John Shealey

Dr. John Shealey is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saint Francis and Huntington University. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, MI, overseeing a $255 million annual budget and providing healthcare to 26,000 Veterans through eight outpatient clinics. With over 20 years of healthcare management experience, he combines leadership roles in both the Department of Veterans Affairs and civilian healthcare sectors.

Education

• Doctorate in Business Administration
• Master’s in Healthcare Administration
• Master’s in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance
• Associate of Arts in Business Administration

Dr. Shealey’s research and professional focus centers on Healthcare Management, Leadership, and Health Systems Administration, informed by his executive roles in large-scale medical operations and budgetary oversight. His expertise extends to strategic healthcare leadership and Veteran-specific healthcare delivery systems.

Professional Experience

• Chief Executive Officer, Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (since February 26, 2023)
• Chief Executive Officer, Unity Point Health - Lucas County Health Center
• Associate Director and Assistant Director, Northern Indiana Health Care System

As an eight-year U.S. Army Veteran, Dr. Shealey brings military discipline to his work in healthcare administration, where he managed $400 million in annual expenditures and $158 million in capital projects.