Good Samaritan University Hospital Appoints Vice President of Financial Operations

Catholic Health’s Good Samaritan University Hospital has appointed John De Jesus its new Vice President of Financial Operations. In this role, Mr. De Jesus will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight of the hospital’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning. He will also work closely with hospital leadership to advance financial performance, support service line growth and identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.

“We are pleased to welcome John De Jesus to Good Samaritan’s executive leadership team,” said Justin Lundbye, MD, president of Good Samaritan University Hospital. “John brings experience in health care finance, strategic planning and operational leadership. His strong understanding of the health care landscape and ability to translate financial insights into strategic opportunities will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our hospital and advance our mission of providing exceptional care to the communities we serve.”

Mr. De Jesus brings more than 15 years of experience in financial management and strategic planning, with a background spanning hospital operations, academic medicine and health care systems. Most recently, he served as Director of Finance and Operations for Catholic Health, providing financial leadership and oversight for St. Catherine of Siena Hospital and Good Samaritan University Hospital St. Charles Campus. In this role, he collaborated with hospital presidents and executive leadership on financial performance, strategic planning and key business decisions. He also led annual operating and capital budget development and supported service line and clinical program expansion.

Previously, Mr. De Jesus served as Director of Strategic Planning and Implementation for Catholic Health, where he conducted market research, identified growth opportunities and partnered with the finance and real estate departments on capital planning initiatives. He also held senior financial leadership positions at Hospital for Special Surgery, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine and Northwell Health.

Mr. De Jesus earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from St. John’s University. He also completed Cornell University’s Transformational Healthcare Leadership Program.