Columbia, SC – LRADAC, the designated alcohol and drug abuse authority for Lexington and Richland Counties, announces Bruce E. Wright as the agency’s new Chief Financial Officer and Tony Claremont as the new Director of Outpatient Treatment Services.
In his new role as Chief Financial Officer, Wright will help lead LRADAC’s administration division, which is responsible for the agency’s Finance, Operations, IT, and Patient Accounts. Wright completed his undergraduate degree in Accounting at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, and earned a Master of Business Administration at the University of South Carolina. He brings more than 20 years of experience in finance, accounting, and healthcare administration to LRADAC.
Before his new role as director of Outpatient Treatment, Claremont served as LRADAC’s CQI Director, where he ensured appropriate quality monitoring of records and processes, coordinated and oversaw the clinical supervision process, and ensured oversight and adherence to key regulatory and accreditation requirements. In addition, Claremont served LRADAC as both a clinical counselor and program manager for Adolescent Outpatient services. Claremont graduated from Sam Houston State University, earning a B.S. in Psychology and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology.
“We’re so excited to have such seasoned professionals in these new management roles at LRADAC,” said Wendy Hughes, President and CEO of LRADAC. “Both Bruce and Tony have unparalleled expertise in the healthcare field, and both share a passion for quality patient care. We look forward to their contributions in these new roles.”
