SGMC Health announces the appointment of Anthony Harrell as Associate Vice President of Information Technology and Cybersecurity and Zach White as Associate Vice President of Enterprise Applications and Digital Transformation.
In his new role, Harrell will provide strategic and operational leadership across SGMC Health’s technology services, including infrastructure, systems administration, technical support, and cybersecurity. He will also help advance infrastructure modernization, enterprise risk management, artificial intelligence governance, and disaster recovery and business continuity.
Harrell brings 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity and most recently served as Director of Information Security and Technology and Senior Information Security Officer at SGMC Health.
“Technology plays an important role in how we care for our patients and support our team members,” said Harrell. “I look forward to continuing to strengthen our technology and cybersecurity foundation while preparing our organization for the future.”
Harrell earned his bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University and holds two master’s degrees from Western Governors University: a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance and a Master of Science in Information Technology Management. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Cybersecurity. Harrell also holds numerous advanced professional certifications in cybersecurity, information technology, and project management.
White will provide strategic leadership for Epic and SGMC Health’s clinical, financial, administrative, and operational applications while helping advance digital transformation, responsible artificial intelligence, application governance, and technology investments.
White began his career at SGMC Health as a registered nurse before transitioning into Epic training and application support. He later advanced into ambulatory management and most recently served as Director of Epic Applications.
“Having started my career at the bedside, I’ve seen firsthand how technology can impact both the patient and team member experience,” said White. “I’m excited to continue advancing solutions that make our systems more effective, intuitive, and connected.”
White earned both his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from Western Governors University. He also holds the CAHIMS certification from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.
Together, Harrell and White bring complementary clinical and technology expertise that will help strengthen SGMC Health’s technology foundation and support continued innovation across the health system.
To learn more, visit sgmc.org.