Jerry J. K. Tillery

Jerry J. K. Tillery, MBA, MHA, FACHE, currently serves as the Senior Vice President of Field Development & Community Impact at the National Kidney Foundation, leading operations for a significant patient-centric organization focused on kidney disease awareness and treatment. Prior to this role, Tillery was the Chief Impact Officer at the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, managing a $21M budget and overseeing finance, marketing, and program operations. Extensive experience at the American Red Cross included positions such as Division Vice President, where full P&L responsibilities were managed across multiple regions, and efforts were made to direct operations for biomedical services. Additionally, involvement in various healthcare organizations includes board positions with the Georgia Association of Healthcare Executives and service on the Smyrna Hospital Authority. Educational credentials include a Master’s in Health Care Administration and an MBA from Georgia State University, as well as a BS in Biology from The University of Georgia.