Charles L. “Chuck” Spicer, Jr., FACHE, joined Our Lady of the Lake Health as President in October 2022. Our Lady of the Lake Health is sponsored by the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and is a part of its Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System.
Spicer previously served as President and CEO of OU Medicine, a health system that encompasses OU Medical Center, The Children’s Hospital, OU Medical Center Edmond and OU Health Breast Health Network Edmond. Spicer worked at OU Medicine for 17 years, where he also served as CEO of The Children’s Hospital for five years and chief operating officer for OU Medical Center for two years before assuming his role as CEO of the health system.
Spicer brings with him close to 30 years of knowledge and experience in the field of healthcare administration and has a deep understanding of the emerging healthcare needs of a flagship medical center as well as a growing outpatient and physician clinic footprint. He is also familiar with the necessary elements of value-based care and population health as we continue to make a positive impact for families in Louisiana.
He has a strong commitment to the areas he serves and is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Baton Rouge Health District, Louisiana Business and Industry, Baton Rouge Area Chamber and Capital Area United Way.