Tina Freese Decker

Tina Freese Decker is President & CEO of Corewell Health™, a leading integrated health system that strives to provide health care and health insurance coverage to millions of people. She leads more than 60,000 colleagues who are passionate about the relentless pursuit of better health. The system’s integrated model of care and coverage provides a robust network serving urban, suburban and rural markets. Corewell Health is comprised of 21 hospitals as well as Priority Health, the third-largest provider-sponsored health plan in the country with over one million members.

Tina is driven by a vision of a future where health is simple, affordable, equitable and exceptional. This passion was key to the integration and creation of Corewell Health in 2022. Since then, Corewell Health has received numerous local and national recognitions under her leadership. The 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings included a tie for top hospital in Michigan, with two hospitals earning national recognition for services, five among the top eight hospitals in Michigan and seven recognized as high-performing specialties. Corewell Health has the most Magnet destinations for nursing excellence and outperformed national competition in 2024 Leapfrog safety grades. Additionally, Priority Health’s customer service was rated America’s Best by Newsweek in 2023.

Tina is determined to tackle the health field’s greatest challenges. She is passionate about building culture and developing people to achieve their fullest potential. Tina inspires through innovation and collaboration to make health better for all.

Background

Tina’s career journey started in the admitting department of a community hospital in Iowa, continued with an administrative fellowship at Spectrum Health in 2002, and went on to include a variety of roles at Spectrum Health, including president of the system hospital group, chief strategy officer and chief operating officer. She was named President & CEO of Spectrum Health in 2018. She continues to drive significant, transformational change as President & CEO of Corewell Health.

Education

Tina earned a Bachelor of Science in finance from Iowa State University and graduated with a Master of Health Administration and Master of Industrial Engineering from the University of Iowa.

Affiliations and Awards

Tina influences and shapes health policy, engages in advocacy, and builds strong relationships with decision makers across Michigan and beyond. She is the 2025 Chair for the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees. She is a board member of the Business Leaders for Michigan, Detroit Economic Club, Detroit Regional Partnership and Gerald R. Ford Foundation; current board member and past board chair of The Right Place and The Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

Her leadership and impact on health care and the community has received many recognitions, including Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare and Top 25 Women Leaders in Healthcare, Beckers Great Leaders in Healthcare and CEO Influencers to Know, DBusiness Powered by Women honoree, The Economic Club of Grand Rapids’ Business Person of the Year and Crain’s Detroit Business’ Top Newsmakers of the Year.

Jason Decker, MA

Like Tina, Jason Decker grew up in Iowa and attended Iowa State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in public relations. After relocating to Grand Rapids with Tina in 2002, he earned a master’s degree in education from Aquinas College.

After holding positions with the University of Iowa Foundation, the Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce and Spectrum Health, Jay stepped away from his career to care for the couple’s two children, Maddie and Drew, and volunteered at the family’s schools and church, the local symphony, children’s museum, and food bank.

These days, when not serving as a chef, chauffeur, private tutor or scheduler, Jay enjoys reading and playing sports, including swimming and tennis.

CHAIR

Birgit Klohs

HONORARY CHAIRS

$50,000 – Premier Event Sponsor
Listed as a Premier Event level sponsor on website, promotional and presentation materials at event. Name/Logo signage in all event areas, full page ad in the event program,  four “Leadership” section tables (8 seats each) at dinner and an invitation for all guests to the Sponsor Reception. Sponsorship also includes a private meeting with Jim Hunter for your Board/Executive Team,  and a complementary facility rental at Adventure Point Grand Rapids for your next offsite meeting or event!

$30,000 – Dinner Sponsor
Listed as a Premier Event level sponsor on website, promotional and presentation materials at event. Name/Logo signage in all event areas, full page ad in the event program,  four “Leadership” section tables (8 seats each) at dinner and an invitation for all guests to the Sponsor Reception. Sponsorship also includes a private meeting with Jim Hunter for your Board/Executive Team,  and a complementary facility rental at Adventure Point Grand Rapids for your next offsite meeting or event!

$20,000 – Reception Hosts
Listed as a host of the Reception on promotional and presentation materials at event. Name/ Logo signage in at the reception. Includes two “Leadership” section tables (8 seats) at dinner and an invitation for all guests to the Sponsor Reception. Sponsorship also includes a private meeting with Jim Hunter for your Board/Executive Team,  and a complementary facility rental at Adventure Point Grand Rapids for your next offsite meeting or event!

$10,000 – Leadership Table Sponsor (Limited number available)
Listed as a host of the Reception on promotional and presentation materials at event. Name/Logo signage in at the reception. Includes one “Leadership” section tables (8 seats) at dinner and an invitation for all guests to the Sponsor Reception. Sponsorship also includes a complementary facility rental at Adventure Point Grand Rapids for your next offsite meeting or event!

$6,000 — Premium Table Sponsor
Includes “Premium Table” level sponsorship recognition at dinner, one table (8 seats) with upgraded table location at dinner, an invitation for six guests to main event reception, and an invitation for two to the Sponsor Reception.

$3,000 — Table Sponsor
Includes table sponsorship recognition at dinner, one table (8 seats), includes main reception and dinner.

$300 – Dinner Ticket
Includes one ticket to reception and dinner (seating with other parties not guaranteed).

All sponsorships will be made through a qualified 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax deductible to the full extent of federal and state tax laws less direct benefits received.