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

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Senior Vice President, Field Development & Community Impact at National Kidney Foundation
📍 United States

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.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Senior Vice President, Field Development & Community Impact
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Jerry shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Non-Confrontational

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Priorities

Topics Jerry cares about

Non-Profit Operations
Has over 25 years of experience leading multi-site field operations and managing P&L for major non-profits like the NKF, American Red Cross, and Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
Community Impact
His current role as SVP of Field Development & Community Impact and past role as Chief Impact Officer highlight his focus on mission delivery and community outreach programs.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Senior Vice President, Field Development & Community Impact
National Kidney Foundation
3-2023 - 2-2024
Chief Impact Officer
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
10-2019 - 11-2022
Division Vice President
American Red Cross
6-2015 - 10-2019
Vice President, Operations
American Red Cross
3-2013 - 6-2015
Regional CEO, Southern, Alabama & Central Gulf Coast and Puerto Rico Blood Services Regions
American Red Cross
In the press

Media appearances

Tillery Joins NKF as SVP of Field Development and Community Impact. Featured in National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org)
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Education
Master's degree
Georgia State University
BS
The University of Georgia
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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