Robert Jacob LaGesse, MSM, FACHE

Bob LaGesse is the Chief Operations Executive and also serves as the Interim Executive Director for ECU Physicians. He joined ECU Physicians in July 2015 from his previous position as Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Physician Practices at Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Ga. Bob has 45 years of experience in healthcare management in a variety of organizations for profit, not-for-profit and academic settings. His experience includes 27 years in physician practice leadership positions in private practice, hospital and corporate-owned practices. He has a master of science degree in management from Troy University, is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives and is a Certified Medical Practice Executive in the American College of Medical Practice Executives.