Joseph Patrnchak, MS

Joseph Patrnchak joined the Cleveland Clinic Health System in December 2007 as Chief Human Resources Officer. During Joe’s tenure the Clinic has implemented a new “people strategy,” with major initiatives in such areas as Serving Leadership, Talent Management, Total Rewards, and Caregiver Wellness & Wellbeing. Results have included a significant increase in employee engagement, with a corresponding improvement in patient satisfaction.

Prior to joining the Clinic, Joe served as Chief HR Officer and Senior Vice President for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. At BCBSMA, he played a central role in strategic planning; established a new HR value proposition, operating model and e-HR strategy; led implementation of the first company-wide performance management and leadership development system; and launched innovative work-life, career development and employee health programs.

Prior to joining Blue Cross Blue Shield, Joe served as Vice President of HR for Compaq Computer Corporation Global Customer Services Division and held a number of vice president positions at Digital Equipment Corporation. He has lived in Chicago, Minneapolis, Cincinnati, and was a resident of Boston, MA for over twenty years.

Joe holds an MS in Human Resources Management and Organizational Development from American University in Washington, DC, and a BA in Sociology from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He is also a graduate of the Northwestern University Kellogg School, Advanced Executive Program and a graduate of the Insead University, Fontainebleau France, International Management Program.

While at Northwestern, Joe played linebacker on the football team with his identical twin brother. He also served as President of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on campus, and was a member of the All Big Ten Academic Team.