Jennifer J. Hauler, D.O., M.B.A. is the Chief Operating Officer at Houston Methodist Hospital.  She practiced clinically for 12 years in family medicine and emergency medicine before transitioning to hospital administration. Her leadership roles have included serving as System Chief Medical Officer for Premier Health, Chief Operating Officer of Miami Valley Hospital, and Chief Medical Officer for Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, and the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience.  A passionate advocate for the osteopathic profession, Dr. Hauler is a past president of both the Dayton District Academy of Osteopathic Medicine and the Ohio Osteopathic Association. She currently serves as a Trustee of the American Osteopathic Association and contributes to several committees and workgroups. Outside of her professional endeavors, Dr. Hauler enjoys traveling, boating, skiing, reading, and spending quality time with her family and friends.