ST. LOUIS – Mercy has named Dan Ensell as senior vice president of mission integration. Ensell, who joined Mercy in 2021 as director of mission integration at Mercy St. Louis and later served as vice president, brings a strong commitment to advancing Mercy’s mission.
“At Mercy, our mission is the foundation of everything we do,” Ensell said. “It’s reflected in the care we provide to our patients, in how we support one another as caregivers and in the way we speak about our work. What truly makes us Mercy is how we bring our history and values to life each day through our compassionate care and exceptional service.”
With more than 15 years of experience in Catholic leadership across healthcare and education, Ensell will guide Mercy’s more than 50,000 caregivers in five states, continuing the work first begun by the Sisters of Mercy.
“Dan understands who we are and he leads with purpose and compassion,” said Steve Mackin, Mercy president and CEO. “As we enter our third century of care, he will help us stay true to our mission as we continue to serve our communities, especially those who are most in need.”
Ensell earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky, and master’s degrees in religious education from Fordham University in New York and educational leadership from the University of West Florida in Pensacola.
In support of Mercy’s mission, he serves as the organization’s representative on the Catholic Health Association’s mission advisory council and contributes to theological formation as an adjunct facilitator in the University of Notre Dame’s STEP program.
Ensell succeeds Kevin Minder, who retired after more than a decade of service at Mercy.
