Rana McClelland Named President & CEO of Houston Hospice
Houston Hospice, Houston’s oldest, largest, independent nonprofit hospice, has appointed Rana McClelland President & CEO. She brings 20 years of nonprofit and for-profit hospice and...
Houston Hospice, Houston’s oldest, largest, independent nonprofit hospice, has appointed Rana McClelland President & CEO. She brings 20 years of nonprofit and for-profit hospice and palliative care experience to the position. With this appointment McClelland will be the fourth leader in the organization’s 40-year-history.
McClelland joins Houston Hospice from Compassionate Care Hospice where she served as Regional Executive Director, Florida Operations. Prior to this, she served as National Vice President of Palliative Medical Associates for VITAS Healthcare.
In her role, McClelland will work closely with the board of directors and leadership team to oversee the nonprofit’s strategic objectives across its 10-county service area. She is also responsible for ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to support the needs of the growing hospice care population. Currently, 71% of patients are 65 years old and older; 26% are between the ages of 35 and 64; 2% are between the ages of 18 and 34; and 1% are 17 and under.
McClelland’s appointment is in conjunction with the retirement of Jim Faucett, Houston Hospice’s past President & CEO.
WittKieffer’s Diane Tanking and Lisa DeSimone Arthur led this search.