Mike Franco

Mike Franco is an accomplished healthcare leader with extensive experience in military medicine and health services management. Currently serving as the Director of Joint Health Services, Plans, and Operations at NORAD & US Northern Command since January 2020, Mike has driven medical contingency planning for numerous national events and developed health service plans with a focus on risk management. Previous roles include Chief of Staff and Deputy Commanding Officer at the Defense Health Agency, overseeing a significant operational budget and a vast healthcare delivery system, and leadership positions within the US Army, where Mike directed training for medical units and contributed to key policy developments in public health and medical readiness. Mike's educational background includes a Doctorate in Business Administration from Liberty University and multiple master's degrees emphasizing national security and strategic studies from prestigious institutions.