ACHE–IHF Global CEO–COO Boot Camp

Dr Michael Mayo

Michael A. Mayo, DHA, FACHE, is the Executive-in-Residence and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health, the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit, mission-driven health care system in North Florida. As CEO, Dr Mayo lead a team of more than 13,000 team members and more than 2,000 medical staff members in the delivery of high-quality, coordinated care for every stage of life. Founded in 1955, Baptist Health has evolved into a community-focused, regional health system committed to achieving excellent patient outcomes and helping all people improve their health and well-being.

Dr Mayo has more than 32 years of health care executive experience including as the CEO of Orange Park Medical Center (HCA), CEO of Frankfort Regional Medical Center (HCA), Chief Operating Officer of Memorial Hospital Jacksonville (HCA), and President of Methodist Dallas Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center and the flagship facility of the Methodist Health System. From 1989 to 1999, Dr Mayo held progressive leadership positions with Baptist Health System of Birmingham, Ala., where he first joined as an administrative fellow.

Dr Mayo earned his Doctor of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina, his Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Texas Woman’s University, and his Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Alabama. He is board-certified in Health Care Management and a fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). He was elected to the ACHE Board of Governors and served for 2019-2022. Dr Mayo has also served as the ACHE Regent for Florida – Northern and Western; on the Healthcare Executive Editorial Board; and on the Regents Advisory Council. He currently serves as a member of the American Hospital Board of Directors and Chair, of the AHA Regional Policy Board 4 (Southeastern U.S.) and as a member of the Florida Hospital Association Board of Trustees, representing Region 2.

In 2022, 2023, and 2024, Dr Mayo was selected by Florida Trend in the Florida 500 edition as one of the 500 most influential executives in the state. He was also recognized as an Ultimate CEO for 2022 by the Jacksonville Business Journal. In 2023, Dr Mayo was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Healthcare Education & Leadership by Jacksonville University recognizing his contributions to the healthcare industry and academics.

Dr Mayo is an adjunct professor in the MHA Program of the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dr Mayo serves in various community leadership positions, including University of North Florida Dean’s Council, Board of Directors with Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and Board of Directors at Community Hospice & Palliative Care, member of the Jacksonville Civic Council and Rotary Club of Jacksonville.

Ms Carrie Owen Plietz

Carrie Owen Plietz, FACHE, is Group Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of national care delivery for Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. and Hospitals. Her previous role was President of Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals of Northern California. Owen Plietz joined Kaiser Permanente in November 2020. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, she spent nearly 5 years with Wellstar Health System in Atlanta where she served as executive vice president and chief operating officer. She previously spent 17 years at Sutter Health, a Northern California regional integrated health care system, serving in multiple executive leadership roles. Owen Plietz previously served as Chair for the American College of Healthcare Executives and she is board certified in health care management as an ACHE fellow.

Dr Michael Ugwueke

Michael O. Ugwueke, DHA, FACHE, is president and CEO of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tennessee, and Chair-Elect of the ACHE Board of Governors.

Board certified in healthcare management as an ACHE Fellow, he has held multiple leadership roles within ACHE, including Governor, Regent-at-Large for District 4, and as a member of multiple committees.

Dr. Ugwueke joined Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in 2007 as system senior vice president/CEO of Methodist South Hospital. He went on to lead both Methodist North and South Hospitals, served as president/COO from 2013 to 2017, and became CEO in 2017. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions with Provena Health, MedStar Health, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital, focusing on operations, strategy, and planning.

He serves on the boards of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the National Civil Rights Museum, and the American Hospital Association, and is immediate past chair of the Tennessee Hospital Association.

Dr. Ugwueke has received numerous honors, including ACHE’s Distinguished Service Award and recognition among Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Minority Executives. He holds a doctorate from the Medical University of South Carolina, a Master of Healthcare Administration from Emory University, and a bachelor’s degree from Shaw University.