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Cempa Community Care’s Amy Eldridge Appointed to Regional Health Council

Last week, Cempa Community Care’s Director of Clinic Services, Amy Eldridge, BBA-HCM, was appointed to the Regional Health Council by the Hamilton County Commission thanks to a unanimous vote upon the recommendation of District 8 Commissioner, Mike Chauncey. 

The Regional Health Council acts as a community-based advisory board to the Hamilton County Health Department, making recommendations impacting the health of Hamilton County residents. There are 27 voting members on the council, each member serving a  4-year term. 

“I’m very thankful for this opportunity to serve alongside others who care deeply about the health of Hamilton County,” said Eldridge. “I’m excited to bring what I’ve learned at Cempa to the Regional Health Council and help strengthen the work already happening across our community. My goal is to support meaningful progress that makes care more accessible and improves the overall well-being of the people who live here.”

Eldridge has served in her current role at Cempa for the past five years. Her hands-on leadership experience will enable her to advocate for policies that will promote positive health outcomes to Cempa’s neighbors across Hamilton County. 

“Amy is a force for good, and her work at Cempa over the past half-decade has benefitted the entire organization, especially the patients who depend on us,” said Dr. Shannon Burger, CEO of Cempa Community Care. “I am excited that she’ll be able to apply her insights and expertise to benefit the health standings of residents all across Hamilton County. I have no doubt her appointment to the council will strengthen the impact of the Hamilton County Health Department over the course of her term.” 

The Regional Health Council convenes quarterly, and is comprised of 11 Commission appointees — one made by each commissioner — and 16 at-large appointees made by the Hamilton County Mayor. 

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Robert Morris

Robert Morris serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Cempa Community Care, where he drives organizational alignment, strategic execution, and a mission-driven culture. Since joining Cempa as a Senior Strategic Advisor in June 2025, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future-ready structure, advancing leadership development, and guiding operational transformation. 

Robert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aerospace and defense, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes senior roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he served as Senior Strategic Advisor, Director of Communications Operations, and Senior Manager of Nuclear Materials, as well as Vice President of Program Management & Supply Chain at AAR Corporation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution, leading large-scale transformations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures. 

Deeply committed to service, Robert has dedicated his leadership beyond the workplace. He served as Chair of Cempa’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, and has held leadership positions with the American Red Cross, Thrive Alabama, and the City of Huntsville’s Human Relations Commission. He is also a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and currently serves as President-Elect of the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. 

Morris earned an Executive Bachelor of Business degree from Faulkner University and has completed executive leadership programs with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. 

Guided by his personal why—to approach each day with empathy, curiosity, and purpose, cultivating a culture where genuine belonging fuels excellence and empowers everyone to thrive—Robert lives out the Cempa values as a compass for every decision, action, and interaction. Compassion means meeting people with empathy, seeing them fully as they are. Empowerment provides patients and staff with the tools to thrive and grow. Excellence pushes the organization to raise the bar every day. Integrity calls leaders to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Unity reminds everyone that Cempa is strongest when it stands together. These values are not slogans—they are lived commitments to the community and to every person Robert encounters.