The Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) has named Russell Caughron, administrator of Christian Care Center of Rutherford County in Smyrna, to its Board of Directors for 2015.

Caughron joins the other board members in directing the organization as it prepares long-term care providers for the challenges of the health care industry through education, advocacy and support.

"Russell is a leader in the long-term care profession," THCA Executive Director Jesse Samples said. "I am looking forward to working with him this year as he shares his knowledge, expertise and energy to help us serve our members."

Caughron resides in Murfreesboro with his wife, Edna. He has been a member of THCA for 23 years.

THCA is a nonprofit organization whose members include long-term care facilities located throughout the state. For more information, contact the association at (615) 834-6520 or visit www.thca.org.