Joe Gage, Chief Human Resources Officer

Joe Gage, JD

Chief Administrative Officer

Leading with Purpose: Meet Joe

Joe Gage serves as the chief administrative officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the largest health systems in the U.S. and the largest not-for-profit, private health system in Ireland. He oversees human resources, information and technology, global services and three academic institutions, supporting nearly 60,000 associates across the ministry. His leadership focuses on fostering a strong organizational culture, advancing talent development and ensuring operational excellence. 

With more than 30 years of experience, Joe has dedicated his career to helping people and organizations reach their full potential. He previously served as chief human resources officer for Mercy Health, where he led strategic workforce initiatives. Before joining the ministry, he served in human resources, labor relations, and in-house counsel roles at Tenet Healthcare, Levi Strauss & Co., Delta Air Lines and BNSF Railway. 

Joe is passionate about building scalable systems that enable mission-minded people to collaborate and deliver excellent, compassionate care. 

Vision & Passion 

My passion lies in creating an environment where people feel valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Strong leadership and a culture of collaboration are essential in ensuring that our teams can focus on what matters most — delivering exceptional care and serving our communities. 

LinkedIn Profile  

Education & Training  

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence — Baylor University School of Law 
  • Bachelor of Business Administration — Baylor University 
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas and Ohio 

Career Achievements 

  • Former chief human resources officer for Mercy Health 
  • Former vice president at Tenet Healthcare, overseeing HR for 56 hospitals 
  • Former labor relations leader at Levi Strauss & Co., responsible for national and local labor negotiations 
  • Former human resources division leader at Delta Air Lines, leading workforce strategy for 10,000 pilots and launching Song Airlines 
  • Former Board member of Summa Health (HR Chair)  
  • Board Member Roper St. Francis Healthsystem (HR Chair) 
  • Board Member Catholic Health Association (Governance Committee) 
  • Venture Advisor & Accelerator, SemperVirens Venture Capital