Jerry J. K. Tillery, MBA, MHA, FACHE

Jerry Tillery is a seasoned non-profit healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience leading large-scale field operations. As SVP at the National Kidney Foundation, he oversees fundraising and mission delivery. His background includes executive roles at the American Red Cross and Colorectal Cancer Alliance, with significant P&L responsibility. He holds degrees from Georgia State University and The University of Georgia.

Described as a passionate leader, Jerry focuses on empowering individuals and fostering a shared sense of purpose to build high-performing teams. He is committed to creating environments built on trust, inclusiveness, and accountability to drive impactful results in the healthcare sector. He has a demonstrated dedication to service throughout his career.

He once held full P&L responsibility for a $276 million revenue target, overseeing 1, 200+ employees while at the American Red Cross.