Chaz Rhone earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Florida and began his career as an infection preventionist (IP) in 2007. He is currently the assistant vice president of Infection Prevention at HCA Healthcare North Florida Division. Rhone became certified in infection prevention in 2012, recognized as an APIC Hero in 2016, APIC Fellow in 2019 and APIC Champion in 2022.

His professional passions include advancing the field of IP through leadership development of IPs and advocating for MPH students as equally qualified candidates for IP positions. To that end, he is currently co-chair of the APIC Academic Pathway Steering Committee and recently served on the APIC Professional Development Committee.