Crouse Health Board of Directors Appoints Catherine Gridley to Board

Crouse Health Board of Directors Chair Patrick Mannion has announced the appointment of Catherine Gridley to the health system’s Board of Directors.

An international executive with more than 20 years of global leadership experience in defense and commercial industries, Gridley currently serves as Executive Vice President and President of the Aerospace and Defense Sector of TTM Technologies, which has a significant presence in Syracuse.

Before joining TTM, Gridley was with Northrop Grumman Corporation, holding the position of Vice President and General Manager, and leading the $1.3B Advanced Defense Services division with over 5,000 employees worldwide. Gridley has also held leadership positions with GE Aviation, Goodrich and TRW.

“Cathie is an accomplished, highly regarded leader with over 20 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry. Her strategic vision, combined with her operational expertise, has driven significant advancements and growth in each role she has undertaken and we are pleased to welcome her to the Crouse board,” states Mannion.

Gridley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Ithaca College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Binghamton University. She grew up in upstate New York, has lived in multiple cities in the U.S. and the U.K., and now resides in Central New York with her husband, David.

Crouse Health is the only locally governed community hospital system in Central New York, comprised of 507 beds, more than 800 physicians and 3,500 employees with locations throughout the area. The Board of Directors, comprised of 17 local community leaders, provides all governance over the organization. Crouse Health was named ‘Business of the Year’ in 2024 by CenterStateCEO.