Lori Cerami

Lori Cerami is a dynamic leader with over 26 years of experience in healthcare operations and leadership. With an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas, specializing in Healthcare Leadership and Finance, Lori has honed her ability to bring clarity, consistency, and alignment to complex organizational projects. Her passion lies in fostering strong teams, driving operational excellence, and creating a culture where employees thrive.

For 18 years, Lori served as COO at Foot and Ankle Associates of North Texas, where she led her team through pivotal transformations in the ever-changing healthcare landscape. Her leadership resulted in longstanding organizational growth, patient retention, and streamlined workflows, including multiple successful EHR conversions. As CEO of Arlington Orthopedics, she implemented a scheduling system that doubled call center efficiency, demonstrating her knack for applying innovative solutions to enhance performance.

Known for her "multiplier effect," Lori has a talent for activating progress where it is needed most, believing deeply that engaged employees are the cornerstone of an organization’s success. Her determination to make a meaningful impact earned her the 2023 Citizen of the Year award from the Southlake Chamber of Commerce.

A lifelong distance runner who has completed countless marathons, Lori brings the same perseverance and determination to her career and personal endeavors. Whether in the boardroom or the community, Lori is driven by a passion for growth, meaningful connections, and creating a positive legacy.