Privia Health Group, Inc. announced that Edward C. Fargis has been named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, effective January 29, 2024. Mr. Fargis will serve as the Company's chief legal officer, working with Privia executive leadership to support the Company's long-term direction and growth. Mr. Fargis succeeds Thomas Bartrum, who plans to depart after serving as Privia?s general counsel since 2015.

Thomas has been an integral part of Privia?s growth and success over the past ten years, and his family much success and happiness in the future. Mr. Bartrum will stay with the Company through May 31, 2024, to ensure a smooth transition. Edward C. Fargis was most recently Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategic Transactions, for Zelis Parent, L.P., a market-leading healthcare technology company, and previously held the roles of Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary for Zelis between September 2017 and January 2022.

Prior to joining Zelis, Mr. Fargis served as General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer for Personal Touch Home Health, Inc.Mr. Fargis also held various executive and other senior leadership positions for Touchstone Health Partnership, Inc. from November 2009 to December 2016, including the roles of Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer. Mr. Fargis began his legal career with Battle Fowler LLP. He received a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. in History from Hamilton College.