Irving-based U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) announced last week that it had implemented its succession plan to ensure a smooth transition from long-time CEO, Richard Hall, who is transitioning from his role as president and CEO to chairman of the USOSM Board of Directors. As of July 1, USOSM’s new CEO is Doug Drew, a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience.

“Let me be the first to welcome Doug Drew as USOSM’s new CEO,” says Hall. “Doug understands the unique needs and challenges of doctor-led organizations and is deeply committed to preserving what makes our profession exceptional: clinical independence, compassionate patient care and a shared standard of excellence. Doug’s collaborative leadership style and strong track record of supporting specialists, doctors and care teams make him the ideal person to guide USOSM through our next phase of growth.”

Hall joined USOSM in Feb. 2018 as employee No. 3 and has shepherded it through its early development, helping to grow the company to 260+ surgeon partners in 30 states. Hall notes that while he will be retiring from his role as CEO, he will continue to be actively involved in USOSM and its development as chairman of the board.

“It has been one of the greatest honors of my career to help build this company, alongside so many dedicated professionals and exceptional surgeon partners,” says Hall. “Together, we’ve grown USOSM into a respected, premium MSO with a reputation for integrity, partnership and clinical excellence. As I step into this next chapter, I remain fully committed to USOSM and its continued success. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built together – and I’m excited for what’s still to come.”

An accomplished senior executive with more than 30 years of experience leading and growing businesses, primarily in multi-site organizations, Drew is known for delivering financial results and building strong, purpose-led cultures.

“I’m honored to join U.S. Oral Surgery Management as CEO at such an exciting time in its journey,” says Drew. “I deeply believe in USOSM’s passion -- to deliver exceptional patient care, while supporting our world-class surgeons and clinical teams. I’d like to extend my sincere gratitude to Rick Hall for his leadership and vision. He has laid a strong foundation upon which we will continue to build. I’m excited for what’s ahead, as we continue to lead our profession and further elevate the standard of oral surgery care nationwide.”

Prior to joining USOSM, Drew served as the Global President of Mars Veterinary Health, which has more than 3,000 veterinary hospitals and 12,000 veterinarians in 20+ countries. Before that, he was the North America President of Mars Veterinary Health and also served in a number of executive leadership roles with VCA Inc.

Drew began his career in finance and consulting. He earned his MBA from Harvard University and his bachelor’s degree in finance from Boston College.