stonish pierce, fache
the people's executive
About ME
Advisor | Board-Certified Healthcare Executive | Consultant | Innovator |
Operations and Strategy Leader | Public Speaker | USC Alumni
I am a nationally recognized board-certified (FACHE®) healthcare executive with diverse clinical and leadership experiences in acute and ambulatory operations spanning not-for-profit, public, private, government, academic/teaching and faith-based hospitals, integrated delivery systems and for-profit physical therapy sectors.
I am committed to balancing strategy and operations and creating structure out of ambiguity. My people-centered approach and life experiences guide my collaborative leadership style and vision to improve healthcare delivery.
NEWS/UPDATES
New Leadership Role
I am pleased to announce that I have joined Trinity Health Georgia as the President/CEO which includes St. Mary's Health Care System (Athens) and Mercy Care in Atlanta. I'm appreciative of the Trinity Health team and regional Board for believing in my vision to lead the organization.
news/updates
Follow the Brand Podcast
I was fortunate to join Grant McGaugh as his featured guest on the Follow the Brand podcast. We discussed a number topics including many of the healthcare leaders and physicians that have influenced my career thus far and my evolution to become "the people's executive."
Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple and iHeart.
NEWS/UPDATES
Thought Leadership Feature
I always appreciate brief and insightful Q&A responses from other healthcare leaders. Thanks to the team at Modern Healthcare for allowing me to participate this time around.
I was fortunate to share my perspective regarding my leadership style, expertise, balancing strategy & operations, keeping my leadership skills sharp and insight into one of my healthcare role models.
news/updates
Modern Healthcare Top 25 Emerging Leaders (formerly Up and Comers)
I was fortunate to be named to Modern Healthcare’s 2021 class of Top 25 Emerging Leaders. Each year, Modern Healthcare honors emerging leaders, who have made significant contributions in the areas of innovation and financial, operational and clinical excellence early in their careers.
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Black Social Capital Podcast (BSC)
My episode about my professional journey on The BSC Podcast is now available! The BSC Podcast talks about issues that affect Black professionals at work and in academia. I appreciated the opportunity to visit with Drs. Theo and Jacqui to talk about the evolution of "the people's executive."
news/updates
People First, then Profit: 5 Principles to Build a People-Rich Culture
I was one of seven healthcare leaders interviewed for executive-level insights and featured by the author, Kim A. Smith. Mrs. Smith educates readers on how five core principles will help leaders build a people-rich culture within their teams and across their organizations.
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Growth Edge Leadership Podcast
I was fortunate to join Laurie Baedke, FACHE FACMPE of Creighton University as a featured guest for her podcast to discuss allyship during these transformative times. We touched on a series of topics which included practical and actionable steps that leaders and organizations can take today!“A leader is a person you follow to a place
you wouldn’t go by yourself.”
joel a. barker
Expertise
Clinical Program Development
New program developments have included: emergency departments, bronchoscopy centers, OB hospitalist program, cancer center, pain center, orthopedic/rehab center, diabetes/endocrine center, pharmacy, gastroenterology, infusion centers, outpatient rehab and retail clinics.
Portfolio Optimization
Demonstrated planning and execution of portfolio changes to maximize economies of scale and support long-term financial stability. Experience enhancing and revitalizing existing service line operations.
Profit & Loss Management
Nearly two decades of consistent budget performance. Demonstrated abilities to grow top line revenue, manage costs and lead financial turnarounds in distinct markets.
Culture Enhancement
People-centered approach focused on concurrently improving employee engagement, physician engagement and patient experience in diverse markets and among different stakeholders.
Patient Experience
Patients are the reason our services exist and serve as the foundation for all decisions. I present proven abilities to lead deployment of tactical strategies that have improved emergency, inpatient and outpatient loyalty across varying vendor platforms and competitive markets.
Quality Improvement
Beginning my career as a clinician, safety/quality is imperative. I bring diverse personal experiences, differing market & system exposures and the commitment to support clinicians in positively affecting quality outcomes across acute and ambulatory settings. Launched (twice) multidisciplinary Hospital Quality Council to reinvigorate safety culture
Board and Community Relations
Direct public and private Board service (including general and philanthropic boards) including several business plans approved for strategic system funding in diverse markets. Also served for five years on FQHC Full Board and Quality Committee. Experience in managing community, political, vendor and partner relationships as well as community relations committees.
Physician Relations
Physician partner approach w/ exposure to foundation, employed, independent, Physician-Hospital-Organization, Physician Organization models & Professional Service Agreements. Experienced w/ contracting, compensation, recruitment, retention/engagement, wellness program design, Medical Executive and Department Committees. My approach is viewing physicians as key partners.
Employee Engagement/Development
Demonstrated improvements of division-wide employee engagement, direct report engagement and talent development in every market. Particular interest in leader mentoring and development with several successful leaders that have have evolved to excel in the industry.
Executive Leadership
Experience personally serving in increasing executive roles. Capable of communicating vertically and horizontally to provide leadership necessary to drive strategy, transformation and execution.
professional experiences
Trinity Health Georgia
(St. Mary's Health Care System)
President/Chief Executive Officer
Holy Cross Health (Trinity Health)
Chief Operating Officer &
President, Physician Outpatient Surgery Center
Beaumont Health (Beaumont)
System Vice President, Operations
Presence Health (Ascension)
Chief Operating & Chief Business Development Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Director, Ambulatory Services
Palomar Health (Mayo Care Network-past member)
Manager, Clinical Services
Administrative Fellow
VA Medical Center, Los Angeles
Administrative Resident
IMpact
Facility/Construction Deliverables
- St. Mary's Cardiac Cath Lab Renovation, Athens, GA
- St. Mary's Breast Health Center, Athens, GA
- Holy Cross Bronchoscopy Suite, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross PET/CT Modernization, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross Imaging (CT) Expansion, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross OR Modernization-Phase I, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross Rehab Institute, Pompano Beach, FL
- Holy Cross Lab/Pre-Surgical Testing Center, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross Gallagher MOB Modernization, Ft. Lauderdale
- Holy Cross Retail Center, Ft. Lauderdale
- Beaumont Pulmonary, Troy, MI
- Beaumont PM&R, Dearborn, MI
- Beaumont General Surgery, Dearborn, MI
- Presence Center for Cancer and Specialty Care, Chicago
- Presence Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Care, Chicago
- Presence Pain Care, Chicago
- Presence Cardiac Cath Lab, Chicago
- Presence at Community First Medical Center Infusion, Chicago
- Presence Pediatric Mobile Van, Chicago
- Presence Sleep Medicine expansion, Chicago
- Palomar Health retail pharmacy, San Diego
- Palomar Health expresscare, San Diego
Cumulative Career Impact
- $8.8M+ New Revenue
- $4.9M Cost Savings
- $18.9M YoY Operating Income Improvement (GA)
- $14.3M YoY Operating Income improvement (FL)
- $15.8M+ Construction Management
- 100% of Capital Projects: on-time + within budget
Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement
- American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), Fellow
- ACHE South Florida Chapter, Past Case Competition Judge
- ACHE National, Past Chair, Early Careerist Committee
- Central Michigan University, MHA Advisory Board Member
- Envision Athens, Board Member
- Florida Atlantic University, Past Guest Panelist
- Georgia Alliance of Communty Hospitals, Board Member
- National Association of Health Services Executives, Member
- National Association of Health Services Executives, Case Judge
- National University San Diego, Past Guest Lecturer
- University of Illinois-Chicago MHA Program, Past Preceptor
- University of Illinois-Chicago, 2023 Guest Lecturer
- University of Southern California, Legacy-Leadership Mentor
- University of South California, Price MHA Advisory Board Member
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Past Scholarship Committee
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Past Health & Wellness Committee
Education
speaking engagements
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."
michael jordan
Awards/Honors
Below please find select awards and honors reflecting my contributions to healthcare leadership.
Contact me
Please connect with me regarding:
- Employment Opportunities: Hospital President and/or CEO roles
- Paid Board Member Opportunities
- Paid Consulting Opportunities
- Professional Speaking Engagements
- Volunteer Community Service Opportunities
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