Two executive leaders at VITAS Healthcare have been promoted to top operational roles. Joel Wherley now serves as president and chief operating officer (COO) and Bryan Wysong as executive vice president (EVP) of operations for the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider.
In recognition of the ongoing contributions to VITAS and parent company Chemed Corporation, Nick Westfall has been named as VITAS chairman and chief executive officer. This primary responsibility is in addition to his continually expanding duties as EVP of Chemed Corporation.
Wherley has been an integral part of VITAS since 2016 when he joined the organization as senior vice president of operations. A year later, he was promoted to EVP and COO. Before joining VITAS, Wherley held executive-level positions at prominent healthcare companies such as American HomePatient, Hospice Advantage and Gentiva. He also serves on the board of directors of the South Florida Hospital and Healthcare Association and was honored as an inaugural advisory board member for The Home Care Innovation + Investment Conference (HI2) in 2022.
Wysong’s journey with VITAS began in 2014 as an internal management consultant. He swiftly rose through the ranks to hold various leadership positions, culminating in his recent role as senior vice president of operational performance. Prior to joining VITAS, he held senior leadership positions at Capital One and Deloitte. He has served on multiple committees and work groups for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, including current service on the Quality and Standards Committee.
