Remote Area Medical Announces Chris Hall as Chief Executive Officer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rockford, Tenn., January 6, 2025 – The Board of Directors of Remote Area Medical (RAM) announced a planned leadership transition, with Jeff Eastman retiring as Chief Executive Officer and Chris Hall, currently Chief Operations Officer, assuming the role of CEO effective January 1, 2026.

“To support continuity and a smooth transition, RAM’s Board has asked Jeff to serve in an advisory role throughout 2026,” said John Myers, Board President.

“The Board hired Jeff Eastman as CEO in 2015 on the recommendation of Stan Brock, RAM’s founder. Since then, he has done an incredible job in leading the organization during some very challenging times, including the death of Founder, Stan Brock,” said Myers.

During Eastman’s tenure as CEO, RAM continued its mission of providing free, high-quality medical, dental, and vision care to communities across the country and around the world. Since he assumed the role of CEO in 2015, RAM has served more than 300,000 patients through more than 800 pop-up clinics and hybrid telehealth events, delivering more than $105 million in free medical care.

“Chris Hall has a deep understanding of RAM’s operations, its people, and the delivery of care at the heart of our mission,” said Myers. “He is a trusted leader who has earned the confidence of our staff, volunteers, partners, and Board. We are grateful for Jeff Eastman’s leadership and the strong foundation he leaves behind, and we are confident RAM is well positioned for the future under Chris’s leadership.”

Hall, who first volunteered with RAM at the age of 12 and has remained deeply connected to the organization throughout his life, has spearheaded multiple innovations in care delivery, including RAM’s hybrid telehealth program and digital denture program.

The Board remains committed to RAM’s mission, long-term strategy, and expanding access to care for the communities and individuals RAM serves.

About Remote Area Medical:

Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is a nonprofit organization that brings doctors, dentists, and vision care directly to people who otherwise go without. Through free pop-up clinics held across the United States, RAM deploys large-scale volunteer medical teams to deliver essential dental, vision, and medical services at no cost to patients. Founded in 1985, RAM has delivered care to more than one million individuals at over 1,600 clinics, providing more than $230 million in free healthcare services, making it the largest organization of its kind operating at this scale.