Vincent Johnson Enterprise-Wide Operations Chief

Vincent Johnson, MBA, has joined UF Health St. Johnsas Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this role Mr. Johnson is responsible for overseeing all aspects of operations across the UF Health St. Johnsenterprise, including existing and future inpatient hospitals and ambulatory sites. Mr. Johnson has served in senior leadership roles in several top-ranked academic health systems as well as some of the largest health care companies in the United States.  Most recently, Mr. Johnson held several positions for United Health Group/Optum, including Senior Vice President Provider Operations and Strategic Initiatives and Vice President Technology for the Medical Group.  Prior to that he was Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for University of California, San Francisco Health System.  Earlier in his career, Mr. Johnson worked for UF Health Jacksonville as Vice President of Administration.
 
 “We are extremely fortunate to have Vincent Johnson join our team during this pivotal time of growth in our history,” stated UF Health St. JohnsPresident and CEO Jason Barrett. “In addition to Vincent’s broad experience and proven operational acumen, he brings with him a spark that lights enthusiasm for achieving even the most challenging and dynamic efforts. Vincent’s leadership will play a key role in our ability to engage our team members and further advance the physical, social and economic health of the communities we serve.”
 
Mr. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia and a Master’s in Business Administration from Averett University. Reporting to Mr. Johnson are EVP & Chief Clinical Officer Nangela Pulsfus, EVP of Ambulatory Enterprise, John Franks and Vice President of Operations Donald Crist.