Thomas Gullatt, M.D. to Retire After Dedicated Career with FMOL Health | St. Francis
January 09, 2026
Baton Rouge, LA - FMOL Health today has announced that Thomas Gullatt, M.D. will retire his role as President of FMOL Health | St. Francis next year on January 8, 2027. As a part of this transition, Jeremy Tinnerello, current President of FMOL Health | St. Dominic, will serve as the newly appointed Regional President over both North Louisiana and Jackson markets. Over the course of this year, the two leaders will collaborate to ensure market stability and momentum, and work with FMOL Health leadership to select a new hospital president.
“We are deeply grateful for Dr. Gullatt’s decades of dedicated service and transformative leadership. His commitment to our mission and the Monroe community has shaped the region’s healthcare landscape for the better,” stated E.J. Kuiper, President and CEO, FMOL Health. “St. Francis Health has served the Monroe and greater North Louisiana community for over 113 years and this thoughtful transition timeline affirms our focus on continuity, growth, and best-in-class care close to home.”
During his time as President of FMOL Health’s North Louisiana Market, Dr. Gullatt has served with distinction, guiding St. Francis Medical Center through a period of sustained growth, operational excellence, and enhanced community engagement. Under his leadership, FMOL Health strengthened its reputation for delivering high-quality care, advanced clinical programs, and responsive patient services to the Monroe area and beyond.
“It has been an honor to serve the North Louisiana region and work alongside incredible colleagues committed to improving health outcomes and carrying on the healing ministry established by the founding Sisters over 113 years ago,” said Thomas Gullatt, M.D., President, St. Francis Health. “I am proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to supporting Jeremy and our team throughout this transition. Our shared purpose will drive FMOL Health’s continued success.”
To ensure continuity and stability, FMOL Health has implemented an extended and thoughtful transition period. Dr. Gullatt will remain actively engaged in the search for his replacement and as President of St. Francis Health through January 2027. While serving as Regional President, Jeremy will continue in his role as President of St. Dominic Health, bringing his strategic oversight to Monroe and Jackson while maintaining a strong presence in both communities. A West Monroe native, Jeremy’s deep ties to the region position him to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and support FMOL Health’s Mission of compassionate, high-quality care.
“As a native of West Monroe, I am deeply invested in the well-being and progress of our communities. I am humbled by the opportunity and committed to building on Dr. Gullatt’s legacy. Together, we will advance FMOL Health’s goals and ensure our patients and communities receive the highest standard of care,” said Jeremy Tinnerello, President, St. Dominic Health.
FMOL Health remains steadfast in its commitment to providing best-in-class care to the North Louisiana Region and Central Mississippi. The organization will continue to invest in innovative programs, exceptional talent, and community partnerships that shape the future of regional healthcare.
For media inquiries or further information, please contact Alexandra Stubbs, FMOL Health Public Relations Director at Alexandra.Stubbs@fmolhs.org.
About FMOL Health | St. Francis
FMOL Health | St. Francis is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry based in Monroe, Louisiana, with more than 1,800 team members committed to caring for those we serve. With a 328-bed medical center, acute-care hospital, freestanding outpatient center, over 25 outpatient clinics, and nearly 350 physician partners, for more than 110 years, St. Francis has provided comprehensive healthcare services for a variety of medical and surgical specialties. St. Francis offers Northeast Louisiana’s only Level III NICU, Level III OB, OB-ED, and Level II PICU services. St. Francis Medical Center leads the region in heart and vascular services, critical care, and complex and minimally invasive surgical procedures. The hospital offers a designated Level III Trauma Center, a Graduate Medical Education Program, Accredited Chest Pain Center, Accredited Primary Stroke Center and Centers of Excellence in the areas of bariatric surgery, minimally invasive surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive gynecology, breast health and specialized anesthesia. St. Francis is part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System and is driven by its mission to serve all God’s people, especially those most in need. For more information, visit stfran.com.