j ronald dail is expected to assume the role of huron consulting group incs chief operating officer effective july 1 the company said wednesday he would succeed c mark hussey who would remain the companys president until he becomes chief executive and president on jan 1 2023 huron said mr dail leader of hurons healthcare performance improvement business unit joined stockamp  associates in 2004 that firm was acquired by huron in 2008 the company said prior to joining stockamp mr dail worked at accenture plc huron said