Tracey Franovich has been named president and CEO at McLaren Macomb.
Franovich assumes executive leadership of the Mount Clemens hospital and its multiple care campuses following the retirement of Tom Brisse earlier this year. Brian Balutanski, corporate controller of McLaren Health Care and previously the CFO, served as the hospital’s interim president and CEO.
Franovich most recently served as president and CEO of McLaren Oakland in Pontiac. She will assist hospital leadership with the transition while a search for a permanent successor is conducted at McLaren Oakland.
A nurse by training, Franovich spent several years in direct patient care upon earning her degree from Purdue University. She also completed a Bachelor’s in allied health administration from Calumet College, a master’s in health care administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Francis.
“In her time with McLaren, Tracey has demonstrated herself to be an effective leader who not only prioritizes clinical quality care and experience, but also someone who can visualize and plan for the organization’s long term,” says Chad Grant, executive vice president and COO for McLaren Health Care. “We are excited that Tracey will continue with McLaren and advance our service throughout the communities of Macomb County.”
Under her leadership at McLaren Oakland, the hospital broke ground on a significant expansion and enhancement of its ambulatory facility in Oxford, successfully earned re-verification as a Level II Trauma Center, and expanded cardiovascular clinical capabilities, while improving clinical quality and enhancing patients’ health care experiences.
Franovich initially came to Michigan and McLaren Health Care in January of 2022 from Franciscan Alliance, a health system serving Indiana and south suburban Chicago, where for 17 years she earned promotions increasing her areas of oversight and responsibility, ultimately reaching vice president of operational transformation.
