
Brian Fritz brings more than 15 years of experience in healthcare operations
to his role as president for Westmoreland, Latrobe, and Frick Hospitals.
He started his career at Excela Health in 2007 after completing an Administrative
Residency and Fellowship. In 2014, he joined Pinnacle Health System (now
known as UPMC Central PA) in Harrisburg, serving as the Senior Director
of Business Operations. In 2020, Fritz returned to Excela Health as the
System Vice President of Surgical Services.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Policy and Administration
from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master’s Degree in
Business Administration from Waynesburg University. A Ligonier native,
he is a board member of the Westmoreland County Economic Growth Connection.
He and his wife, Megan, are the parents of two daughters and live in Unity
Township, Westmoreland County.
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