Chris Locke

Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

Chris Locke joined Southeast Georgia Health System as Chief Growth and Strategy Officer in November 2, 2022. Mr. Locke has extensive executive experience in the health care industry, primarily working in the areas of strategy, growth and business development. In his role with the Health System, Mr. Locke is responsible for growing the Health System’s service lines and enhancing points of access to care throughout the region. Additionally, he aids in establishing partnerships and relationships with the various employers, constituents and other health care service providers throughout the communities the Health System serves.

Before joining the Health System, Mr. Locke was the Director of Business Development Central Division of the United States for Acadia Healthcare Corporate in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to that, he served as the Vice President of Business Development and Executive Director of Physician Services for NorthCrest Health Inc. in Springfield, Tennessee, and was the Chief Operating Officer of Physician Partners Group located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Locke earned his bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Organization Leadership from Bethel University, McKenzie, Tennessee, and a master’s certificate in Six Sigma Healthcare from Villanova University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.