Joe Caristi has joined Speare Memorial Hospital in Plymouth as chief financial officer.

Joe earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Plymouth State University and his master’s degree in healthcare systems engineering at Johns Hopkins University.

Joe’s career has provided him with experience in both operations and finance in many healthcare organizations, most recently as system vice president of finance at North Country Healthcare.

Joe has earned his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSSBB) certification, a professional credential earned after completing rigorous training in high-level process improvement methods, complex project management, and statistical analysis.

Joe grew up in Bristol, NH, where he currently resides with his family.