American College of Healthcare Executives
Joseph W. Cruitt has extensive work experience in finance and administration roles. Joseph W. served as the Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative and Finance Officer at the American College of Healthcare Executives, where they directed the finance, human resources, and IT functions of the organization. Prior to that, they were the Vice President for Finance/CFO at the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. Joseph W. also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Inc. In addition, they have experience as the Chief Financial Officer at Wake Forest Baptist Health: Aegis Family Health Centers and as the Director of Finance at Botsford General Hospital. Joseph W. started their career as a Senior Management Consultant at Superior Consultant Company, Inc. and as a Senior at Touche Ross.
Joseph W. Cruitt has a strong education background. Joseph W. obtained their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Accounting from Michigan State University, where they attended from 1980 to 1984. Prior to that, they attended Brother Rice from 1976 to 1980. Later on, Joseph pursued further education and completed an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business, which they attended from 1996 to 1998.
In addition to their academic achievements, Joseph W. Cruitt also holds several certifications. Joseph W. earned the prestigious designation of Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) from the American College of Healthcare Executives in December 2022. Furthermore, Joseph obtained the Chartered Global Management Accountant certification from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in July 2012. Joseph W. is also a Certified Public Accountant, having obtained the certification from the State of Michigan in April 1987.
Aside from these academic and professional certifications, Joseph W. Cruitt also possesses a certification in "How to use Lynda.com." However, details regarding the institution from which this certification was obtained, as well as the specific month and year of completion, are not provided.
American College of Healthcare Executives
For over 85 years, the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) has focused on one mission—advancing leaders and the field of healthcare leadership excellence. We are the professional home to more than 48,000 healthcare executives who are committed to integrity, lifelong learning, leadership and diversity and inclusion. With today’s rapidly-changing healthcare environment, ACHE remains more committed than ever to being the preeminent professional society leaders can count on to help them gain valuable knowledge to improve health for their patients and their communities. In addition, through an established network of 77 chapters members have access to networking, education and career development at the local level. Members also can earn the prestigious, gold standard FACHE® credential, signaling board certification in healthcare management. Through The Foundation of The American College of Healthcare Executives, excellence is advanced with ongoing research and education, including the annual Congress on Healthcare Leadership. Each year over 4,000 participants gather to benefit from groundbreaking research and thought leadership, policy updates, and actionable innovations championed by their peers. The Foundation’s publishing division, Health Administration Press (HAP), is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on health services management, including textbooks for college and university courses. ACHE is also known for its magazine, Healthcare Executive. Our commitment to educate, engage and inspire our members as they lead and serve hospitals, healthcare organizations and systems will never waver.