Mike Wooley became President and CEO of The Detroit Institute for Children in May of 2003 with a diverse background in the medical/health industry, and a unique experience in politics. Immediately prior to joining The DIC, he was President and CEO of Brighton Hospital, a 93-bed substance abuse facility, with 150 employees and a budget of over $10 million. Before BH, Wooley served as Vice President of Ambulatory Services for Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, responsible for $43 million in net revenues, 250 employees, and three satellite sites. He has also served in a variety of capacities with St. John’s Medical Group, Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital and William Beaumont Hospital and shared extensive knowledge through adjunct faculty positions at Oakland University and Oakland Community College. In 1995, Wooley was elected as Mayor Pro-Tem, and in 1996 as Mayor of the City of Birmingham. He ran for office after much involvement in civic activities through service as a City Commissioner. Currently, Wooley serves on the boards of the Oakland University Foundation and the Oakland University Executive MBA Advisory Board. His memberships include: St. John Health System Strategic Advisory Council and Operations Council, the St. John Health System President’s Councilthe Michigan College of Healthcare Executives, the American College of Health Care Executives, the Michigan Hospital Association, and the Legislative Policy Committee of the Michigan Hospital Association. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Computer Science from Oakland University and his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Central Michigan University.