Tripp Umbach has cultivated relationships with national and international renowned experts with the depth and breadth of experience to provide valuable insights to the markets we serve.

Lawrence Bonchek, MD
“One of the world’s leading cardiothoracic surgeons has transformed in his “second career” into a gifted consultant with a passion for driving the transformation of community hospitals into academic medical centers.  Lawrence provides detailed analysis and editorial excellence to Tripp Umbach projects.  He serves as the Editor in Chief of an exceptional medical journal at Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is also the Board Chair at Franklin & Marshall College.”

Richard “Buz” Cooper, MD
“Buz Cooper is a national expert in physician workforce analysis.  He singlehandedly changed the course of medical education in America through countless articles and studies showing the need for more physicians.  Buz is a leading voice in the national health care debate and a key advisor on Tripp Umbach projects.”

William Lafe
"Bill is a nationally recognized expert in helping non-profit organizations develop strategic plans and secure private and foundation support.  Bill is the former president of Pittsburgh’s largest charitable foundation and a long time associate of the Tripp Umbach team."

Robert Lurcott
“Bob is one of America’s most celebrated urban and regional planners.  Having spent years as the director of city planning in Pittsburgh and a pioneer with the Pittsburgh Cultural District, Bob is gifted at understanding economic development issues and providing Tripp Umbach clients with actionable solutions.”

Elizabeth Paul
“Elizabeth Paul is Tripp Umbach’s original project leader, now serving as a special internal consultant to Tripp Umbach’s project management team.  Beth has provided leadership on several hundred projects in all regions of the United States in her 17 year history with Tripp Umbach.”

Tripp Umbach has cultivated relationships with national and international renowned experts with the depth and breadth of experience to provide valuable insights to the markets we serve.

Lawrence Bonchek, MD
“One of the world’s leading cardiothoracic surgeons has transformed in his “second career” into a gifted consultant with a passion for driving the transformation of community hospitals into academic medical centers.  Lawrence provides detailed analysis and editorial excellence to Tripp Umbach projects.  He serves as the Editor in Chief of an exceptional medical journal at Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and is also the Board Chair at Franklin & Marshall College.”

Richard “Buz” Cooper, MD
“Buz Cooper is a national expert in physician workforce analysis.  He singlehandedly changed the course of medical education in America through countless articles and studies showing the need for more physicians.  Buz is a leading voice in the national health care debate and a key advisor on Tripp Umbach projects.”

William Lafe
"Bill is a nationally recognized expert in helping non-profit organizations develop strategic plans and secure private and foundation support.  Bill is the former president of Pittsburgh’s largest charitable foundation and a long time associate of the Tripp Umbach team."

Robert Lurcott
“Bob is one of America’s most celebrated urban and regional planners.  Having spent years as the director of city planning in Pittsburgh and a pioneer with the Pittsburgh Cultural District, Bob is gifted at understanding economic development issues and providing Tripp Umbach clients with actionable solutions.”

Elizabeth Paul
“Elizabeth Paul is Tripp Umbach’s original project leader, now serving as a special internal consultant to Tripp Umbach’s project management team.  Beth has provided leadership on several hundred projects in all regions of the United States in her 17 year history with Tripp Umbach.”