Andy Crowder, CHCIO, CDH-E

Andy Crowder, CHCIO, CDH-E

SVP, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Advocate Health

Advocate Health

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Experience38+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

A seasoned executive leader with 26 years of experience spanning healthcare, hospitality and engineering technology. Known for being a leader that delivers transformational results in areas that have historically underperformed. Possesses both executive and hands-on experience across the entire IT and operations spectrum ensuring the ability to consistently deliver critical projects on time and on budget. Significant large-scale experience orchestrating organizational change management and process re-engineering projects. A track record of maintaining high levels of employee engagement, morale and low turnover rates in high stress competitive markets. Proven ability to bring the benefits of IT to solve complex business issues while managing costs and minimizing risks. Full responsibility for P&L and multimillion dollar budgets.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • May 2023–Present· 3 yrs 4 mos
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer, Advocate HealthCurrent
      Oct 2024–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Digital Officer
      2025–Nov 2025
    • SVP, Chief Information Officer Southeast Region, Advocate Health & Enterprise Chief Digital Officer
      May 2023–Apr 2025
  • Jul 2019–Aug 2023· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • Senior Vice President Chief Information and Analytics Officer
      Jul 2019–Aug 2023
  • 2016–Jun 2019· 3 yrs 5 mos
    • Corporate SVP & Chief Information Officer
      2016–Jun 2019
  • Mar 2013–Dec 2015· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • SVP Chief Information Officer Maine Medical Center & MaineHealth
      Mar 2013–Dec 2015
  • Nov 2011–Sep 2013· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Principal Consultant; Contract Chief Information Officer
      Nov 2011–Sep 2013
  • 2004–Nov 2011· 7 yrs 10 mos
    • Senior Systems Executive, Chief Information Officer and Chief Process Officer
      2004–Nov 2011
  • 1998–2004· 6 yrs
    • Chief Information Officer, Vice President
      Jul 1998–Dec 2003
    • Chief Information Officer
      1998–2004
  • 1995–Mar 1996· 1 yr 2 mos
    • Manager, Data Center Operations
      1995–Mar 1996
  • Oct 1987–1995· 7 yrs 3 mos
    • Engineering, Service and Consulting Roles
      Oct 1987–1995

Education

Master’s Degree Executive Leadership

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Purdue Global

Bachelor's Degree

Information Technology

Kaplan University

Associate of Science (AS)

Computer Engineering

Tampa Technical Institute/Remington University

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Andy Crowder, CHCIO, CDH-E
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Enterprise ArchitectureChange ManagementProject ManagementHealth Information ExchangeLeadershipInformation TechnologySoftware DocumentationVendor ManagementTeam BuildingEMREHRHealthcare Information TechnologyHealthcareProgram ManagementConsultingHIPAAStrategic PlanningIT OperationsProcess ImprovementDisaster Recovery