Joseph A. Frick is Vice Chairman and Managing Partner based in the Philadelphia office. Prior to joining Diversified, Mr. Frick served as President & CEO of Independence Blue Cross and is currently a Vice Chair of the Independence Blue Cross Board of Directors.
Prior to becoming CEO in 2005, Mr. Frick served as Independence Blue Cross’s Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Administration since 1997. In this capacity, he was responsible for corporate planning and business development, human resources, and administrative services. As CEO, Mr. Frick spearheaded the creation of IBC 2010, a long-term strategic plan for the company. He formed a new senior leadership team and launched key initiatives to achieve the company’s goals. Under Mr. Frick’s leadership, IBC enhanced its standing as a trusted and respected corporate leader in the Philadelphia community
Before joining Independence Blue Cross, Mr. Frick was Vice President of Human Resources at Philadelphia Newspapers, Inc. (PNI), which published The Philadelphia Inquirer and the Philadelphia Daily News. He joined PNI in 1987 as Personnel Development Director, responsible for employee relations, training, and development.
Early in his career, Mr. Frick worked for Westinghouse Electric Corporation, holding a variety of managerial positions in operations administration and human resources.
Professional Activities & Achievements
Hope Award from the Multiple Sclerosis Greater Delaware Valley Chapter
Anti-Defamation League’s Americanism Award
Citizen of the Year Award from the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
William Penn Award, 2011
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Former Chairperson
Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, Executive Committee
United Way Southeastern PA Annual Regional Campaign, Chairperson
United Way Southeastern PA, Board of Directors United Way Southeastern PA, Executive Committee.
La Salle University, Board Member
Philadelphia Orchestra, Board Member
Colon Cancer Alliance, Board Member
CEO Roundtable on Cancer, Member
PNC Bank, Member - Regional Advisory Board
Education
BA, Liberal Arts, University of Notre Dame
MBA, Management, Loyola College