Jody Staggs, CEO
Jody Staggs is the Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Health Research and brings more than two decades of life science industry experience and public company leadership to the role. Prior to joining Cedar Health Research, Jody served as Chief Executive Officer of SWK Holdings Corporation, a publicly traded holding company focused on the life sciences sector. During his tenure, he led the growth of SWK’s life science finance business as well as the transformation of its CDMO subsidiary. Under his leadership, SWK became a market leader and trusted partner to healthcare and life sciences organizations. A results-driven executive, Jody combines an operator’s focus on people and culture with a service-oriented approach to all stakeholders. Jody holds a degree from the University of Arkansas.