Meet Charlie Hardee, Director of Surgery at Hattiesburg Clinic
Charlie Hardee serves in Administration as the Director of Surgery at Hattiesburg Clinic, where he oversees operational support across several services. His department is responsible for ensuring both clinical and non-clinical teams have the structure and resources needed to deliver high-quality patient care.
“In Administration We manage staffing, budgets, strategic planning, outreach initiatives and process improvement across several busy service lines,” Charlie said.
In his role, Charlie focuses on alignment across teams and systems. “I spend a lot of time helping teams work better together, improving systems and supporting our leaders and providers so they can focus on patient care,” he said. “A large part of my work is relationship-building and problem solving.”
When asked what he enjoys most about his role, Charlie points to the people. “I am surrounded by talented professionals who care deeply about their work and about the patients we serve,” he said. “There is a strong sense of purpose, and I enjoy being part of a team that consistently rises to the challenge.”
Charlie also finds fulfillment in helping others grow, whether that is supporting a physician through operational needs or coaching a manager to find their voice as a leader. “I love the intersection of strategy, problem solving, coaching and human-centered leadership,” he said. “Being able to influence culture and help people succeed is incredibly meaningful to me.”
Reflecting on his time at Hattiesburg Clinic, Charlie emphasizes the value of growth and relationships. “I have gained invaluable leadership experience, and a deeper understanding of how a large health care system operates,” he said. “The clinic has challenged me and given me opportunities to lead in ways that have shaped who I am professionally.”
Outside of work, Charlie stays busy with exercise, music and family life. He serves as Minister of Music at Laurel First Methodist Church and enjoys playing the piano, singing and arranging music for choir and orchestra.
Charlie and his wife, Abby, have been married for 22 years and have two sons, Tripp, 16, and Wils, 14. Tripp is currently taking flying lessons and will soon complete his first solo flight. Wils is heavily involved in baseball and plays for the Oak Grove baseball team.
Born and raised in Waynesboro, Charlie moved to Hattiesburg in 1998 for college and has remained here since. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business and Master of Business Administration from William Carey University, as well as a Master of Public Health from The University of Southern Mississippi. His career has been focused on health care administration and operations. He is also a certified executive coach through the International Coaching Federation.
FUN FACTS:
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
CH: Jump rope. I just cannot get it.
If you had to eat one meal, every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
CH: Chips and salsa and a split plate from Mexican Kitchen.
What are three words to describe yourself?
CH: Intentional. Steady. People-centered.
Favorite verse or quote?
CH: Jeremiah 29:11
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About Hattiesburg Clinic WOW! Committee:
The WOW! Committee is a team of Hattiesburg Clinic employees who meet on a monthly basis to discuss employee engagement initiatives. During meetings, they review nominations submitted by employees who are eager to recognize their coworkers. Nominations are submitted for coworkers who exhibit the clinic values – respect, integrity, commitment to each patient, compassion, fairness and vision.
About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.