CentraCare Health Names New Vice President

ST. CLOUD, Minn. – CentraCare Health has named Joe Hellie to the position of Vice President of Strategy and Network Development, effective Jan. 1, 2014.

Hellie joined St. Cloud Hospital in 1992 as director of planning and network development. He later led what then was known as the Mid-Minnesota Family Medicine Center and the family practice residency program. Since 2000, Hellie has directed St. Cloud Hospital’s Emergency and Ambulatory Services. He also has directed efforts to plan and respond to major incidents involving health care facilities in 22 counties.

Hellie, of Sartell, holds a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Sartell, is co-chair of Celebration Lutheran Church’s stewardship committee and has served on the boards of community agencies.