Ammon Lesher
About Ammon Lesher
Ammon Lesher serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Gordian, where he has held various leadership roles for over ten years. He has a strong legal background and expertise in guiding businesses through acquisitions and private equity exits.
Current Role at Gordian
Ammon Lesher serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Gordian, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on establishing a culture of continuous improvement, emphasizing productivity, revenue growth, and margin expansion. His leadership aims to enhance operational efficiency and drive the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Gordian
Lesher has held several significant roles at Gordian over a period of ten years. He served as Vice President and General Counsel from 2013 to 2021, overseeing all legal affairs of the company. He also held the position of Vice President and General Manager for Healthcare and International from 2021 to 2023, where he was responsible for the strategic vision for healthcare and international clients. Additionally, he led the implementation and service delivery teams to expand operations across the US, Canada, and the UK.
Legal Background
Before joining Gordian, Ammon Lesher worked as an attorney at Turner Padget Graham & Laney, P.A. from 2010 to 2012 and at Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. from 2012 to 2013. His experience in these roles involved managing both transactional and litigation matters for corporate clients, providing him with a strong foundation in legal practices relevant to business operations.
Education and Expertise
Lesher is a graduate of the University of South Carolina’s School of Law, where he earned his J.D. from 2006 to 2009. He also holds a Master of Science in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston, achieved from 2004 to 2006, and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the same institution, completed from 2000 to 2002. His expertise includes guiding businesses through successful private equity exits and managing business acquisitions and integrations.