Dave Dunkle
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record in healthcare, adept in strategic planning and operational excellence. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and healthcare access, demonstrating exceptional organizational leadership and partnership development. Skilled in navigating crisis situations and driving revenue growth through innovative strategies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
President/CEO
Johnson Memorial Health
05.2019 - Current
- Increased customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and excellent customer service.
- Delivered operational excellence by optimizing resources, processes, and overall cost structure.
- Expanded access to quality healthcare by recruiting physicians and developing new service lines
- Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily operations.
- Enhanced company performance by implementing strategic plans and overseeing daily operations.
Vice President Medical Affairs
Johnson Memorial Health
03.2015 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clinicians, patient,s vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Attended Peer Review, Risk, Credentialing, and Quality Committee meetings
- Worked closely with a health care attorney to modernize the hospital bylaws
- Developed the organization's population health strategy
Vice President Johnson Memorial Foundation
Johnson Memorial Health
01.2014 - Current
- Established and directed successful programs focused on behavioral healthcare
- Oversaw the recruitment and onboarding of the first hospital foundation executive director
- Worked to establish an annual fundraising gala event to benefit the foundation
- Collaborated with key stakeholders in the community to identify healthcare needs and further worked with these stakeholders to develop solutions to these problems
Family Medicine Physician
Johnson Memorial Health
07.2003 - 05.2020
- Developed strong relationships with patients and their families, fostering trust and ensuring open communication.
- Contributed to the overall success of the practice by collaborating effectively with colleagues and medical staff.
- Optimized clinic performance by participating in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery systems.
Education
MBA -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA02.2019
M.D. -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, IN05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franklin College
Franklin, IN05.1994
Skills
Organizational Leadership
Leadership Team Building
Employee Relations
Revenue Growth
Cost Control
Strategic Planning
Operational Excellence
Partnership Development
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the PRC Healthcare Leadership Award for Healthcare Impact in 2023
- Led the organization through a cyber attack in October of 2021
- Spearheaded efforts in collaboration with key stakeholders which led to recognition with the PRC Community Impact Award for 2024
- Worked extensively to help grow the number of employed providers (84) in the organization as well as the overall number of medical staff members (over 400)
- Collaborated with other leaders within the organization to development a new system-wide focus of a "Patient First" culture based on the values of accountability, compassion, and teamwork
- Regular contributor to and interviewee of Becker's Healthcare
- Collaborated with the local Mayor, College President, and School Superintendent to join in monthly discussions to discuss opportunities to work together to better the communities which we commonly serve
- Partnered with local government officials to gain access to the funds needed to cover the construction costs of an new 29-bed behavioral health unit on the hospital's main campus
- Worked to increase the number of extended care facilities that the organization is affiliated with (34)
Affiliations
- Franklin College Board of Trustees
- Aspire Economic Development + Chamber Alliance Board Member
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- American Hospital Association
- Indiana Hospital Association
Certification
Board Certified Family Physician by the American Board of Family Medicine
Timeline
President/CEO
Johnson Memorial Health
05.2019 - Current
Vice President Medical Affairs
Johnson Memorial Health
03.2015 - Current
Vice President Johnson Memorial Foundation
Johnson Memorial Health
01.2014 - Current
Family Medicine Physician
Johnson Memorial Health
07.2003 - 05.2020
MBA -
University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.D. -
Indiana University School of Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Franklin College
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