Leadership
Caring makes the heart grow stronger
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, integrity and transparency are at the heart of everything we do—whether it's caring for a patient, collaborating with a colleague or supporting the communities we serve. We believe that meaningful, compassionate care begins with people who bring purpose to their roles, passion to their teams and heart to their work—every single day.
Headshot on blue background of President & CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health
"You're the heart of our ministry. In everything we do, from providing compassionate, high-quality care to creating an outstanding experience for associates and clinicians, we are guided by our Values."

John Starcher
President & CEO
Chief Administrative Officer Joe Gage
"Health care providers and public policy now stand at a turbulent and critical crossroad. We need the unique vision, voice and purpose of Catholic health care to inspire and lead us as health care changes."

Joe Gage
Chief Administrative Officer
Wael Haidar President Clinical Operations
"The pandemic impacted our employees in so many ways and our agility continues to be tested. As a key leadership value, agility allows us to prepare with resources lessen the impact on our most important asset – you."

Wael Haidar
President Clinical Operations
Chief of People Officer Odesa Stapleton
"Our commitment to dignity & unity strengthens our organization by helping us better connect to our patients, communities, partners and ourselves, so we can fulfill our Mission."

Odesa Stapleton
Chief People Officer - Culture, Policies & Practices
Chief Rewards & Well-Being Officer Nicole Martel
"Our ministry has an ongoing commitment to providing benefits and services, such as our paid parental leave, industry-leading comprehensive education benefits that supports & empowers employees across our organization to continue to grow and prosper – in their careers & individually."

Nicole Martel
Chief Rewards & Well-Being Officer
Our leadership strives to build a strong culture, working tirelessly to help each employee grow and while continuously solving for them. They embody our Mission to improve the health and well-being of our communities and for our employees.​​​​​ Here are the qualities we look for in leaders: 
Agility
Embrace change, innovate with courage and deliver strong performance with urgency.
Deepen the impact
Be open, empowering and transparent, inspiring others with a compelling vision. Act with courage and emotional intelligence. Develop leaders and teams.
Drive for results
Lead, support change and embrace innovation. Operate with efficacy and accuracy to achieve results.
Empower
Share ideas with honesty and compassion to represent our Ministry in voice and heart. Be accountable for actions and decisions.
Strive for excellence
Exercise strategic leadership and collaborate with dignity and respect. Display intellectual rigor while maintaining focus on those we serve.
Unity
Value, trust, respect and include others. Seek varied opinions to find best solution and coach each other to be great.


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We believe great care starts with how we care for one another. From day one, you'll find resources, programs and a culture that helps you bring your best and be your best.
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Dignity & Unity
As we grow together, we strengthen the fabric of our ministry—creating an environment where dignity is upheld, unity is celebrated and our Mission is realized.
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