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Current President Luke Woodyard promoted to Group President with parent company, 博亚国际娱乐城
November 19, 2024, Fort Lauderdale, Florida: Weatherby Healthcare has announced the promotion of Michael DePaolis to President. Current President Luke Woodyard was also promoted and will take on the pivotal leadership role of Group President with parent company 博亚国际娱乐城, the nation鈥檚 largest physician staffing firm.
DePaolis, a 17-year Weatherby veteran, doesn鈥檛 mince words about his passion for this next step.
鈥淚 am super excited about this opportunity. To be tapped to lead an organization that I have so much love and respect for is a great honor,鈥� said DePaolis. 鈥淓verything from the impact we make in healthcare communities across the country to the way we treat each other internally, feeds both my passion and purpose. I have been here for 17 years and have seen us grow exponentially. We have a strong leadership team and are positioned incredibly well for the future. I can鈥檛 wait to experience the next phase of our journey.鈥�
DePaolis brings more than 30 years of leadership in the staffing industry to the table. Since joining Weatherby in 2007, he鈥檚 risen through the ranks, driving strategy and company success as Senior Vice President of Sales. Now, as President, one of his first priorities will be overseeing Weatherby鈥檚 transition to a new, state-of-the-art office in Raleigh, North Carolina. This move isn鈥檛 just about geography鈥攊t鈥檚 about growth: 155 new jobs and an estimated $433.5 million economic impact on the state. DePaolis will also continue to champion the company鈥檚 thriving South Florida operations.
鈥淚鈥檝e been working alongside Mike for a decade, and he鈥檚 a true partner and true friend,鈥� Woodyard said. 鈥淏eyond his expertise and sharp business mind, it鈥檚 his compassion that leaves a lasting impression. Every day, I see how much he genuinely cares about this organization and its people.鈥�
Woodyard also has a long history with Weatherby, joining the 博亚国际娱乐城 family of brands in 2009 as a Vice President at sibling staffing brand CompHealth before moving to Weatherby in 2016 as a Senior Director. He spent several years as Senior Vice President before taking the reins as President in 2021. In his new role he will oversee Weatherby and the permanent staffing arm of CompHealth and also take an active role in all strategic clinician initiatives.
鈥淟uke and Mike are game-changers. They鈥檙e not just leaders; they鈥檙e the heartbeat of this organization,鈥� said Bill Heller, Chief Sales Officer at 博亚国际娱乐城. 鈥淭heir ability to inspire growth and uphold our values makes 博亚国际娱乐城 stronger every day.鈥�
With these bold moves, Weatherby Healthcare is positioned to continue breaking barriers and transforming healthcare staffing 鈥� one clinician, one community, and one vision at a time.
博亚国际娱乐城 Weatherby Healthcare:
Weatherby Healthcare is a leader in locum tenens staffing for physicians and advanced practice providers. Established in 1995, Weatherby has received numerous industry and workplace awards and is part of the 博亚国际娱乐城 family of brands 鈥� frequently ranked as a best place to work.
博亚国际娱乐城 博亚国际娱乐城:
Since founding the locum tenens industry in 1979, 博亚国际娱乐城 has been powerfully serving the healthcare workforce to make a difference in human lives. Through our trusted brands 鈥� , , , , and 鈥� we provide temporary and permanent placement of physicians and allied health professionals to healthcare facilities across America (and even in international destinations). Thanks to dynamic partnerships, we鈥檙e helping clients build a more sustainable healthcare workforce. Our unique culture of caring and purpose benefits the lives of our people, while also extending to the communities where we live. Learn more at chghealthcare.com.
