Joseph Marchant has joined East Alabama Health as executive vice president and chief integration and network development officer.

He previously served as chief executive officer of Bibb Medical Center in Centreville for 15 years where he led the expansion of services, including skilled nursing, senior living, obstetrics, chronic care management and primary care.

Marchant has served as the past chairman for the Alabama Hospital Association, the Bibb County Chamber of Commerce, the Bibb County Economic & Industrial Development Board, and the Healthcare Workers Compensation Fund. In addition, he was recognized in 2024 by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health with the National Rural Health Day Community Star Award.

He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Faulkner University and is a Licensed Nursing Home and Assisted Living Administrator by the Board of Examiners for the State of Alabama.