J. Thomas Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer
Tom Jones is President and CEO of the West Virginia United Healthcare System. The System consists of West Virginia University Hospitals, United Hospital Center, West Virginia University Hospitals-East (City Hospital and Jefferson Memorial Hospital), United Physicians Care, and Health Partners Network. He has served in this position since 2002.
Prior to serving in this role, Mr. Jones functioned as CEO of the Genesis Hospital System, Inc. (2000-2002) and Executive Director/CEO of St. Mary's Medical Center (1990-2000) both located in Huntington, West Virginia.
Mr. Jones was recognized as one of the 50 Most Influential Leaders in West Virginia in 2008 by WV Executive Magazine. He serves as the Chair of the American Hospital Association Region III Policy Board and also on the Boards of the American Hospital Association, West Virginia Hospital Association, Premier, Inc., and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Jones received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in accounting from West Virginia University. He obtained a Masters Degree in hospital administration from the University of Minnesota and a certificate in the CEO Program for Healthcare Leadership from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.