Chesterfield, MO., March 11, 2024 – St. Luke’s is pleased to announce that Jon Vitiello has been hired as the health system’s new chief financial officer (CFO). Joining St. Luke’s executive leadership team, Vitiello will optimize St. Luke’s sustained improvements in financial performance. Vitiello will report directly to St. Luke’s President and CEO, Andy Bagnall.

“St. Luke’s is focused on growth and enhancing access to ensure patients receive seamless, timely healthcare when and where they need it. As part of our strategic plan, we needed to find a CFO adept in creating mechanisms for sustained growth, and with a strong background in executing plans that lead to financial success,” said Andy Bagnall. “Jon’s background made him the perfect choice for our health system. Jon also has considerable experience and ability in all facets of value-based care. St. Luke’s is fortunate to have him.” 

“St. Luke’s has made an extraordinary commitment to its strategic plan which has positioned it well for the changing healthcare landscape,” Vitiello said. “I consider it a privilege to be joining this team and to help ensure St. Luke’s remains a strong independent health system while enhancing its well-deserved reputation for high-quality, patient-centered, award-winning care.”

Mr. Vitiello brings thirty years of experience in the healthcare field to the St. Luke’s CFO role. He served in several leadership roles with Mercy Health system, including System Senior Vice President of Financial Operations & Chief Analytics Officer; Chief Financial Officer of the Oklahoma and Arkansas Region; Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operations Officer for Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas; and Executive Director of Finance for Mercy St. Louis. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Affordable Care and did healthcare management consulting. Most recently, Jon was the Chief Financial Officer for CheckedUp, Inc., a patient education company providing tech-enabled solutions.

Vitiello holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Healthcare Administration from Saint Louis University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and served on the boards of directors for various non-profit organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Mr. Vitiello will begin work in his new role with St. Luke’s in late March 2024.