James Pope

FSC is the health and human services ministry of the Sylvania Franciscan Sisters. In the Diocese of Toledo, these ministries include the Franciscan Living Communities, Franciscan Care Center, Sophia Center, Convent Park Apartments and Rosary Care Center, all in Sylvania; Providence Care Centers in Sandusky; and Bethany House in Toledo.

Other facilities are located in other parts of Ohio, Kentucky and Texas.

A native Ohioan, Mr. Pope has more than 32 years experience in the health care field. Before joining FSC, he was regional president for the Southwest Region of Summa Health System, one of the largest integrated delivery systems in Ohio. In 2007, he was instrumental in leading the merger of Summa Barberton Hospital with Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital, and became president of the consolidated facilities in 2008. Summa Health System, which operates 1,800 beds and has over 10,000 employees, includes six hospitals, four community health centers, an insurance company, an employee physician group and a foundation.

Mr. Pope’s experience at the CEO level also encompassed leadership positions held at healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest including St. Vincent Frankfort Hospital in Indiana, Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Illinois, Norton Spring View Hospital and Manor in Kentucky, and Orange County Hospital in Indiana.

Mr. Pope holds a Master of Science degree in Hospital & Health Administration from Xavier University in Cincinnati and a Bachelor or Science degree in Management/Health Care from Park College, Wright Patterson AFB, also in Ohio. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and was recognized as its 1997 “Young Healthcare Executive of the Year” for the southern Indiana region.

Mr. Pope also serves on the Ohio Hospital Association’s Committee on Advocacy and Policy as well as with several local and regional community organizations.

As president of FSC, Mr. Pope is to be responsible for the operation and growth of the sisters’ health and human services ministry.

“I am truly honored to have been chosen to lead Franciscan Services Corporation,” Mr. Pope says. “My wife, Mary, and I look forward to becoming more deeply involved with such a values-based organization.”