As CHRO for Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Mr. Sutton holds strategic and operational responsibility for all human resources functions across the Northwest Region. He brings extensive leadership experience, having previously served as CHRO for Providence in Southeast Washington and spending 21 years in the U.S. Coast Guard in various personnel leadership roles. His background in both military and healthcare human resources equips him with a strong foundation in workforce strategy, talent development and organizational leadership. He currently plays a key role in advancing human resources initiatives that support employee engagement and operational excellence across the health system.
