Ron Frieson

Ron Frieson is Chief Operating Officer of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In this role, Frieson leads all clinical operations of the healthcare system. He joined Children’s in June 2008 and has served as COO since July 2020.Frieson previously served as President, Foundation and External Affairs leading the philanthropic efforts of the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. Prior to joining Children’s, Frieson served as Interim President and CEO of the Atlanta Urban League, where he provided leadership during a difficult period in the organization’s history. Most of Frieson’s professional career was spent in the telecommunications arena as President of Georgia Operations for the BellSouth/AT&T Corporation where he was responsible for the regulatory, legislative, public policy and external affairs areas for the company. Additionally, Frieson was the first Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for BellSouth.

Frieson serves as an advisory board member for Truist Bank Atlanta and on the boards of Colorado Technical University, The University of Tennessee Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network and Zoo Atlanta. His prior board leadership includes Hands on Atlanta, the Atlanta Urban League, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the American Kidney Fund.