Meet the Team

Preceptor

Michael Holmes, MSA

UF Health Senior Vice President and Greater Gainesville Regional President

Michael Holmes, MSA, serves as UF Health’s senior vice president and Greater Gainesville regional president. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring exceptional performance across the region by aligning operational excellence with the strategic priorities of UF Health and the University of Florida. He leads efforts to deliver safe, high-quality patient care, optimize the use of resources and meet administrative and financial goals. Holmes also works in close partnership with other UF Health leaders to advance the health system’s multifaceted mission of patient care, education, research and community service.

UF Health Shands and the other Greater Gainesville regional hospitals are a corner stone of the UF Health system, with 1,149 beds, more than 10,200 employees and a medical staff exceeding 1,500 providers. Before joining UF Health, Holmes served as executive vice president of Operations and chief operating officer at Yale New Haven Hospital, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious hospitals. There, he oversaw a 1,600-bed system with a $5 billion annual revenue and a workforce of more than 14,000 employees and 5,000 medical staff.

With over 35 years of senior leadership experience, Holmes has held executive roles at several of the country’s leading multi-hospital Catholic health systems, including Trinity Health, Ascension Health and Franciscan Health. He is widely recognized for his strategic vision, operational expertise and steadfast commitment to quality and accountability. Holmes earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Administration from the University of Notre Dame’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the National Association of Healthcare Executives, demonstrating his dedication to ongoing professional development and industry leadership.

Deeply committed to community engagement, Holmes also supports local initiatives that improve access to care and advance public health. His career reflects a lifelong dedication to building healthier communities and shaping the future of health care.

Administrative Fellows

Kyle Eller

2025-2026 Administrative Fellow

Kyle graduated from the University of Florida in May 2025 with a Master of Health Administration (MHA). During his time in the program, he served as the Social Chair for the Health Administration Student Association (HASA), helping to foster community and engagement among his peers. Kyle began gaining healthcare leadership experience through the completion of an administrative internship with UF Health Physicians as both an undergraduate and during the first year of his MHA program. He later transitioned to an internship with UF Health Shands Hospital, where he supported a wide range of initiatives—from emergency preparedness and operational efficiency projects to physician-led quality improvement efforts and command center operations. Currently, Kyle continues his journey in healthcare leadership as an administrative fellow at UF Health Shands. A Gainesville native, he remains committed to serving his local community, including past work as Director of Operations for the Gator Junior Golf Association (GJGA) and ongoing involvement with local nonprofit organizations.

Contact: Kyle.Eller@ufhealth.org or Kyle Eller | LinkedIn

Emily Kintz

2025-2026 Administrative Fellow

Emily graduated in May 2025 from the University of Florida (UF) with a Master of Health Administration (MHA), following her undergraduate studies in Finance at Palm Beach Atlantic University. During her time in the UF MHA program, she served as Vice President of Finance for the UF Health Administration Student Association (HASA) and completed an administrative internship with the UF Department of Surgery. There, she contributed to key initiatives focused on patient flow, navigation and wayfinding, and discharge process planning.

These experiences strengthened her skills in project management and strategic planning, while deepening her passion for optimizing healthcare operations and enhancing the patient experience. With a background in finance and service-based roles, Emily is committed to advancing healthcare delivery and looks forward to driving operational excellence in the field.

Contact: Emily.Kintz@ufhealth.org or Emily Kintz | LinkedIn

Justin Martin

2025-2026 Administrative Fellow

Justin Martin earned his Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, following his undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi. While completing his graduate degree, Justin worked in the administrative office at UAB Hospital under the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion department, supporting initiatives aimed at creating a more inclusive and accountable workplace culture. He later served as an administrative intern at Intermountain Health’s LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he collaborated with clinical teams to streamline scheduling workflows and improve department efficiency. Justin also has experience volunteering on the frontlines at community clinics, where he developed a deeper understanding of patient needs and the importance of access in underserved areas. Now, as an Administrative Fellow at UF Health Shands, he is focused on improving operational efficiency across the system, driven by a strong commitment to achieving high-quality patient outcomes.

Contact: Justin.Martin@ufhealth.org or Justin Martin | LinkedIn 

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