TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center announces 2025 Board of Trustees
TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center welcomes three new members to its 2025 Board of Trustees: Laura Davidson, LaShan Dixon, and Tim Slate. Each brings valuable expertise and a strong commitment to advancing high-quality, patient-centered care for the community.
Smyrna, TN – TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center is pleased to announce three new members to its 2025 Board of Trustees. Laura Davidson, LaShan Dixon and Tim Slate began their terms in January. Each trustee is selected for their dedication to the hospital’s mission and ability to represent both the medical profession and the community.
“We are thrilled to welcome our newest board members who bring a wealth of experience and deep commitment to our community,” said Louis Caputo, chief executive officer at TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center. “Their dedication and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for our community.”
About the New Trustees
Laura Davidson serves as a Rutherford County commissioner representing District 5 and sits on the Health and Education Committee. A LaVergne resident and Fairview native, she is a proud University of Tennessee graduate. Her passion for public service is evident in her commitment to emergency services, public safety and community engagement.
LaShan Dixon is a Rutherford County resident and Nashville native with a strong background in public health. She holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, graduate certificates in health care management and gerontology, and a master’s degree in health and human performance from Middle Tennessee State University. Dixon previously served as director of the Rutherford County Health Department and now leads faith-based and community engagement efforts within the Tennessee Department of Health’s Division of Health Disparities Elimination.
Tim Slate is a Smyrna native and resident. He is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University’s College of Business. A Nissan executive, he serves as director of the stamping plant and product assembly. Slate has held leadership roles on various Rutherford County boards, and he is passionate about community engagement and expanding local opportunities.
2025 TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center Board of Trustees
- Brian Hercules
- Willie V. Melvin III, M.D., FACS
- Matthew Neuhaus, DPM
- Prakash Patel, M.D.
- Shane Smith, CFO, Primary Care and Hope Clinic
- Christopher Thompson, M.D.
- Michael Torrence, Ph.D, President of Motlow State Community College
- Laura Davidson
- LaShan Dixon
- Tim Slate