Guest Speaker Lisa Piercey

Lisa Piercey is a board-certified physician executive and former Tennessee Commissioner of Health under Governor Bill Lee, where she served as a member of his Cabinet. A pediatrician by training, she previously held senior leadership roles at West Tennessee Healthcare, overseeing multiple hospitals and facilities. Dr. Piercey is the author of Natural-Born Entrepreneurs: Breaking into Business Ownership and a three-time acquirer of lower middle market health-related companies through traditional search fund, self-funded search, and independent sponsor models. With dual board certifications in General Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics, an MBA, and numerous professional honors, she remains actively involved in child abuse prevention, rural health initiatives, and expanding access to care for underserved populations. A passionate advocate, strategic advisor, and serial angel investor, Dr. Piercey continues to serve on multiple healthcare boards and advisory councils nationwide.