Jerry Jones

As the inaugural CEO of the Anchorum Health Foundation, Jerry brings nearly 30 years of expertise in business administration, financial stewardship, and community leadership to this transformative role. Prior to leading Anchorum, he served as President and CEO of Anchorum St. Vincent. In this role, Jerry led pivotal negotiations to transfer Anchorum’s stake in CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center to its long-standing partner, CHRISTUS Health, a global health system. The sale, announced in late 2023, committed 100% of transaction proceeds, along with the majority of Anchorum St. Vincent’s assets—totaling more than $500 million—to the Anchorum Health Foundation, positioning it as the largest foundation of its kind in New Mexico.

As CEO, Jerry will oversee the strategic deployment of nearly $200 million over the next decade to support Anchorum’s mission to improve the social conditions affecting the health of northern New Mexico’s people and communities. Under his leadership, Anchorum plans to invest significantly in affordable housing, educational advancement, workforce development, and more to foster healthier, more resilient communities.

In addition to his role as CEO, Jerry serves on Anchorum’s Board of Directors and the Governing Board of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, where he participates in multiple board committees. He also lends his expertise as an outside director on corporate boards, including a New Mexico-based real estate development firm, and previously held a director role with the East-West Tea Company, renowned for its Yogi Tea brand. Jerry is a graduate of the University of New Mexico and a licensed CPA.