Mark Zirkelbach is accountable for the automation services provided to Loma Linda University Health System which is comprised of 6 hospitals, a large faculty practice group, and partners of the Health System.  Mark works closely with Loma Linda University IT Leadership to enable a collaborative environment for the entire campus. Mark also works with Loma Linda University Shared Services to leverage economies of scale for Loma Linda University Health.

Mark became the Chief Information Officer at Loma Linda University Health System in December of 2008, and is currently a Professor with the School of Allied Health at Loma Linda University instructing a Master’s Program course on Leadership Perspectives and Practice.  Mark began his career in healthcare at Daughters of Charity/Ascension Health where he worked for 15 years in various IT Leadership positions and then three years as the CIO at a large, independent multi-specialty group. Mark has also worked as a management consultant for several years in healthcare and as a CIO in a large banking system for a short period. Mark is married with three children; his wife Cindy is a Pediatric RN at a Federally Qualified Health Care facility. Mark earned his master’s degree at the University of Evansville in public service administration. Mark enjoys working towards a great place to work for his Team and connecting to the business in support of Loma Linda’s desire for the best patient experience possible.

Posted November 2019