Delta Dental of Virginia names new president, CEO

DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oct 19, 2017

Delta Dental of Virginia has named Frank Lucia as its new president and CEO, effective November 13, 2017.

Lucia was previously president and CEO of Dean Health Plan. He will succeed George Levicki, who is retiring after 36 years with Delta Dental of Virginia.

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