Douglas VanOort
Chairman & CEO, NeoGenomics, Fort Myers
NeoGenomics specializes in cancer genetics testing and information services. It provides a comprehensive array of oncology-focused options to physicians to diagnose and treat cancer. The company, which employs about 1,700 around the world, is nearing completion of a $60-million headquarters and advanced laboratory facility in Fort Myers. Before becoming chairman and CEO of NeoGenomics 12 years ago, VanOort was a general partner in a private equity firm and a founding managing partner of a venture capital firm.
| EDUCATION | Bentley University (BS) |
| ADMIRES | Arthrex is an outstanding local company that is growing significantly, creating a lot of jobs and doing important work in health care. |