HENDERSONVILLE – AdventHealth welcomed Beverly Knapp, RN, BS, MS as its Chief Operating Officer for AdventHealth Hendersonville. Knapp has extensive strategic and operational experience in various health care roles including nursing, nursing administration, human resources, and most recently, clinical ancillary services. She brings more than 20 years of experience in health care executive leadership to her new role at AdventHealth Hendersonville.

Knapp received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA and her Master of Science in Health Care Administration from California State University of Los Angeles. Most recently, Knapp served as System VP for Clinical Ancillary Services at Kettering Health. During that time, she oversaw strategic planning and development, growth initiatives, and direct system oversight for inpatient and outpatient services of more than 3,000 team members.

As a leader, Knapp ensures understanding through listening and observing. She is committed to helping team members feel respected and valued for their opinions and hard work and strives for collaboration and communication. Outside of work, Knapp enjoys playing tennis and disc golf. She and her husband spend their free time traveling to visit their three adult daughters and four granddaughters. When asked what she does to feel whole, Knapp shared her time with God and morning devotion helps her feel whole throughout her day.