Randolph Health appoints new Chief Operating Officer

ASHEBORO — Randolph Health is excited to announce the appointment of Daniel Bateman as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective Nov. 1, 2026.

Bateman brings an extensive background in healthcare leadership, finance, operations and strategic analytics to Randolph Health. 

Most recently, Bateman served as a Director at NAVVIS, where he led economic, financial and operational strategy for large-scale health systems, managed value-based care initiatives, and partnered closely with executive and clinical leadership to drive operational excellence.

Prior to his work at NAVVIS, Bateman held key financial and operational roles at Mercy and SSM Health.

Throughout his career, Bateman has demonstrated a deep commitment to continuous improvement, population health and collaborative leadership. 

His strong track record in optimizing health system performance, coupled with his hands-on experience working directly with care delivery teams and executive partners, makes him uniquely equipped to lead operations as Randolph Health continues to grow and serve the community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Daniel Bateman to Randolph Health, where his leadership and expertise will be vital to our strategic growth and our ongoing commitment to serving the community.,” said Kevin M. Spiegel, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of Randolph Health.

Bateman holds a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with a finance emphasis and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Saint Louis University, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University. 

Bateman is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt and an active member of both the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

For more information about Randolph Health, visit randolphhealth.org.