Type Of Business:
Hospital
Expertise:
Leadership; Management; Military operations; Training and development; Business management; Force protection and security operations; Physical security; Risk management; Vulnerability and threat assessment; Emergency response and disaster operations; Emergency operations center management; Tactical operations center management; Federal and state regulatory agency compliance; Health insurance portability and accountability act; Health information technology for economic clinical health
Major Product/SVS:
Health care
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal; Harvard Business Review; The New Yorker
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending quality time with his daughters; Golf; Photography; Reading
Education Degrees:
Associate of Applied Science, Vincennes University
Affiliations Awards:
Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion
Industry:
Health Care Administration
Children's Names:
Christina; Briana
Date of Distinction:
10/4/2011
Work History:
Operations Sergeant Major, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; Senior Operations Sergeant, Linguist, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; Operations Sergeant, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; First Sergeant, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; Readiness Noncommissioned Officer, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; Training Noncommissioned Officer, Florida Army National Guard, US Army; Director of Security, Riverparc Hotel; Administrative Assistant to General Manager, Riverparc Hotel; Operations Manager, Riverparc Hotel; Executive Housekeeper, Riverparc Hotel
Career Achievements:
Recipient, the United States of America Bronze Star Medal for Exceptional Meritorious Service as an Operations Sergeant Major during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Rank Sergeant Major; Completed more than 26 years of service in the U.S. Army and Florida Army National Guard; Previous top secret U.S. government security clearance with sensitive compartmental information access; Graduate of several government senior leadership and management schools; One-year overseas deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; Qualified U.S. government translator and Spanish interpreter
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
My ability to focus on the goal/mission, tenacity and conviction.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
A successful military career served with honor.
How would you like to be remembered by your peers?:
As a great leader and mentor.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
If he could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, he would choose George W. Bush to speak one-on-one about his decision making process as Commander-in-Chief and President of the United States of America.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
One highlight that stood out to him the most was serving his country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Number Of Years In Profession:
26
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to great mentors and a desire to be an integral part of something that is dedicated to the betterment of society.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his leadership skills and commitment to serve.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Lagas has more than 25 years of extensive leadership, human resources administration, operations and training experience experience.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Maintaining leadership and operational responsibility for the environmental services department of a 224-bed acute care hospital with 255,000 square feet and management oversight of 50 employees; Acting as a facility privacy officer for more than 800 employees, medical staff members and business associates; Developing and implementing facility privacy programs, policies and procedures; Functioned as the interim Director of Facilities Management for a 255,000 square feet acute care medical facility; Providing investigations of known or suspected privacy and health insurance portability and accountability act violations; Developing key customer service, hospitality initiatives and programs tailored for a health care setting
Education Certifications:
Certified Facility Privacy Officer (2010); U.S. Army JROTC School of Cadet Command Lions Quest Facilitator Course (2007); Certification, Broward County School Board, Florida ESOL (2006); Department of Defense Anti-Terrorism Training Course (2005); U.S. Army Computer User Security Course (2005); National Safety Council Defensive Driving Course (2005); U.S. Army Armament Repair Course (2003); U.S. Army Interpreter and Translator Course (2002); Florida Army National Guard Prevention of Sexual Harassment Course (2002); U.S. Army Commander and First Sergeant Course (2000); U.S. Army Brigade Command Battle Staff Training (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000); U.S. Army Leader Training Program (1994, 1996, 1998, 2000); U.S. Army Jungle Operations Training Course (1997); Florida Army National Guard TEAM Executive Management Course (1997, 1998); Florida Army National Guard Diversity Training (1995); U.S. Army Training Requirements and Resources System Managers Course (1995); U.S. Army Senior Noncommissioned Officer Battle Staff Course (1994); Florida Army National Guard Personnel Supervisor Course (1994); U.S. Army Infantry Advance Noncommissioned Officer Course (1993); U.S. Navy Rescue Swimmer Course, Rescue Devices (1992); U.S. Army Training Ammunition Course (1992); U.S. Army Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (1992); U.S. Army Automated Training Ammunition Management Course (1991); U.S. Army Weaponeer Instructor Certification Course (1990); U.S. Army Launcher 84mm M136 AT4 Instructor Certification Course (1990); U.S. Army Infantryman Course (1990); U.S. Army Primary Leadership Development Course (1988); U.S. Army Cannon Fire Direction Specialist Course (1987); U.S. Army Training Noncommissioned Officer Course (1986); Florida Army National Guard Training Management Course (1986); U.S. Army Battalion Training Management Course (1983); U.S. Army Tactical Wire Operations Course (1980)
Awards/Honors:
Florida Army National Guard Soldier of the Year; Florida Distinguished Service Medal; Five-Time Recipient, Florida Commendation Medal; Five-Time Recipient, Florida Meritorious Service Ribbon; 15-Time Recipient, Florida Active Duty Ribbon; Bronze Star Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Iraq Campaign Medal; Two-Time Recipient, Meritorious Service Medal; Three-Time Recipient, Army Commendation Medal; Five-Time Recipient, Achievement Medal; Seven-Time Recipient, Army Good Conduct Medal; Two-Time Recipient, Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal; Two-Time Recipient, National Defense Service Medal; Two-Time Recipient, Humanitarian Service Medal; Three-Time Recipient, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” Device; Three-Time Recipient, Non-commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon; Second Runner-up, Second Army Soldier of the Year; Army Service Ribbon; Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon; Expert, Marksmanship Badge; Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Former Wartime Service; Honor Graduate US Army Ordnance Center and School
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Lagas intends to be in a strategic leadership role within an organization that enables him to utilize his years of proven leadership experience in support of the organization's mission and goals.