Ben Spence, chief financial and business services officer for Lee Health, was recently honored as FGCU’s 2020 Alumnus of Distinction at the school’s annual alumni awards ceremony. This recognition is the highest alumni honor awarded by FGCU.
Spence, who graduated from FGCU in 2010 with a M.S. in Health Science, started at Lee Health as a reimbursement clerk in 1995. Prior to joining the health system, Spence earned a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University in 1992 and spent time working in real estate.
As Lee Health’s CFO, Spence has developed long and short-term financial plans to provide the resources needed to achieve the health system’s strategic initiatives, vision and mission. His oversight has led to significant financial accomplishments that afford the opportunity to treat every patient regardless of their ability to pay.
In addition to his role at Lee Health, Spence is an active member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and a member at-large of the Horizon Council. He also supports many community organizations including the American Heart Association, United Way, Ronald McDonald House Charities and SalusCare.