Message From The President

Scott Johnson, MBA, MPH, FACHE, CHFP, CSMC
2026 MCACHE President

MCACHE Mingles Foster Connections and Professional Growth

The recent MCACHE Mingles provided an outstanding opportunity for healthcare leaders, emerging professionals, students, and non-members to connect in a relaxed and engaging environment while learning more about the value of ACHE membership and getting involved in the local MCACHE chapter. Designed to encourage meaningful conversations and relationship-building, the events were informal in nature to bring together individuals in four different geographies to exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges, and explore opportunities for professional growth related to MCACHE and ACHE. 

Throughout the mingles, members shared personal stories about how MCACHE has contributed to their professional development through educational programming, networking opportunities, mentorship, volunteer leadership experiences, and career advancement. We had a number of non-members come as well to establish connection, some stating they would be joining that day when they returned to the office. For these non-members as well as new members who joined in the last year, hearing these experiences directly from current members provided valuable insight into how involvement in MCACHE and ACHE can accelerate leadership development and expand professional networks.

Perhaps the greatest success of the MCACHE Mingles was the authentic dialogue that occurred between members and prospective members. The informal setting encouraged open discussion about career aspirations, leadership challenges, and the importance of lifelong learning in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. Participants left with new connections, a deeper understanding of MCACHE’s commitment to serving healthcare leaders, and an appreciation for how local chapter engagement complements the national resources offered through ACHE. 

We will be doing more of these and expanding beyond local coffee shops to places of work. As MCACHE continues to create opportunities for meaningful member engagement, events like the Mingles demonstrate the organization’s ongoing commitment to building a strong community of healthcare leaders dedicated to improving healthcare and advancing the profession. If you have a desire to host a mingle, whether it is a coffee shop or your place of work, please reach out to the board at [email protected] and we’d be glad to see how we can send board members to share more about MCACHE in the community.  

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you all,

Scott Johnson

President 2026