[COLUMBIA, S.C. June 2, 2016] – Collins & Lacy, P.C. is pleased to announce W. Carl Martin has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Martin will manage the firm’s financials, human resources, facilities, marketing, and operations.

“We are honored and delighted to have Carl join the firm,” said Scott Wallinger, chair of the firm’s management committee. “With Carl’s decades of experience and proven leadership of complex organizations, we look forward to this firm continuing to succeed and grow.”

Prior to joining Collins & Lacy, Martin served for over 30 years in management in the healthcare industry, including his past role of Chief Operating Officer at Providence Hospitals in Columbia, South Carolina. Martin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, and then went on to earn his MBA from the University of Louisville.