Combs brings broad financial expertise and more than 30 years of senior leadership experience in health care strategy, finance and operations. Throughout his career, he has led a number of successful partnerships, acquisitions, divestitures and bond offerings.

Combs became Chief Financial Officer of SSM Health in November 2019. He previously worked at Navvis, SSM Health’s population health partner, where he was the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. Prior to joining Navvis, Combs served in Chief Financial Officer roles at Mercy and KentuckyOne Health.

Combs holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and business management from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and is a certified public accountant.