Dignity Health Appoints BJ Predum as Central Coast Market President

California (January 26, 2026) - Dignity Health is pleased to announce the appointment of BJ Predum as its Central Coast Market President. Effective February 2, 2026, Predum will be responsible for the strategic planning, growth, operations, financial performance, and support services across the Dignity Health Central Coast market. He will work collaboratively with hospital presidents, Dignity Health California regional leaders and CommonSpirit Health national leadership to achieve established goals.

"I am incredibly honored and excited to step into the role of Central Coast Market President for Dignity Health," said Predum. "The Central Coast is a vibrant community, and I look forward to working alongside our dedicated teams to continue advancing Dignity Health's mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care. Together, we will build upon the strong foundation here, ensuring our services meet the needs of the communities we serve with excellence and integrity."

Predum brings a wealth of experience to his new role. He joined Dignity Health in 2022 as the Hospital President of Mercy Hospitals Bakersfield and has most recently served as the Central Valley Market President since March 2024. During his tenure, his accomplishments include successfully managing multiple physician partnerships, a large-scale acquisition project, overseeing the opening of a new hospital tower, and implementing multiple strategies that enhanced financial performance through improved patient safety, experience, and quality metrics.

"We are thrilled to have BJ Predum leading the Central Coast team, bringing a deep commitment to advancing patient care and operational excellence," shares Julie J. Sprengel, California President. "Having spent the last several years successfully leading Dignity Health's Central Valley Market, his experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our services throughout the Central Coast."

Prior to his time with Dignity Health, Predum held the Regional VP, Chief Operating Officer position with Ascension Michigan West Region, where he oversaw operations for an academic health system spanning 11 counties. BJ is a former United States Navy Corpsman, having attended Marine Corps Field Medical Service School at Camp Pendleton and serving at the Naval Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego. He holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, both from Cornerstone University. Predum is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.

The Central Coast Market is comprised of the following Hospitals:

• Arroyo Grande Community Hospital (Arroyo Grande)
• Dominican Hospital (Santa Cruz)
• French Hospital Medical Center (San Luis Obispo)
• Marian Regional Medical Center (Santa Maria)
• Sequoia Hospital (Redwood City)
• St. John's Camarillo (Camarillo)
• St. John's Regional Medical Center (Ventura County)

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About Dignity Health California

Dignity Health California is a nonprofit network of over 9000 physicians, more than 35,000 employees, 29 acute care hospitals, and 200-plus care-centers, including community hospitals, urgent care, surgery and imaging centers, home health, and primary care clinics. Dignity Health California provides award-winning care to communities in five primary markets across the state: North State, Sacramento, Central Valley, Central Coast, and Southern California. Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Learn more at DignityHealth.org and CommonSpirit.org.