SHANE STRUM

PRESIDENT & CEO, BROWARD HEALTH, FORT LAUDERDALE

Broward Health is driven by employees and physicians who deliver care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay. It’s one of the largest employers with 11,000 people in Broward County. Broward Health has an operating budget of $1.6 billion and annually provides almost $225 million of charity and uncompensated care. Strum, a Broward County native who previously served as chief of staff to Gov. Ron DeSantis, has led the organization for the past three years.

EDUCATION: University of Alabama (BA), Nova Southeastern University (MBA)

MENTOR: I greatly admire Frank Sacco, former CEO for the Memorial Healthcare System. Frank started at the bottom and worked his way up to CEO, ultimately leading Memorial for 28 years. He taught me the importance of walking the ship, creating bold vision and using all your tools to build something extraordinary.

INSPIRING FLORIDIAN: I’m intrigued with Henry Flagler. He built something out of nothing but swamp. He was a visionary who saw a future beyond himself and fought for it. He revolutionized the future of Florida.

READING: I love Randy Wayne White’s books. He captures the beauty and spirit of old Florida in his mysteries set along Big Pine Island.