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Cheryl Matejka

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Chief Financial Officer at Mercy
📍 St Louis, Missouri, United States

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.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Priorities

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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.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Chief Financial Officer
Mercy
6-2020 - 12-2021
SVP Financial Operations
Mercy Health
4-2009 - 6-2020
CFO
Mercy East Communities
4-2006 - 3-2009
VP Finance
St. Johns Mercy
10-1988 - 4-2006
Various financial roles from Internal Audit to VP Financial Operations & Analysis
BJC HealthCare
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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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Education
2003 - 2005
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School
1982 - 1986
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Evangel University
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