Jerome (Jerry) Judd, CFA, CPA

Jerome (Jerry) Judd, CFA, CPA

Senior Vice President of Treasury
Senior Vice President of Treasury

Leading with Purpose: Meet Jerry

Jerome (Jerry) Judd serves as senior vice president of treasury for Bon Secours Mercy Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems with over $13 billion in net operating revenue and 50 hospitals across seven states and Ireland. In this role, he oversees strategic balance sheet management for the system, including the investment programs, retirement plan assets, treasury operations and debt structure.  He is responsible for asset allocation and management of the investment programs, which have approximately $9 billion in assets under management, including operating, foundation, captive insurance, and pension funds. Additionally, he manages $4.7 billion in external debt, along with investor relations, rating agency and credit provider relationships, ensuring responsible financial stewardship across the ministry. 

Jerry has dedicated the majority of his career to Catholic health care finance. He joined Mercy Health 22 years ago after serving as vice president of treasury services for Catholic Health Initiatives and Sisters of Charity Health Systems. He began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen LLP, developing a strong foundation in financial oversight and strategy. 

He considers it a privilege to serve in Catholic health care. Jerry is committed to improving the health and well-being of communities through responsible financial stewardship. 

Vision & Passion 

I have spent the bulk of my professional career working in Catholic health care. After 13 years with Catholic Health Initiatives, I joined Mercy Health to be closer to family. I am blessed to be part of our ministry and committed to serving in Catholic health care to improve the health and well-being of our communities. 

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Education & Training  

  • Master of Business Administration — Xavier University 
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting — University of Notre Dame 

Career Achievements 

  • Board member of the Catholic Medical Mission Board, Morgan Judd Foundation and Ursuline Foundation 
  • Serves on the investment advisory group of Adventist Health, the finance committee of Network for Hope and the President’s Advisory Council at Xavier University 
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 
  • Former vice president of treasury services for Catholic Health Initiatives and Sisters of Charity Health Care Systems 
  • Named one of Modern Healthcare’s “Up & Comers” in 1997