Jerry Lear, MBA

Jerry Lear, MBA

Chief Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Officer

Leading with Purpose: Meet Jerry

Jerry Lear is the Chief Audit and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health. He leads internal audit strategy and operations, as well as the comprehensive ERM program for the ministry. 

Jerry is an executive with over 25 years of leadership, advisory and health care industry experience. Before joining Bon Secours Mercy Health in 2018, Jerry was a partner-principal at Crowe LLP, where he specialized in health care risk consulting. His experience includes ERM and internal audit program design and implementation for numerous health care organizations nationwide. Jerry also developed and led several software and compliance service lines that were utilized by some of the largest health systems in the country.  

Jerry is highly regarded for his innovative approach to internal audit and enterprise risk management, frequently speaking at professional events and conferences to share insights on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory compliance. His thought leadership extends to forums hosted by respected organizations, including Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA), Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA), and various graduate and law school programs, where he contributes to advancing knowledge and standards within the health care auditing community. 

Vision & Passion 

The leadership and the mission brought me to Bon Secours Mercy Health. I served Mercy, Catholic Health Partners and Catholic health system clients around the country for many years. When Michael Bezney asked me to join Bon Secours Mercy Health, my motivation was simple: it allowed me to be a part of a group of leaders who get things done, in the right way, and all in the spirit of the mission. 

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Education & Training  

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Michigan State University 
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) 
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 
  • Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional (CHIAP) 
  • Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Career Achievements 

  • Former partner and principal at Crowe LLP, specializing in health care risk consulting 
  • Board member of the Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors (AHIA), term expires 12/31/2027 
  • Active member of professional organizations, including The Institute of Internal Auditors, Healthcare Financial Management Association, Health Care Compliance Association and American Health Law Association