Fusion Medical Staffing, the 13^th-largest healthcare staffing firm in the US, announced Corey Watton will serve as its president and CEO. Watton joined the company in 2019 as its chief financial officer.

“Corey’s impact and abilities extend far beyond the financial world, as he’s proven to be a wise strategist, a decisive leader, and a strong communicator,” Sam Wageman, Fusion’s founder and executive advisor, said in a press release. “Corey believes in Fusion and in our people and embodies our values as a humble, driven and positive leader.”

Watton will lead all business units at the Omaha, Nebraska-based firm — Fusion Medical Staffing, Fusion Marketplace and Fusion Workforce Solutions.

Watton takes over from Steve Koesters, who joined the company in 2019. Koesters led the company through Covid-19.

Prior to joining Fusion, Watton held various financial leadership roles at Home Instead Senior Care International, including as CFO. He had also been a partner at Lutz & Co. as a CPA.

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