People and Places

NEWEST DRUG DEVELOPMENT UNIT OPENS IN LAKE NONA

STATE-OF-THE-ART CANCER CENTER OPENS IN NORTH PORT In collaboration with Sarah Cannon and the University of Central Florida College of Medicine (UCF), FCS has opened its newest drug development unit (DDU). Located in the Sarah Cannon UCF Lake Nona Cancer Center, the new 10,000-square-foot DDU is part of a new treatment facility which combines medical oncology services and Phase 1 clinical trial options for cancer patients in one convenient location. Led by Cesar Augusto Perez, MD, a recognized expert in Phase 1 oncology research, the DDU focuses exclusively on oncology clinical trials at the earliest phases of research and was designed to meet the specialized needs of patients seeking advanced cancer treatment options.

A ribbon-cutting celebrated the opening of the new North Port Cancer Center located at 1390 Grand Venture Drive. In nearly 20,000 square feet of space with 16 exam rooms, 45 chemotherapy infusion chairs and PET/CT scan technology, along with laboratory, oral oncolytic specialty pharmacy and care management services, patients receive the most advanced and personalized treatments and services.

NEW TRINITY CANCER CENTER EXPANDS SERVICES IN PASCO COUNTY

NEW CANCER CENTER OPENS IN MANATEE COUNTY The FCS Trinity Cancer Center is now open at 9320 State Road 54. The 37,000-square-foot facility has replaced the two prior FCS locations in Trinity. It includes 27 exam rooms and 54 chairs for chemotherapy and other infusion therapies, as well as radiation oncology and next-generation PET/ CT imaging technology, laboratory, oral oncolytic specialty pharmacy and care management services for patients participating in value-based care. Even the Tampa Bay Lightning's Thunderbug came out to see the new space.

A ribbon-cutting marked the opening of the new state-of-the-art FCS Bradenton Cancer Center located at 3630 Manatee Ave. W., which replaces the two prior FCS locations in Bradenton. With greatly expanded treatment space, the clinic includes 18 exam rooms, 50 infusion chairs and on-site imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services. Care management and access to clinical trial research opportunities are also available to patients.

LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONS

Chris Chadwick

Vice President Service Delivery & Infrastructure Chris oversees the management, development, delivery and maintenance of the FCS IT infrastructure and service delivery functions, and drives the planning and deployment of strategic initiatives to enhance all end-to-end IT solutions. An accomplished leader in enterprise support and infrastructure management, Chris has extensive experience in global team building, client management and data-driven process engineering with a focus on maximizing efficiency, service delivery and client satisfaction.

Josh Eaves

Senior Vice President Corporate Development A seasoned business development and sales professional with nearly 20 years of experience, Josh is responsible for FCS’s new business development initiatives, including strategic partnerships, service line innovation and expansion. He brings a wealth of expertise developing strategies designed to improve access to the scope of oncology services and resources.

Inga Gonzalez

Senior Vice President Practice Operations Inga oversees clinic locations covering FCS’s presence in Central and Northeast Florida, leading the implementation of strategic imperatives to drive patient satisfaction, physician and team member engagement, and improve efficiencies and effectiveness within the clinical setting. She has a key role in the development and redesign of new sites of care to support the growth of the practice and also works to strengthen and expand relationships with healthcare systems, referring physicians, vendors and other market-based partners. Inga joined the FCS operations team in 2009 and was named FCS Vice President of Operations for Central Florida in 2017.

Ken Sturtz

Chief Information Officer As Chief Information Officer, Ken Sturtz, MBA, MHA oversees all information technology operations and drives digital innovation company-wide. He joined FCS in March 2022, bringing more than 15 years of healthcare IT executive leadership experience across multiple care settings in military, academic, private and non-profit healthcare sectors. Prior to joining FCS, he served as Chief Information Officer for Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida, where he led enterprise infrastructure, application, security, analytics and end-user support services encompassing multiple locations of inpatient and outpatient senior care and living facilities. During his 20-plus-year career with the U.S. Army, he held a variety of increasingly responsible positions and served within Chief Information and Chief Technology Officer roles, providing support to numerous hospitals and health care facilities in the U.S. and overseas.

Amy Pacey, MBA, SPHR

Senior Vice President People & Culture A Senior Human Resource Executive with over 30 years of experience, Amy oversees strategic HR initiatives, supporting FCS in becoming a choice employer by enhancing talent management and attraction practices, improving efficiency and effectiveness of HR and implementing workforce planning, engagement and diversity initiatives. She also serves as FCS’s Diversity Officer.

Marilyn Morales, EdS, MS, MBA, LBBP, CPT

Senior Vice President Organizational Effectiveness & Learning Marilyn drives learning, performance improvement and engagement strategies to foster confidence, success and continuous learning for team members at all levels. Collaborating with key stakeholders across the organization, she oversees employee safety and well-being, enculturation of the patient experience and management of key external relationships with clinical programs and educational institutes. Marilyn joined FCS in 2018 as Vice President Organizational Effectiveness & Learning, also serving as FCS’s Learning Officer.

Jeffrey Rubin

Senior Vice President Operations Jeff joined FCS in 2003 and was named Vice President of Practice Operations in 2015, after serving as Senior Regional Director. He oversees clinical locations from Tallahassee to Naples, and leads implementation of strategic imperatives to drive patient satisfaction, physician and team member engagement and improve efficiencies and effectiveness within the clinical setting. Jeff also plays a key role in development and redesign of new care sites, supporting practice growth, and works to strengthen and expand relationships with healthcare systems, referring physicians, vendors and other marketbased partners. He brings extensive practice management experience and a clinical perspective to his senior leadership role.