What Happened?
Cleveland, OH-based Cleveland Clinic has Resigned Joseph Patrnchak as Chief Human Resources Officer
About the Company
Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit, multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation, Cleveland Clinic has become one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the country. Cleveland Clinic health system includes eight regional hospitals, 16 family health centers, a children`s hospital for rehabilitation and one affiliate hospital. Cleveland Clinic is accredited by The Joint Commission, the nation`s largest accreditor of healthcare organizations.
About the Person
Joseph Patrnchak has resigned as Chief Human Resources Officer at Cleveland Clinic. Joseph Patrnchak joined the Cleveland Clinic in December 2007 as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Prior to joining the Clinic, Joe served as Chief HR Officer and Senior Vice President for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. At BCBSMA, he played a central role in strategic planning; established a new HR value proposition, operating model and e-HR strategy; led the implementation of the first company-wide performance management and leadership development system; and launched innovative work-life, career development and employee health programs. Prior to joining Blue Cross Blue Shield, Joe served as Vice President of HR for Compaq Computer Corporation Global Customer Services Division and held a number of vice president positions at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has lived in Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and most recently a resident of Boston, MA for over twenty years. Joe holds an MS in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development from American University in Washington, DC, and a BA in Sociology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Kellogg School, Advanced Executive Program and a graduate of the Insead University, Fontainebleau France, International Management Program. While at Northwestern, Joe played linebacker on the football team with his identical twin brother. He also served as the President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus, and was a member of the All Big Ten Academic Team.
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