Cheryl Matejka

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chief Financial Officer at Mercy

St Louis, Missouri, United States

Overview

Cheryl Matejka is the Executive Vice President and CFO at Mercy, where she provides strategic oversight for the health systems financial operations, revenue cycle, and supply chain. With over 30 years in non-profit healthcare, including more than 15 at Mercy, she is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.

Outside of her executive role, Cheryl serves as Treasurer on the Board of Trustees for Lindenwood University. She and her husband are actively involved in their local church and missions work, reflecting a deep commitment to community and service.

In 2012, she was named CFO of the Year for non-profit organizations by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Precise

Negotiator

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Finance
As CFO of a major health system, she has extensive experience strengthening financials during times of regulatory change and has spoken on adapting care models to ensure financial stability.
Mission-Driven Service
Her long tenure at Mercy and involvement in church missions work demonstrate a strong commitment to service-oriented organizations and their communities.
Non-Profit Leadership
Serves on the Board of Trustees for Lindenwood University and the Catholic Health Association, showing a dedication to guiding non-profit educational and healthcare institutions.

Media Appearances

Mercy's Cheryl Matejka Recognized Among Nation's Top Health Care Leaders. Featured in Mercy Newsroom

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Betty Jo Rocchio and Cheryl Matejka Make Health Care Industry Influential Lists. Featured in Mercy Newsroom

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6 Questions With Mercy's New CFO. Featured in HealthLeaders Media

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Work History

1-2022
Chief Financial Officer at Mercy
6-2020 - 12-2021
SVP Financial Operations at Mercy Health
4-2009 - 6-2020
CFO at Mercy East Communities
4-2006 - 3-2009
VP Finance at St. Johns Mercy
10-1988 - 4-2006
Various financial roles from Internal Audit to VP Financial Operations & Analysis at BJC HealthCare

Education

2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Evangel University

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Insights For Selling To Cheryl

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cheryl is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cheryl

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cheryl move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Cheryl take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Cheryl

Personality Compatibility


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