AUSTIN — CommUnityCare Health Centers, the largest community health system in Central Texas, has selected Nancy Ban to serve as its Chief Operating Officer. Ban comes to CommUnityCare with years of leadership experience in nonprofit health care systems in Massachusetts, Maine, and Colorado.

Ban will oversee daily business operations of CommUnityCare’s 27 health centers in and around Austin, as well as the management and growth of business units, including primary, pediatric, behavioral health, dental, and specialty care service lines. Last year, CommUnityCare saw 125,000 patients representing more than 400,000 visits.

“Nancy’s expertise, leadership, and dedication in nonprofit healthcare systems will serve our patients well,” said Chief Executive Officer Jaeson Fournier. “We look forward to working with Nancy to continue providing high-quality, accessible care to the underserved communities in Austin and surrounding areas.”

Ban joins CommUnityCare on August 29. She comes from NEXXT Health Advisors in Massachusetts where she served as the Lead Healthcare Consultant. Notable work during her time there was strategic planning for Federally Qualified Health Centers.

She previously worked at Central Maine Healthcare, a nonprofit health care system dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive care where she quickly climbed the leadership ladder. Her roles included Vice President of Operations and Strategic Initiatives, Vice President of Non-Acute Care Services, Interim System Director of Support Services, and Executive Director of Results Management Office.

Ban also spent time at Centura Health in Colorado, a nonprofit healthcare system as Group Special Projects Manager and Chief of Staff.

“CommUnityCare Health Centers is a progressive and diverse organization that embodies innovation and person-centered health care,” said Ban. “I believe strongly in the organization’s mission and look forward to contributing my experience in operational excellence to positively impact the health and well-being of the communities in which we serve.”

CommUnityCare’s current COO, Yvonne Camarena, will transition into a new senior leadership role as the organization’s first Chief Nursing Officer to help better support CommUnityCare’s rapidly growing nursing and care management teams.