Bon Secours has named Craig Schmidt as chief operating officer (COO) for the Bon Secours Hampton Roads market, effective June 6. In this role, Schmidt will lead the market’s operational projects within its facilities and will be key in overseeing the growth and vision for Bon Secours Hampton Roads.
“We are thrilled to have Craig join our executive leadership team as we continue to align clinical operations with our ministry’s compassionate health care,” said Pat Davis-Hagens, market president of Bon Secours Hampton Roads. “Our patients and communities will benefit greatly from Craig’s knowledge in health care and his wide-ranging clinical operations expertise as we seek to make Bon Secours Hampton Roads an even stronger market where associates want to work, clinicians want to practice, people seek wellness and communities thrive.”
Schmidt first joined the ministry 19 years ago and most recently served as the vice president and chief operating officer for The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health. Over the years, he has served in a variety of leadership positions including as the regional director of rehabilitation services and the director of ancillary services, as well as director of operations, for Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“The Mission of Bon Secours is one I’m uniquely familiar with, and it’s what sets us apart,” Schmidt said. “Our industry, our ministry and local community have been through some of the most challenging times in recent years, which is what makes right now an exciting time to join the team. I’m looking forward to working with our teams to see our vision realized with some exciting new projects on the horizon.”
Schmidt earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in Florida.