Atrium Health Navicent Names Elmer Polite as New President

MACON, Ga. – Atrium Health Navicent has named Elmer Polite as its new president, putting him in charge of the health system’s hospitals and other care sites across Central Georgia.

Polite will begin his new role in September. His responsibilities will include oversight of Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center in Macon, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin in Milledgeville and Atrium Health Navicent Peach in Byron.

Polite brings nearly 20 years of health care leadership experience to the position. He most recently served as division president for Lifepoint Health’s Division I, overseeing 25 hospitals across 10 states.

His previous experience also brings him back to a familiar part of Georgia. Polite has held leadership positions at Coliseum Health System in Macon, East Georgia Regional Medical Center in Statesboro and Trinity Hospital of Augusta.

“Elmer Polite is a collaborative and people-centered leader who has a passion for creating environments where teammates can thrive while providing exceptional patient experiences,” said Delvecchio S. Finley, Atrium Health Georgia area president.

Polite’s experience includes hospital operations, physician integration, strategic growth and financial performance, according to Atrium Health Navicent.

He earned bachelor’s degrees in accounting, agribusiness and economics from South Carolina State University and a master’s degree in finance from DeVry University.

Polite is also a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives.