Rokos Group Recruits CFO for Keck Medicine of USC
January 22, 2026 – Newport Beach, CA-based executive search firm Rokos Group has placed Christian Pass as CFO of Keck Medicine of USC. “Pass has more than 30 years of health care finance leadership experience with a proven history of cultivating high-performing teams and guiding organizations through critical financial and operational transformations,” said Rod Hanners, CEO of Keck Medicine. “He brings tremendous knowledge and skill to this position that will support the continued growth of the health system.”
Mr. Pass has held senior leadership roles at the national health services organization Optum. In his most current position, he served as president overseeing provider clients and pay-vider clients (healthcare organizations that deliver care and manage the financial aspects of care). Before working at Optum, Mr. Pass held several senior financial leadership positions at John Muir Health, a health system located in Contra Costa County in Northern California, culminating in his role as CFO.
In his new position, Mr. Pass will manage Keck Medicine’s strategic financial plans, financial and governmental reporting, budgeting, funds flow, revenue cycle, accounting and supply chain. He will collaborate closely with senior executives across the health system and the University of Southern California and lead financial activities and decisions that support the organization’s long-term sustainability.
“I look forward to using my expertise to further build upon Keck Medicine’s success,” said Mr. Pass.
Keck Medicine of USC is a leading academic medical center in Los Angeles, affiliated with the University of Southern California, offering world-class patient care, cutting-edge research, and medical education. It includes Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center, and a network of specialty clinics, providing advanced treatments in areas like oncology, neurology, and transplantation. As a top-ranked healthcare system, Keck Medicine is committed to innovation, compassionate care, and training the next generation of medical professionals.
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Rokos Group also helped to recruit Elise Myers as the chief revenue officer at Keck Medicine of USC. Ms. Myers brings a wealth of experience and vision, and this new position will play a pivotal role in driving revenue strategy and innovation at Keck Medicine. She previously served as vice president of clinical revenue integrity for Renton, WA-based Providence. Her position transferred to R1 RCM in July as part of Providence’s partnership with the revenue cycle management company. At R1 RCM, Ms. Myers served as a vice president, supporting the company’s operating strategy and programs team. She also previously served as vice president of revenue cycle strategy and innovation at Providence.
Finding Senior Healthcare Executives
Rokos Group is a retained executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of healthcare executives. With over 30 years of experience, they partner closely with healthcare, life sciences, and non-profit organizations in the Western U.S. to build and augment senior leadership teams. Their innovative approach incorporates video technology to deliver a personalized and efficient search process.
Rokos Group Recruits Chief Medical Officer for Alameda Health System
Rokos Group has placed Lisa Laurent as the new chief medical officer of Alameda Health System (AHS) in Alameda, CA. “It was an honor to work with James Jackson, CEO, and his team throughout the search process,” said Greg Rokos, managing partner of Rokos Group. “We wish them a long and successful relationship and look forward to watching the amazing work they do to support their communities and provide healthcare to all. We are honored to have been selected to lead this important national search and appreciate the opportunity to support our partner in delivering care to their communities.” Dr. Laurent most recently served as chief medical officer at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Greg Rokos, managing partner of Rokos Group, brings over 30 years of experience to his clients. He has helped healthcare organizations including hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, non-profits, life sciences companies, health plans, and physician groups recruit executive leaders across all C-Suite roles including CEO, COO, CFO, CNO, CMO, and CHRO. Throughout his career, Mr. Rokos has worked with some of the most respected healthcare organizations including Keck Medicine of USC, UCI Health, Universal Health Services, Huntington Health, Tenet Healthcare, Sansum Clinic, and Dignity Health.
In addition to his executive search work, in 2008 Mr. Rokos founded a pioneering video interview company, GreenJobInterview.com which twice made the Inc. 500 fastest growing private companies in America list working with Fortune 500 clients that included Walmart, PepsiCo, Mayo Clinic, and Home Depot. After growing the business to 30+ employees serving 200+ clients, Mr. Rokos led the firm through its successful acquisition in 2017.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
