Bassett Healthcare Network Welcomes J. Michael Gomez, MBA, MHA, as SVP, Chief Financial Officer

Bassett Healthcare Network is pleased to welcome J. (Jay) Michael Gomez as its new SVP, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). His appointment began on September 8.

Gomez arrives at Bassett with more than 15 years of healthcare finance experience. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Market Vice President of Finance at CommonSpirit Health Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston, TX. Prior to this position, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at Patients Medical Center, a community hospital within CommonSpirit. He has also served as Chief Financial Officer at Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood in Houston, TX.

"We are so excited to welcome Jay to Bassett's executive leadership team," says Staci Thompson, MHA, FACMPE, President & CEO of Bassett Healthcare Network. "He arrives at Bassett during a very important time. Jay is deeply knowledgeable in strategic planning and revenue growth, financial planning, and operations. His experience in healthcare finance leadership will serve as a critical area of support as Bassett continues key efforts around our strategic priorities and long-term growth."

Gomez earned both his Master of Business Administration in Business and Finance and Master of Healthcare Administration from the University of Houston - Clear Lake. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and political science from Sam Houston State University in Texas. He is an active member of ACHE, HFMA, and AAMC.

"I am thrilled to begin the next chapter of my career with Bassett Healthcare Network," says Gomez. "My years working in healthcare finance, while dynamic and complex, have always centered on the most important part of healthcare - our patients and communities. I am deeply impressed by Bassett Healthcare Network's mission to connect Central New York's most rural communities with needed, exceptional care and their commitment to support the community. It is a privilege to step into this role and play a part in such amazing work."

Gomez succeeds Craig Faerber, who served as Bassett's Chief Financial Officer from 2024 to 2026.