Gina Bradley Tuttle, Chairman of the Opelousas General Health System Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Armentor as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of OGHS

Gina Bradley Tuttle, Chairman of the Opelousas General Health System Board of Trustees, is pleased to announce the appointment of Lance Armentor as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of OGHS effective Monday, April 1, 2024. Mr. Armentor was selected after a nationwide search by the Board of Trustees of OGHS, including Mrs. Gina Tuttle as Chairman, Albert Simien as Vice Chair, Mary Doucet as Secretary, Alton Broussard, Judge James Doherty Jr., Charles Going, Dr. Derek Metoyer, Dr. Kerry Thibodeaux and Robert Wolfe, Jr.

“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Armentor to OGHS as our new CEO. With his extensive leadership experience and passion for healthcare excellence, we are confident that he will lead us to new heights of success. The appointment of Mr. Armentor reflects the Board of Trustees’ commitment to securing visionary leadership for Opelousas General. He brings a dynamic perspective and a strategic vision that aligns seamlessly with our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community,” said Ms. Tuttle.

Mr. Armentor joins us from Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, Louisiana where he currently serves as President and CEO. Prior to his current role, he was Executive Vice President of Operations between Ochsner and CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles in their Joint Venture in Lake Charles. He also served as CEO of Avail Hospital in Lake Charles, which was a privately-owned hospital with inpatient and emergency room services. Jim Juneau, who has been serving as Interim CEO at OGHS since Mr. Kenneth Cochran’s resignation, will continue to serve in that role until the end of March, when he resumes his position as Chief Financial Officer.

A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Mr. Armentor earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management from McNeese State University and his Master’s of Health Administration from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Mr. Armentor also received his Yellow Belt in Lean Six Sigma and completed the Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents with FEMA.

One of Mr. Armentor’s notable achievements is that he achieved #1 ranking for patient satisfaction and “likelihood to recommend” in the market and improved employee engagement from the 70^th to the 90^th percentile through deep listening and increased visibility, communication and interaction with staff at all levels. He also expanded services at Savoy Medical Center to include teleneurology, urology, ENT and opened 6 Rural Health Clinics (RHCs). He was also successful in recruitment of a full-time oncologist for the Cancer Center in Mamou, which helped to drive increased volume.

In his role as CEO of Opelousas General Health System, Armentor will be responsible for oversight of all aspects of OGHS’s operations, including strategic planning, financial management, quality improvement initiatives, and community engagement efforts. He will work closely with the Board of Trustees, medical staff, administrative team and employees to ensure that Opelousas General continues to delivery high-quality care and remains at the forefront of healthcare.

“I am honored to have been chosen as the next CEO of Opelousas General Health System, “ said Armentor. “I am committed to building upon the strong foundation established by my predecessors and working collaboratively with the talented team at OGHS to enhance the health and well-being of the communities we serve. My wife, Samantha and 5 children – Sylvia (12), Relic (10), Genevieve (8), Charlotte (5), and Gwendoline (2) look forward to making St. Landry Parish our home in the future.”

Please join us in welcoming Lance Armentor to Opelousas General Health System.

About Opelousas General Health System

Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Serving as the region's referral medical center, OGHS is a 181-bed, full service medical center, and the area's most comprehensive community health care facility offering a wide range of medical specialties and state-of-the-art technology. Visit us at www.opelousasgeneral.com.