Why was John Hicks fired?
It’s been the million-dollar question all weekend from people I’ve spoken with.
The question makes the assumption that Hicks was fired and didn’t spontaneously resign after 13 years on the job.
It is still a burning question and a relevant one until someone in the know answers it directly.
I’ve heard almost a different answer from each person who dares offer one.
Hicks fraternized with female employees.
He won’t take a pay cut.
They’ve lost big contracts recently.
BSA was too frivolous with spending.
Public reaction to executive salaries was too negative after multiple rounds of lay offs.
Hicks’ relationship with the board turned sour after the failed attempt by Baptist Community Services to sale its half to its Catholic partner.
Charges on antitrust violations are coming from the state and the board wants to save face now.
The list goes on.
Here is my question to those who care to answer: Why can’t it be several of those things?
People keep asking for the one answer. Maybe it is listed above and maybe not.
But after nearly 14 years at the helm of the hospital, an eternity for an executive, why not say board members wanted a change in leadership while BSA continues to lose market share to Northwest Texas Healthcare System?
Until more information comes forth or until someone on BSA’s board of trustees speaks publicly, we may never know.
Rather than searching for one simple, clear-cut answer, why can’t the reason for Hicks’ leaving be a series of issues over time led to the board wanting to make a change?
It’s been the million-dollar question all weekend from people I’ve spoken with.
The question makes the assumption that Hicks was fired and didn’t spontaneously resign after 13 years on the job.
It is still a burning question and a relevant one until someone in the know answers it directly.
I’ve heard almost a different answer from each person who dares offer one.
Hicks fraternized with female employees.
He won’t take a pay cut.
They’ve lost big contracts recently.
BSA was too frivolous with spending.
Public reaction to executive salaries was too negative after multiple rounds of lay offs.
Hicks’ relationship with the board turned sour after the failed attempt by Baptist Community Services to sale its half to its Catholic partner.
Charges on antitrust violations are coming from the state and the board wants to save face now.
The list goes on.
Here is my question to those who care to answer: Why can’t it be several of those things?
People keep asking for the one answer. Maybe it is listed above and maybe not.
But after nearly 14 years at the helm of the hospital, an eternity for an executive, why not say board members wanted a change in leadership while BSA continues to lose market share to Northwest Texas Healthcare System?
Until more information comes forth or until someone on BSA’s board of trustees speaks publicly, we may never know.
Rather than searching for one simple, clear-cut answer, why can’t the reason for Hicks’ leaving be a series of issues over time led to the board wanting to make a change?
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