Leadership
Scott Lowe
Chief Executive Officer - Market
Market CEO Scott Lowe brings more than 20 years of administrative experience in both operations and finance to Physicians Regional Healthcare System . Prior to being named Market CEO, he served as the CEO at Physicians Regional - Collier Boulevard for two years. Following this role, he served as the system chief financial officer (CFO).
His prior experience and education are notable. Scott joined Cleveland Clinic Florida in 1998 as part of the management team that developed and opened the Naples campus and remained as the director of finance for all Florida operations until 2005. He was the CFO of Surgery Partners, LLC in Tampa from 2005 to 2008 prior to returning to Naples to join Physicians Regional Healthcare System. His earlier career includes appointments in managed care with Neighborhood Health Partners and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
He holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Miami, a master’s degree in public health from the University of Texas, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia. Scott is very involved in the Collier County community, and has held board positions with the Marco Island YMCA and the Marco Island Charter Middle School Board and has participated in various civic activities.
Susan Takacs
Chief Operating Officer - Market
Chief Operating Officer Susan Takacs brings a wealth of experience to Physicians Regional Healthcare System, having held several hospital operations positions throughout her career in healthcare.
Susan joined Health Management Associates in June 2003 as an assistant administrator at Santa Rosa Medical Center in Milton, FL. Over her nine year career with Health Management Associates, Susan held administrative positions at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO; Wuesthoff Medical Center - Melbourne in Melbourne, FL; Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge in Naples, FL, and East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro, GA. She also served as the chief operating officer of Quincy Medical Center, a member of Steward Healthcare, in the greater Boston area. Most recently, Susan held the position of director of operations for the Naples Community Hospital Physician Group in Naples, FL.
Susan graduated from Indiana University with a BS in finance and the University of Notre Dame with a master's in business administration.
Christine Taramasco
Market Chief Nursing Officer
Christine Taramasco, MSN, R.N., brings extensive experience to our leadership team as our market chief nursing officer. Since 2006 she has served as the chief nursing officer at several Florida hospitals including: Englewood Community Hospital, Central Florida Regional Hospital and Brandon Regional Hospital. She also served as the administrative director of nursing services with Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center. She comes with a strong record of accomplishments built on the ability to produce results, create growth and transform culture.
Chris received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Oral Robert University and an MSN in nursing executive leadership from Research College of Nursing. She is also a certified nurse executive through American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Jan Viera
Chief Financial Officer
Jan Viera, chief financial officer, brings more than 15 years of healthcare experience. Jan has held various finance leadership positions – most recently, as assistant chief financial officer at Physicians Regional Healthcare System. Prior to joining Physicians Regional, Jan was the finance director for Bayfront Health Brooksville and Bayfront Health Spring Hill. Jan started his healthcare career at Health & Hospitals Corporation in New York City where he served as assistant director of internal audit.
Jan holds a master’s degree in finance from the Interamerican University and a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Puerto Rico.
Brian Orta
Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Brian, a Florida native with familial roots in healthcare and healthcare administration, understands the importance of healthcare and is committed to the healthcare system through his role as assistant CEO. Most recently, Brian served as associate administrator with North Shore Medical Center in Miami, Florida, before joining us at Physicians Regional. Prior to his time at North Shore, he was the surgical oncology and neuroscience service line manager for Tenet Healthcare’s Eastern Regional Coastal Division, located in Coral Springs, FL.
Brian received both his master’s degree in healthcare administration and Bachelor of Science in business administration from the University of Florida.
Sylvia Coffing
Market Chief Quality Officer
Sylvia, DNP, CHC, is an accomplished executive bringing more than 10 years of experience in integrity-based leadership and Clinical Operations to our organization. Sylvia has previous experience serving as vice president of quality and clinical operations, chief nursing officer, as well as chief compliance officer for eight years in Indiana. She is equipped with expertise in key areas of an acute care hospital setting including: risk management, infection control, national quality reporting, QAPI, regulatory, accreditation, root cause analysis (RCA’s), RAC reviews, legal claims, company policies, PT/OT, clinical laboratory, case management, utilization review, patient engagement, organ procurement, and physician practices/ISPINE.
Sylvia holds a doctorate degree in executive leadership from American Sentinel University, a master’s degree in nursing education, a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Wesleyan University, and a diploma in registered nursing from St. Mary’s School of Nursing.