LCHS: Robert Fargo joins as Director of Facilities Management

LOWVILLE, NY─ Robert Fargo has joined Lewis County Health System as Director of Facilities Management.

Mr. Fargo oversees maintenance, security, and health and safety at all health system facilities.

"We are thrilled to welcome Robert to the team," said Chief Executive Officer Gerald R. Cayer. "His 28 years of experience in health care construction, maintenance, and plant operations will continue to advance our preventive maintenance and infrastructure goals."    

Mr. Fargo is a North Country native and graduate of Sandy Creek Central School, Sandy Creek, New York. He holds a degree in electrical construction and maintenance from SUNY Canton, Canton, New York, and maintains numerous health, safety, advanced security, and emergency preparedness certifications. 

Robert's career began at BCCS, Inc., as a construction electrician. In 1998, he joined Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, New York, as a maintenance electrician, and in 2009 he was promoted to Manager of Facility Maintenance.

"It is an exciting time to join the health system team as we move forward on the capital project and continue to ensure a safe and modern environment for our patients, residents, visitors, and staff," stated Robert Fargo, LCHS Director of Facilities Management.

Mr. Fargo has served as Head Coach for girls' varsity lacrosse at General Brown Junior/Senior High School, Brownville, NY, and as Assistant Head Coach for girls' varsity lacrosse at Watertown High School, Watertown, NY.  Robert enjoys spending time with family and is an avid Syracuse University football fan when not at work.

Image courtesy via Lewis County Health System.