YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Michelle Crawford, chief financial officer for Mercy Health – Lorain and Youngstown, has once again been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s annual list of Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know.
This marks her second consecutive year receiving the honor. She was also recognized on Becker’s Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know list in both 2023 and 2024, highlighting her continued excellence and leadership in financial strategy and health care operations.
The 2025 Hospital and Health System CFOs to know list recognizes CFOs who oversee massive budgets, steer complex revenue cycles and craft financial strategies that keep their institutions on solid footing.
“Michelle Crawford is an extraordinary leader whose financial expertise and strategic insight continue to guide our ministry forward,” said Dr. John Luellen, Mercy Health state president, Ohio. “Her stewardship ensures that we can focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while remaining financially strong. This recognition is a testament to the vision and discipline she brings to our leadership team.”
Crawford has served as CFO of Mercy Health – Youngstown since 2020 and expanded her role in 2022 to also include oversight of Mercy Health – Lorain. Overseeing an annual budget of $7 billion, she leads financial operations, strategic planning, budgeting, revenue cycle management and financial reporting across both markets. Crawford also manages financial oversight for Youngstown’s community benefit programs, which totaled more than $100 million in 2023.
Crawford began her career with Mercy Health in 1997 as a senior accountant.
“I’m honored to be recognized by Becker’s alongside such talented peers across the country,” Crawford said. “This recognition reflects our incredible team’s shared commitment to our ministry’s value of stewardship, ensuring every resource is used to support the health and well-being of our patients and the communities we serve.”
In addition to her leadership within the ministry, Crawford serves on the boards of the Youngstown Business Incubator and Urologic Oncology of Mahoning Valley LLC and is actively involved in community and organizational development.