His unique background has made him a favorite to land the job. It would provide Strum with a large bump in pay. Broward Health’s CEO, Gino Santorio, earns nearly $993,000 a year, or nearly six times as much as the $180,000-a-year Strum earns as chief of staff in the governor’s office. Santorio announced his resignation in November and his last day will be Feb. 11.