PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

February 29, 2016
CONTACT:
Jordan Bennett (EOM) (202) 727-5011; jordan.bennett@dc.gov
Mayor Bowser Appoints Saint Elizabeths Hospital CEO
(WASHINGTON, DC) Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the appointment of
Dr. James Kyle as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Dr Kyle will begin service on Wednesday, March 2nd.
Dr. Kyle is a nationally board certified health care executive with over thirty years of
experience in the medical field, said Mayor Bowser. I am confident that Dr. Kyles
passion and leadership will be beneficial to the Department of Behavioral Health
team.
Dr. Kyle started his career as a registered nurse. His experience spans the health care
field both in and outside government, having served as a hospital executive director,
director of nursing and patient care services, and clinic director of outpatient services for
veterans. He also has served as a college professor and chief diversity officer. Before
joining the health care profession, Dr. Kyle served in the United States Army as an active
duty and reserve soldier.
I also would like to thank Interim CEO, Dr. Beth Gouse for her continued
commitment to serving the District, continued Mayor Bowser. Dr. Gouses
unwavering dedication to patients and public service is reflected in her more than
twenty years of service at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
Dr. Kyle has received his Bachelors degree from Bethel College and Masters degrees
from American Sentinel University, Georgetown University, Grantham University, and
Touro University International and a conferred Doctoral degree in Leadership. Dr. Kyle
also has completed graduate-level certificate training at Cornell University and Harvard

Business School.
Saint Elizabeths Hospital is the Districts public psychiatric facility for individuals with
serious and persistent mental illness who need intensive inpatient care to support their
recovery. For more information about Saint Elizabeths Hospital, visit
dbh.dc.gov/page/saint-elizabeths-hospital.
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