David Gentle

David Gentle has over a decade of experience in contract negotiation and management, currently serving as Senior Manager of National Contracting at Centene Corporation since May 2012. In this role, David oversees national laboratory providers and vendor management for various medical specialties, including radiology and therapy. Previous positions at Centene include roles as both Manager and Contract Negotiator, with extensive travel for in-person negotiations. Additionally, David has experience in volunteer coordination and program management from earlier roles at LifeBridge Partnership and the Boy Scouts of America, where responsibilities included overseeing summer camp programs and developing operational policies. David holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy from Saint Louis University.