” This was the system’s second year on the list. “HH Health is honored to receive the Forbes Best in State Employer recognition for another year,” said Jeff Samz, CEO of Huntsville Hospital Health System. “We value our employees and strive to provide opportunity and advancement for our staff. They are the heart of our organization and the reason for our accolades and achievements.”
