Robert Burgess
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John Finan
Robert Burgess was President/COO of Eatel, a regional telecommunications company, when he served as Board Vice Chair of St Elizabeth Hospital, our undeclared innovation incubator. On the retirement of a long tenured and extremely successful CEO, he was invited to assume that role. His leadership strengthened an existing culture of innovation and performance excellence, as well as expanded our community leadership role. His attributes and skills were also valuable in our support to the New Orleans East post-Katrina. Robert provided leadership, guidance, and support to our team on the ground in reestablishing health care services where the local hospital had been severely damaged. We again called on his abilities when we assumed operation of the LSU Hospital in Bogalusa. Robert effectively led the transition process and integration of the new entity to our Health System and was appointed as our representative to the Board of Directors to assure continuing oversight. Robert consistently demonstrated a commitment to our mission of healing in the traditions of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and exhibited strong moral and ethical character. His engaging personality and visibility with staff at all levels were notable strengths. Physicians were especially supportive of his vision for continuous improvement and leadership in the organization.
Stephanie Anderson
I had the distinct privilege of working with Robert when he was appointed Interim CEO of Woman’s Hospital by its board of directors. He assumed this role at a critically important time of transition for the organization and had a significant positive impact over the course of his appointment. Robert really
John Finan
Robert Burgess was President/COO of Eatel, a regional telecommunications company, when he served as Board Vice Chair of St Elizabeth Hospital, our undeclared innovation incubator. On the retirement of a long tenured and extremely successful CEO, he was invited to assume that role. His leadership strengthened an existing culture of innovation and performance excellence, as well as expanded our community leadership role. His attributes and skills were also valuable in our support to the New Orleans East post-Katrina. Robert provided leadership, guidance, and support to our team on the ground in reestablishing health care services where the local hospital had been severely damaged. We again called on his abilities when we assumed operation of the LSU Hospital in Bogalusa. Robert effectively led the transition process and integration of the new entity to our Health System and was appointed as our representative to the Board of Directors to assure continuing oversight. Robert consistently demonstrated a commitment to our mission of healing in the traditions of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and exhibited strong moral and ethical character. His engaging personality and visibility with staff at all levels were notable strengths. Physicians were especially supportive of his vision for continuous improvement and leadership in the organization.
Stephanie Anderson
I had the distinct privilege of working with Robert when he was appointed Interim CEO of Woman’s Hospital by its board of directors. He assumed this role at a critically important time of transition for the organization and had a significant positive impact over the course of his appointment. Robert really
John Finan
Robert Burgess was President/COO of Eatel, a regional telecommunications company, when he served as Board Vice Chair of St Elizabeth Hospital, our undeclared innovation incubator. On the retirement of a long tenured and extremely successful CEO, he was invited to assume that role. His leadership strengthened an existing culture of innovation and performance excellence, as well as expanded our community leadership role. His attributes and skills were also valuable in our support to the New Orleans East post-Katrina. Robert provided leadership, guidance, and support to our team on the ground in reestablishing health care services where the local hospital had been severely damaged. We again called on his abilities when we assumed operation of the LSU Hospital in Bogalusa. Robert effectively led the transition process and integration of the new entity to our Health System and was appointed as our representative to the Board of Directors to assure continuing oversight. Robert consistently demonstrated a commitment to our mission of healing in the traditions of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and exhibited strong moral and ethical character. His engaging personality and visibility with staff at all levels were notable strengths. Physicians were especially supportive of his vision for continuous improvement and leadership in the organization.
Stephanie Anderson
I had the distinct privilege of working with Robert when he was appointed Interim CEO of Woman’s Hospital by its board of directors. He assumed this role at a critically important time of transition for the organization and had a significant positive impact over the course of his appointment. Robert really
John Finan
Robert Burgess was President/COO of Eatel, a regional telecommunications company, when he served as Board Vice Chair of St Elizabeth Hospital, our undeclared innovation incubator. On the retirement of a long tenured and extremely successful CEO, he was invited to assume that role. His leadership strengthened an existing culture of innovation and performance excellence, as well as expanded our community leadership role. His attributes and skills were also valuable in our support to the New Orleans East post-Katrina. Robert provided leadership, guidance, and support to our team on the ground in reestablishing health care services where the local hospital had been severely damaged. We again called on his abilities when we assumed operation of the LSU Hospital in Bogalusa. Robert effectively led the transition process and integration of the new entity to our Health System and was appointed as our representative to the Board of Directors to assure continuing oversight. Robert consistently demonstrated a commitment to our mission of healing in the traditions of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady and exhibited strong moral and ethical character. His engaging personality and visibility with staff at all levels were notable strengths. Physicians were especially supportive of his vision for continuous improvement and leadership in the organization.
Stephanie Anderson
I had the distinct privilege of working with Robert when he was appointed Interim CEO of Woman’s Hospital by its board of directors. He assumed this role at a critically important time of transition for the organization and had a significant positive impact over the course of his appointment. Robert really
Experience
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Ascension Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Chief Executive Officer / President
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Thought about retiring for real, but changed my mind
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Oct 2019 - Nov 2022
Guarded my wife's patio furniture through intensive book reading Drank some great wine Told all the dad jokes I know, repeatedly Guarded my wife's patio furniture through intensive book reading Drank some great wine Told all the dad jokes I know, repeatedly
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Our Lady of the Angels Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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2010 - 2022
Regional non-profit hospital servicing far outlying low-income New Orleans area Named Leapfrog's only Top Rural Hospital in Louisiana (2020) Regional non-profit hospital servicing far outlying low-income New Orleans area Named Leapfrog's only Top Rural Hospital in Louisiana (2020)
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SoLA Super Region Committee
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Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area
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Board Member
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2009 - 2022
Partnership of organizations for mutual economic benefits across southeast Louisiana Board member, including one 1-year term as Chair Partnership of organizations for mutual economic benefits across southeast Louisiana Board member, including one 1-year term as Chair
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Ascension Economic Development Corporation
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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2005 - 2022
501(c)6 corporation with the sole mission of maximizing economic opportunity in Ascension Parish 501(c)6 corporation with the sole mission of maximizing economic opportunity in Ascension Parish
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Woman's Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim President and CEO
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Apr 2019 - Oct 2019
Stabilized organization and culture of high-performance specialty hospital during an unexpected CEO search Stabilized organization and culture of high-performance specialty hospital during an unexpected CEO search
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Tried to retire
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Jan 2019 - Mar 2019
Got called a few days later Got called a few days later
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St. Elizabeth Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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President / CEO
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Jun 2012 - Jan 2019
Named Leapfrog's only Top General Hospital in Louisiana (2016 and 2019) Earned hospital's first Leapfrog "A" safety score Outstanding team member satisfaction scores and high staff retention at all levels Primary Care marketshare >90%, with physician visit growth y-o-y Post-Katrina rebuilt New Orleans East for the city, servicing majority low-income patients Took over safety-net hospital from the state, and created high performing Our Lady of the Angels Named Leapfrog's only Top General Hospital in Louisiana (2016 and 2019) Earned hospital's first Leapfrog "A" safety score Outstanding team member satisfaction scores and high staff retention at all levels Primary Care marketshare >90%, with physician visit growth y-o-y Post-Katrina rebuilt New Orleans East for the city, servicing majority low-income patients Took over safety-net hospital from the state, and created high performing Our Lady of the Angels
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EDUCATION'S NEXT HORIZON
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Board Member
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2011 - 2018
Statewide non-profit organization dedicated to PreK-12 education improvement Statewide non-profit organization dedicated to PreK-12 education improvement
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RIVER PARISHES COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
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United States
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Investment Management
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Board Member
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2016 - 2017
501(c)3 that promotes the educational and cultural welfare of the RPCC and its facilities Board member, including one 2-year term as Chair 501(c)3 that promotes the educational and cultural welfare of the RPCC and its facilities Board member, including one 2-year term as Chair
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Baton Rouge Area Chamber
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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2010 - 2016
Non-profit, investor-driven organization that leads economic development across nine parishes Board member, including 1 year as Chair Non-profit, investor-driven organization that leads economic development across nine parishes Board member, including 1 year as Chair
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St. Elizabeth Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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2007 - 2012
Non-profit regional general hospital Board member, including one 1-year term as Vice Chair Non-profit regional general hospital Board member, including one 1-year term as Vice Chair
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REV
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Telecommunications
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300 - 400 Employee
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President and COO
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Oct 2005 - Jan 2011
(My role was at EATEL prior to the merger into Rev) Managed P&L while growing revenue 20% to $109 million annually Launched a new fiber network and grew from zero to 68% market share against incumbent (Cox) (My role was at EATEL prior to the merger into Rev) Managed P&L while growing revenue 20% to $109 million annually Launched a new fiber network and grew from zero to 68% market share against incumbent (Cox)
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President and COO
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Jul 1999 - Oct 2005
Grew annual revenue 26% to $88 million Increased EBITDA 336% Acquired by Sprint for over $250 million Grew annual revenue 26% to $88 million Increased EBITDA 336% Acquired by Sprint for over $250 million
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President
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May 1997 - Feb 1999
Created strategic business plan for this PCS startup with 1.1 million POPs Created strategic business plan for this PCS startup with 1.1 million POPs
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CENTURY TELECOM LTDA
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Brazil
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Telecommunications
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President - Region 3
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Jan 1996 - Mar 1997
Led this first-ever operation of "A Band" properties in multiple states
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VP - VP - Network Services, VP - Operations, etc.
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Sep 1986 - Jan 1996
Led implementations of various acquisitions and participated as a key member of the senior executive staff during this period of explosive growth
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Education
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1982 - 1983
Nova Southeastern University
MBA, General Business -
1967 - 1971
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
BS, Mathematics
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