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SGMC Announces New Leadership Roles in Information Services 

Posted on: September 21st, 2022

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce two new leadership positions in the Information Services department. Zachary White has been named SGMC Director of Enterprise Applications, and Michael Spence has been named SGMC Director of Project Management. 

About Zach White 

In the new role of Director of Enterprise Applications, White will manage Epic electronic health record revenue and clinical analysts. 

Previously a Senior Analyst/Manager with SGMC’s Epic Clinical Ambulatory Team, White has more than eight years of hospital electronic health record and clinical floor experience. During this time, he has worked closely with affiliated physicians and their staff, championing the adoption of the Epic system, improving processes, and leading his team through numerous physician practice onboardings.   

White holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Western Governors University. He is currently completing the requirements for his Master of Science degree in Nursing from the same school. In addition, he has attained the CAHIMS certification from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS).    

About Michael Spence 

In his new role as Director of Project Management, Spence will manage the portfolio of projects for the Information Services division, including those related to Epic.  

Spence has been with SGMC for 24 years and filled numerous technical and leadership roles within the organization. These include his previous positions as Director of Enterprise IT, Network Services Supervisor, and Network Administrator. He has more than 14 years of direct project management experience, including work on projects such as the purchase and integration of Smith Northview Hospital and the deployment of Epic. 

Spence earned a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Technical Management from DeVry University and a Master of Business Administration degree from the Keller Graduate School of Management.  He has also completed additional industry training in Leadership Development and Project Management.  

To learn more, visit sgmc.org.