Julie Manas Named Northwest Region President

CHICAGO, IL – Nov. 19, 2025 – CommonSpirit Health today announced the appointment of Julie Manas as the new Region President of its Northwest Region, effective Jan. 2, 2026. Manas will be responsible for driving the growth, performance, innovation, and strategic direction for the health system’s 12 hospitals, 284 outpatient centers, and various care sites across Washington and Oregon, which generate $4.6 billion in annual revenue.

Manas brings over 30 years of health care leadership experience within complex healthcare organizations, with a strong focus on faith-based health systems. Her career is marked by a consistent ability to deliver exceptional results in operational excellence, quality improvement, financial performance, and strategic growth.

Most recently, Manas served as Division President for Quorum Health Corporation, where she held operational responsibility for 12 hospitals and their related clinics across nine states, including Oregon. Prior to that, she was Region President for Ascension Indiana, overseeing seven hospitals and multiple outpatient sites for Ascension St. Vincent. Her impressive background also includes leadership roles at Hospital Sisters Health System, Genesis Health System, and Loyola University Health System.

"Julie Manas is an accomplished and visionary leader whose deep experience and profound commitment to patient care align perfectly with CommonSpirit’s mission," said Terika Richardson, SEVP, Chief Operating Officer for CommonSpirit. "Her proven track record of driving strategic growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of quality and safety will be invaluable in leading our Northwest Region in continually meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the communities we serve."

Manas has a strong history of leading successful financial turnarounds, cultivating new service line opportunities, and achieving significant market share expansion across a diverse range of care settings, including hospitals, ambulatory facilities, physician practices, and post-acute care.

"I am honored and excited to join CommonSpirit and lead the Northwest Region," said Julie Manas. "I am deeply committed to the organization's mission of building healthier communities and providing compassionate, high-quality care. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team members, physicians, and community partners to further advance the region’s strategic priorities and deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients."

Manas's dedication to the healthcare ministry is further exemplified by her service on national boards, including an eight-year tenure on the Board of Trustees for the Catholic Health Association, where she served as Board Chair. She holds a Master of Arts in Hospital and Health Administration from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University.

About CommonSpirit 

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 160,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $5 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. Learn more at commonspirit.org.