Overlake Appoints Dino Johnson as Chief Operating Officer
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is pleased to announce the appointment of Dino Johnson, MHA, RN, as chief operating officer (COO), effective April 20, 2026.
As COO, Johnson oversees a broad scope of operations, optimizing performance, advancing care models and managing resources to support Overlake’s expanding strategic priorities.
“Dino brings more than two decades of exceptional leadership, insight and partnership to Overlake,” said Jon Duarte, president and CEO of Overlake Medical Center & Clinics. “I am thrilled to welcome him as our new COO. He will strengthen our ability to expand services, improve access to care and ensure operational excellence as we advance our strategic goals and serve our growing community.”
Johnson previously served as president of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s (VMFH’s) St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor and as interim president of VMFH’s St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. He led both organizations through periods of significant growth and transition while sustaining strong operational and quality performance.
With a nursing background that also spans operations, emergency services and enterprise wide quality improvement, Johnson brings a unique blend of leadership grounded in patient centered care, staff engagement, resource stewardship and process improvement.
“Overlake has a deep and enduring legacy of delivering compassionate care,” said Johnson. “I look forward to partnering with our teams to build on that strong foundation and support the evolving health care needs of our community.”
