GRAND Mental Health Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Tulsa, OK (Nov. 20, 2025) — GRAND Mental Health is pleased to welcome Carl Hoopes as the organization’s new chief operating officer. Hoopes began his role in early October and has since been leading the day-to-day operations of GRAND’s 34 clinics and centers across 13 counties in northeastern and north central Oklahoma, serving more than 30,000 clients annually. In this position, he is focused on ensuring the efficient delivery of client care and clinical services while advancing operational excellence and organizational growth.
“This COO role is critical in leading GRAND into the future,” said Josh Cantwell, CEO of GRAND Mental Health. “Carl is an excellent addition to GRAND and a true benefit to the communities we serve. He is mission-focused and deeply committed to strengthening the care experience for clients, and the teams who support them.”
Hoopes is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience leading clinical and non-clinical operations across large, integrated health systems. His previous leadership roles at UCSF Health, Ascension, and MultiCare include overseeing both hospital and outpatient operations.
“I’m honored to be part of the GRAND team,” Hoopes said. “In my first weeks here, it’s clear that the mission of ‘Improving Life’ truly guides this organization. I’m excited to work alongside Josh as we continue moving GRAND to the next level.”
With experience leading teams of up to 5,000 indirect reports and solving complex operational challenges, Hoopes brings significant expertise to strengthening GRAND Mental Health’s organizational performance and long-term sustainability.