AHLA Announces Rob Gerberry as President-Elect Designate

AHLA is pleased to announce that Rob Gerberry has been elected as the President-Elect Designate. As Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of Summa Health, Gerberry brings over twenty-five years of corporate health law experience to this leadership role. He currently serves on the AHLA Board of Directors and the Governance Committee, having previously served as Chair of the In-House Counsel Group and Vice Chair of Education.

"I am delighted that Rob will continue to contribute his strong strategic thinking and governance skills to the Board and our association in this new capacity," said Asha Scielzo, President of AHLA. "Rob is deeply committed to health law education, both within AHLA and through his academic endeavors, demonstrating his dedication to developing the next generation of health law professionals. He is a highly effective leader and thoughtful collaborator, dedicated to advancing our association's mission. 

"I am honored to serve as AHLA's President-Elect Designate," said Gerberry. "Throughout my career, AHLA has been an invaluable resource for professional development and education. I look forward to working with membership to advance AHLA's mission of delivering authoritative educational content and serving as a professional home for all who engage in the practice of health law."

At Summa Health, Gerberry oversees legal, audit, compliance, risk management, government and community relations, physician services, and governance functions for both provider operations and their health insurance plan. He advises the Board and executive team on strategic and operational matters, enterprise risk, and strategic planning.

Beyond his corporate role, Gerberry contributes to health law education as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Notre Dame and the Penn Carey Law School, teaching courses in Corporate Law, Compliance, and Governance. He previously taught Health Care Transactions and the Law of Health Care Organizations and Finance at the Case Western Reserve School of Law.

David S. Cade, Chief Executive Officer of AHLA, added, "Rob's multifaceted experience across provider operations, health insurance, corporate governance, and academia brings a valuable perspective to AHLA's leadership. His demonstrated commitment to education aligns perfectly with AHLA's mission to deliver authoritative educational content to our diverse health law community. I am confident that Rob's leadership will help advance health care through his guidance of our Association."

Gerberry earned his B.A. in Preprofessional Studies from the University of Notre Dame and his J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, where he was a member of the Law Review and Executive Editor of the Journal of Law and Health. Prior to joining Summa Health, he practiced law in Cleveland, Ohio at Calfee, Halter & Griswold and McDonald, Hopkins. He remains active in his community, serving on several boards including the First Tee, International Soap Box Derby, and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.