Lynne Fruth

Lynne Fruth

President, Fruth Pharmacy By Arianna Whitehair “I like to say that I didn’t choose my career, it chose me.” Lynne Fruth, president and chairman of the board for Fruth Pharmacy—a regional chain of retail pharmacies—stepped up to the challenge of saving her family’s business with little experience and a lot of determination. Fruth graduated from…

Joseph Deegan

Joseph Deegan

Business Development Liaison, Thomas Health By Maggie Hatfield For Joseph Deegan, business development liaison of Thomas Health, the story of how he ended up where he is today is one of tragedy and triumph. Deegan lost both of his parents during his youth, but he always admired the legacies they left behind. “My dad, even…

Doug Bentz

Doug Bentz

CEO, Roane General Hospital By Arianna Whitehair  “Our goal is to be the benchmark of high quality, highly reliable, patient-centered care—to let the patient know we care,” says Doug Bentz, CEO of Roane General Hospital. Doug Bentz, who has served as CEO of Roane General Hospital for over 21 years, prides himself on his ability…