David Yarbrough is a healthcare leader with 19 years of experience driving operational improvement, Environmental Health & Safety excellence, and culture change in complex healthcare environments. He has built a reputation for helping teams navigate challenges, strengthen safety practices, and create a culture of accountability and collaboration. David spent the first 16 years of his career with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), advancing from a Health Systems Management Fellow in Augusta, Georgia to Assistant Director for Southern Colorado at the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System (ECHCS). In that role, he led operational and strategic efforts across multiple care sites, supporting patient safety, staff engagement, and regulatory compliance initiatives. In his current leadership role, David has continued to focus on developing effective Environmental Health & Safety programs, improving emergency preparedness, and helping teams align their work with broader organizational goals. His leadership style emphasizes practical solutions, collaborative problem-solving, and continuous improvement. David is passionate about creating safer environments for patients and caregivers and helping healthcare teams build the skills and systems needed to sustain long-term success through servant leadership.