Josh Franke

Josh Franke currently serves as Vice President of Surgical Services and Chief Project Officer at Salem Health, where responsibilities include overseeing system-wide initiatives and enhancing operational performance in surgical services. Previous roles include Director of Oncology Service Line, where significant improvements in staff satisfaction and operational efficiency were achieved, and Interim Director of Cardiovascular Service Line, leading efforts to reduce STEMI activation rates. Additional experience includes leadership positions at Health Republic Insurance Company, OCHIN, Inc., and Oregon Public Broadcasting, with a strong focus on member experience, grants management, and financial operations. Josh Franke holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a BS in Economics and Business from Western Oregon University, along with board memberships at United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley and the Salem Fire Foundation.