Education
B.A., Political Science, West Virginia University
M.H.A., Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio

Career Summary
Joe Ross has nearly 35 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Before being named President and CEO of Meritus Health, he was President and CEO of Shore Health System of Maryland in Easton. During his more than 15 years at Shore Health, Mr. Ross created a system-wide approach through the merger of Memorial Hospital at Easton and Dorchester General Hospital. Prior to leading Shore Health System, Mr. Ross served as President and CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for eight years. He holds a master's degree in hospital and health system administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio and is a fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a member of the board of directors of the Terrapin Healthcare Insurance Company, a member of the board of directors of Leadership Maryland, a member of the Health Care CEO Roundtable, and a member of the board of directors of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation.

Current Areas of Responsibility
Meritus Health
Meritus Medical Center
Meritus Enterprises
Meritus Medical Center Endowment Fund

Membership in Community and Civic Organizations
Terrapin Healthcare Insurance Company Board of Directors
Leadership Maryland Board of Directors
Health Care CEO Roundtable
Mid-Shore Community Foundation Board of Directors