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Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

As mid-Michigans premier health care organization and the regions largest private employer, Sparrow provides quality care to tens of

Thirty-three years of Executive leadership across six diverse healthcare systems, including oversight of operational improvement/turnaround initiatives; strategic direction setting; merger, acquisition and integration; Physician Enterprise development and nationally recognized expertise in Population Health Management. Success is achieved through a combination of creating a compelling vision and strategy supported by analytical expertise, strong interpersonal skills, steady leadership and the ability to translate and communicate complex issues throughout an organization in a clear, concise and timely manner.