M E M O R A N D U M. Appointment of Paul Patton as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources of the State University of New York

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1 M E M O R A N D U M January 16, 2019 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Members of the Board of Trustees Kristina M. Johnson, Chancellor Appointment of Paul Patton as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources of the State University of New York Action Requested The proposed resolution approves the appointment of Paul N. Patton as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources of the State University of New York. Resolution Background I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution: Resolved that the appointment of Paul N. Patton as Vice Chancellor for Human Resources of the State University of New York, effective immediately, be and hereby is, approved. Mr. Patton will be paid a state appropriated salary of $218,000 for this service. Paul N. Patton is an accomplished executive with a strong background in human resources, labor relations, operations, government affairs and communications. His public and private sector leadership roles include work at Yale New Haven Health as vice president of human resources and operations, OhioHealth as vice president of human resources, MetroHealth as chief human resources officer and vice president of government affairs, marketing and communications. He was also employed by the City of Cleveland as chief human resources officer and executive assistant to the Mayor. A Cleveland, Ohio native, Mr. Patton earned a Master of Science degree in Public Administration from Cleveland State University ( CSU ) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Ohio University. He completed the Senior Executive in State and Local Government Program at Harvard University s John F. Kennedy School of Government and was a national association of public hospitals fellow.

2 Board Resolution -2- November 15, 2018 Mr. Patton enjoys teaching and was a member of the adjunct faculty at Cleveland State University and the University of Akron. He has lectured internationally and earned the Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award from the CSU Levin College of Urban Affairs and the Distinguished Alumni Award from the same college. With extensive community and civic involvement, Mr. Patton is committed to helping others achieve their full potential. A copy of Mr. Patton s resume is attached.

3 PAUL N. PATTON PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Accomplished executive with an extensive background in human resources management. Held diverse leadership and executive management positions in the healthcare industry and public sector. Extensive experience leading start-ups, acquisitions, affiliations, mergers and new business development for high growth healthcare organizations. Human resources champion for leadership development, talent management and organizational cultural alignment. Recognized as outstanding educational instructor, presenter and facilitator. SHRM-SCP certified. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning Union Prevention & Negotiations Mergers, Acquisitions, & Integrations Employee Relations & Engagement Organizational Culture & Change Management Total Rewards Leadership & Team Development Diversity & Inclusion Human Resource Information Systems Employer Branding EXPERIENCE MERCY HEALTH, Cincinnati, Ohio Chief Talent Officer Largest healthcare system in Ohio with 34,000 Employees, 450 facilities including 23 hospitals. Net Revenue of $4.3 Billion and assets totaling $6.0 Billion. Created employee pipeline strategies to support business growth. Established effective and creative methods to attract and retain superior talent. Developed strategies to leverage the power of diversity and inclusion so that all people feel challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Recruited, assessed, developed and coached executives throughout the system. Prepared and developed high performing mid-level management for upward mobility and executive leadership. YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL, New Haven, Connecticut Vice President, Human Resources and Operations Academic Medical Institution Affiliated with Yale University 20,000 Employees, 6,000 Physicians, 4 Hospitals and 140 Ambulatory Locations with $3.3 Billion Net Revenue Developed and executed the HR strategy for the acquisition and cultural integration of a 514 bed/3500 employee hospital, making Yale-New Haven the fourth largest hospital in the country. Within the first 18 months consolidated four clinical services, decreased cost per case by 4.9% exceeded financial savings projections, implemented EPIC medical record system and maintained 4.5% operating margin. Provided direct HR oversight for the acquisition of several physician practices and joint ventures resulting in an additional 4,000 plus employees over two years and expanding ambulatory services throughout the region. Achieved national and regional recognition as an employer of choice and selected as a best practice organization for employee engagement.

4 Paul N. Patton Developed proactive labor relations strategy and negotiated performance based compensation with bargaining unit employees and parity with non-union benefits, policies and practices. Function as a strategic business advisor to the executive management regarding key organizational and management issues in operational and Human Resources areas. Provide overall leadership and guidance by overseeing talent acquisition, retention, career development, employee relations and diversity and inclusion initiatives in alignment with Organization s long-range vision and goals. In addition to Human Resources, assumed executive leadership responsibility for support functions including Environmental Services, Food and Nutrition, Protective Services and Parking Systems at two hospital locations. Integrated functional strategies, utilizing best practice methodology to achieve financial and operational improvements and increasing net savings by $5.2 million in 1 year. OHIOHEALTH, Columbus, Ohio Senior Vice President, Human Resources, CHRO (Interim) Vice President, Human Resources, Riverside Methodist Hospital 28,000 Employees and Physicians, 12 Hospitals and 50 Ambulatory/Healthcare Facilities with $2.5 Billion Net Revenue Earned national recognition on FORTUNE Magazine s Top 100 Companies To Work For list, three consecutive years. Earned the distinction of 2005 Employer of Choice in central Ohio. Drove talent management process for executives and management to ensure viable and effective succession planning. Served as a key resource and business partner to the President and CEO for strategic HR decisions, employee engagement and corporate goal deployment. Provided system-level HR support for hospital growth and expansion projects including building a new patient centered hospital and acquiring two independent hospitals as fully integrated OhioHealth facilities. THE METROHEALTH SYSTEM, Cleveland, Ohio Academic Medical Institution Affiliated with Case Western Reserve University 6,400 Employees, 1 Hospital and 17 Ambulatory Locations with $855 Million Net Revenue Chief Human Resource Officer Reformed and aligned total compensation system to reflect market based approach and positioning the organization to be competitive with recruitment and retention. Directed labor relations strategies that withstood two nurse organizing campaigns and one corporate union campaign that targeted $25 million of the hospital s public revenue. Reformed training and development programs and fostered partnerships with educational institutions throughout northeast Ohio. Directed the HR strategy for ambulatory and skilled nursing growth plans including acquiring government operated health services and clinics. Vice President, Marketing, Government Affairs, Communications, and Community Relations Developed and executed strategic public policy initiatives and established external relationships with government and civic leaders. Leveraged community partnerships to identify and solve community health issues. Served as primary spokesman and advocate for the hospital and identified opportunities to enhance the System s image. In partnership with county administration, led public campaign for the passage of a Health and Human Services tax levy generating $26 million for MetroHealth.

5 Paul N. Patton CITY OF CLEVELAND, OHIO - OFFICE OF THE MAYOR Executive Assistant to the Mayor Chief Human Resource Officer Senior-level executive reporting to the Mayor; directed operations for five city departments and implemented the mayor s vision for citywide development, planning, diversity and economic opportunity. Successfully negotiated reform contracts with 26 bargaining units including wage freezes, health insurance reform and expanded management rights. Leveraged federal job training funds to increase employment opportunities for City of Cleveland residents. Created partnerships with area businesses that provided ready trained employees to meet their business needs. Reformed the organizational culture of employee services from personnel (transaction oriented) to human resources (service oriented). Developed and implemented performance metrics for the city s construction projects including a baseball stadium, arena, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and other publicly funded projects. Determined legislative priorities and directed strategies to gain legislative and community support. CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio UNIVERSITY OF AKRON, Akron, Ohio Adjunct Professor Graduate-level instructor lecturing on human resource management, healthcare and public administration. Exceeded 95 th percentile in overall student evaluations. Nominated by students and awarded by the university for excellence in graduate education. CUYAHOGA COUNTY JUVENILE COURT Manager, Human Resources and Payroll CENTERIOR ENERGY CORPORATION, Cleveland, Ohio Human Resource Analyst LEASEWAY TRANSPORTATION, Cleveland, Ohio Compensation Analyst BLUE CROSS of NORTHEAST OHIO, Cleveland, Ohio Human Resource Analyst National Association of Public Hospitals Fellow Master of Science in Public Administration Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Senior Executive in State and Local Government Program Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government Bachelor of Science, Communications Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

6 Paul N. Patton HONORS Greater New Haven Leadership Center Leadership Columbus Graduate Distinguished Alumni Award, Cleveland State University, College of Urban Affairs Excellence in Graduate Teaching, Cleveland State University, College of Urban Affairs Emerging Leader Award, Cleveland State University Selected as a member of Crain s Cleveland Business 40 under 40 Selected as a member of Kaleidoscope magazine s 40 under 40 Leadership Cleveland Graduate COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Cleveland Scholarship Programs, Board of Trustees Levin College of Urban Affairs, Visiting Committee Cleveland Clinic Achievement Center for Children, Board of Trustees Urban League of Greater Cleveland, Board of Trustees Private Industry Council of Cleveland, Chair Labor/Management Advisory Committee, member, Cleveland State University Youth Opportunities Unlimited, Board of Trustees Concordia Care, All Inclusive Care for the Elderly, Board of Trustees Gateway Community College, President s Council Workforce Alliance, Connecticut Region Board of Trustees SELECTED PRESENTATIONS The State of Healthcare Diversity Leadership: 2015 Co-presenter at the National Association of Health Services Executives conference, New Orleans Best Practices of the Best Companies Presenter/panelist at the Great Place to Work Conference, St. Louis, MO Management and Labor Relations: Partners Not Adversaries Presenter/panelist at the Local Officials Leadership Academy, Cleveland. Providing Healthcare to the Underserved in Northeast Ohio Presenter/panelist at the Healthcare Executives Association of Northeast Ohio program, Cleveland. Coordinating Public Policy and Communications in a Safety Net Hospital National Association of Public Hospitals Annual Conference and Fellowship Program, Napa Valley. Managing a Human Organization OHIO Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) 13 th Annual Conference, Cincinnati. Leadership Training Association of University Programs in Health Administration Workshop, sponsored by USAID and AIHA, High Tatra Mountains, Slovak Republic. Patient-Focused Care National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems annual meeting, Santa Fe, NM. Compensation & Benefits Challenges Ohio Human Resources Management Conference, sponsored by the Society for Human Resource Management, Cleveland.