The employees at Baptist Easley Hospital are excited to have Todd Walker as the new campus president. He became the president Oct. 31. His main goal is to connect with the staff and assure the patients receive the best of care.

He was born in Charleston on June 8, 1981. He was 3 years old when his parents moved to Newberry, where his father is a professor at Newberry College.

Todd graduated from Newberry High School in 1999. While in school there, he was on the track and cross-country teams.

He graduated from Newberry College in 2003, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sport management.

Todd earned a master’s degree in health administration at the Medical University of South Carolina. He graduated in 2005. While in school there, he met his wife, Lisa, who was also a student. They married July 22, 2006. She is a physical therapist.

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Todd Walker began his duties as new campus president at Baptist Easley Hospital on Oct. 31

Todd and Lisa have three children, a 6-year-old daughter, Avery, a 4-year-old son, Warren, and a 4-and-a-half-month-old son, Matthew. They are currently living in Laurens and will be relocating to Easley soon.

Prior to joining the Baptist Easley Hospital team, Todd worked at Oconee Memorial Hospital from 2005 until 2014. He was the director of campus operations at Laurens County Memorial Hospital from 2014 until he accepted his present position at Baptist Easley.

One of Todd’s favorite things to do is spend time with his family. They enjoy being outside and attending sporting events at Clemson University.

He and Lisa have a 9-and-a-half-year-old Golden Retriever named Sadie.

Todd said he likes the town of Easley and enjoys his job. He has gotten to know most of the employees at the hospital. He said the people there are so nice and friendly. He is looking forward to making Easley his home.

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