Oakworth had the opportunity to capture Dr. Piercey’s testimonial in her own words.
“After a decade of health system administration and a term on Governor Lee’s Cabinet as Tennessee’s Commissioner of Health, I found a unique opportunity to acquire an out-of-state specialty pharmacy company. I needed to raise debt financing, and with this pursuit coming on the heels of some prominent bank failures in early 2023, I knew I had a challenge in front of me. It was a complicated, non-traditional deal that included international investors, and Oakworth was one of the few institutions willing to explore the details and nuances of the opportunity.
“The service I received from Oakworth was exceptional – it was innovative and flexible, different than what I have ever experienced from a bank. Oakworth tailored their services to meet my distinctive needs, and because of the education and guidance I was able to gain from Oakworth, I can now serve as a resource to others in these kinds of unconventional situations.
“Although I ultimately partnered with a different lender due to specific investor requirements, Oakworth’s professionalism and ongoing support left a lasting impression. Their genuine interest in my success, even after I chose another path, spoke volumes about their integrity and commitment to building lasting relationships.
“Another standout with Oakworth is the culture. The associates appear to love working there, which speaks volumes to me. How they treat and encourage their associates to succeed is exactly how they treat their clients. Nashville has grown a lot in the past 10 years – it is full of entrepreneurs, especially those of us in healthcare, who have needs that don’t fit into cookie-cutter molds. Oakworth’s problem-solving capabilities make them poised to continue to grow in Middle Tennessee. Their one-point-of-contact approach truly sets them apart and makes communication seamless and efficient.
“Oakworth is not just about banking and loans. It’s about relationships, which is how I like to do business.”
About Lisa
Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA is a physician executive with over 20 years of broad-based clinical and operational experience across the healthcare ecosystem, including ambulatory, inpatient, behavioral health, and post-acute settings, with a career-long focus on improving access to care in rural and vulnerable populations. Dr. Piercey served as Governor Bill Lee’s Commissioner of Health for the State of Tennessee from 2019-2022 and led the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before her tenure in state government, she was in C-suite leadership of a $1.1B health system, serving rural markets in west Tennessee, southwest Kentucky, and northwest Mississippi. Dr. Piercey was raised in a family of farmers and small business owners, and she and her husband have four young adult children.
Dr. Piercey’s company is serviced by our Middle Tennessee location. Learn more about our Middle Tennessee team here.
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