Southeast Georgia Health System has announced Chris Locke as its new Chief
Growth and Strategy Officer, effective November 2, 2022.
“Chris has extensive executive experience in the health care industry,
primarily working in the areas of strategy, growth and business development,” says
Scott Raynes, MBA, M.A. “In his role at Southeast Georgia Health System, Chris will be
responsible for growing our service lines and enhancing our points of
access to care throughout the region. Additionally, he will aid in establishing
partnerships and relationships with the various employers, constituents
and other health care service providers throughout the communities we
serve.”
Before joining the Health System, 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.
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.