Huntsville Hospital CEO Jeff Samz has been in his position for a little more than a year-and-a half following the retirement of David Spillers.

He’s been with the medical system for 14 years, serving more than 12 as chief operating officer. Samz has spent most of his career in health care, having worked at hospitals in Asheville, North Carolina, at Duke University and Vanderbilt.

Samz is responsible for the strategic direction and operation of the health system, which spans a fourth of the state.

He recently participated in a question-and-answer session with the Lede.

How many hospitals and clinics are in the Huntsville Hospital system?