Greater Fort Myers Chamber's Nov. 12 luncheon to share Lee Health's conversion to nonprofit

FORT MYERS, Fla. - Oct. 17, 2024 - PRLog -- The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, sharing insight on Lee Health's conversion to a nonprofit health system.

During the luncheon, attendees will hear from Lee Health CEO Dr. Larry Antonucci and Michael Nachef, vice president government relations at Lee Health. The duo will present Lee Health's community-focused conversion plan and its economic impact for the Southwest Florida community.

As Lee Health's CEO, Dr. Antonucci is responsible for the growth, vitality, operation and success of Lee Health. His responsibilities include the coordination of internal and external affairs of Lee Health by guiding the development of long-term and short-term objectives. He was named President and CEO of the health system in June 2017.

In 2007, Dr. Antonucci joined Lee Health as Chief Administrative Officer for Cape Coral Hospital. Before becoming CEO, he served as Chief Operating Officer of Hospital Services and Physician Services. Prior to joining Lee Health, he was a well-respected, practicing obstetrician and gynecologist in Fort Myers for 24 years.

As vice president of government relations and an in-house registered lobbyist for Lee Health, Nachef works closely with elected officials and their staff at the local, state and federal levels. This work is focused on policy and funding issues that affect healthcare delivery and costs for residents of Southwest Florida.

Nachef joined Lee Health in 2016 as director of government relations. Prior to his role at Lee Health, Nachef spent more than six years working for the State of Florida. He served as a legislative assistant with the Florida Senate, where he helped to craft legislation and move in through the legislative process.

The Nov. 12 luncheon will take place at DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops, located at 13051 Bell Tower Drive in Fort Myers. Admission is $35 for Chamber members and $40 for future members and includes lunch. Attendees must register for the event by Friday, Nov. 8; walk-ins will not be accepted.

The event is sponsored by HBKS Wealth Advisors. Additional sponsors include CopyLady, Hope Clubhouse of Southwest Florida, Florida SouthWestern State College and The United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades. To learn more or to register, visit FortMyers.org or call 239-332-2930.