Jonathan S. Nalli, chief executive officer of St.Vincent, a member of St. Louis-based Ascension Health, was recognized by Modern Healthcare, one of the health care industry’s trade publications, as an “Up & Comer” for 2014. The program honors rising stars in health care leadership. Out of more than 150 nominations, Modern Healthcare chose 12 leaders under the age of 40 from around the nation for its distinguished roster.
“When any of our associates, facilities or programs is singled out for recognition, it is an occasion for all of us to celebrate,” said Mike Schatzlein, MD, ministry market leader, Indiana and Tennessee Ministries, Ascension Health. “None of us alone can fulfill the Mission and Vision of our Foundresses. Providing holistic, reverent health care to Hoosiers throughout the state, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable, takes all of us working together as ‘One St.Vincent.’”
Earlier this month, Nalli was formally commissioned as chief executive officer of St.Vincent during a ceremony at the St.Vincent Marten House in Indianapolis. The ritual consisted of the formal commissioning by Robert Henkel, Ascension Health CEO, the blessing of Nalli’s hands with oil, scripture readings, and singing of hymns followed by a reception.
Nalli joined St.Vincent as CEO in February. Prior to joining the 22-hospital system, he served as CEO of Porter Health System, a Community Health System affiliate in Valparaiso, Ind.
Nalli earned his MBA from Drexel University in Philadelphia and his bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences in Health Administration from the University of Kentucky.
