Tom Hughes is the vice president of communications for Compass One Healthcare. He leads the internal and external communications and associate recognition programs for Compass One Healthcare’s Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare companies.

Tom joined Morrison in 2013 and has 30 years of experience in developing and leading public and media relations strategy. Before joining Morrison, he worked as a senior vice president at Hope-Beckham, a public relations agency in Atlanta. He was responsible for new business development as well as communications strategy and execution.

Tom has also worked as the senior vice president of communications for the Atlanta Hawks, the former Atlanta Thrashers, and Philips Arena (State Farm Arena). In addition, he worked in public relations for more than ten years at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., within Turner Sports and Corporate Communications.

Tom holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia’s Henry W. Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication.