Following a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, Jeff Sollis was named
CEO, effective January 2, 2023. He has over eighteen years of health system
leadership experience at facilities across the nation, including as chief
executive officer at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), a
position he held from 2018 through 2022. Prior to being CEO at EIRMC,
Sollis served as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO)
for four years.
Prior to his tenure at EIRMC, Sollis held positions as chief operating
officer at Timpanogos Regional Hospital (Orem, Utah); VP of Operations
at Wesley Medical Center (Wichita, Kansas); and Assistant Administrator
at North Suburban Medical Center (Thornton, Colorado).
Sollis earned his Masters of Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth
University, and a bachelor’s of arts degree in Behavioral Science
and Health from the University of Utah.
In his first year at SJH, Sollis successfully led a comprehensive strategic
planning process, which culminated with Board of Trustees approval in
December 2023. The pillars of the 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan are: driving
quality and operational excellence; strengthening and supporting the workforce;
and, enhancing the breadth and depth of care for the community. With Sollis
at the helm, SJH has onboarded new several physicians in key clinical
specialties, including Oncology, Breast Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pulmonology,
Orthopedic Trauma, and Family Medicine. He has also renewed the organization’s
commitment to obstetrical care, in close collaboration with community
providers. With a strong commitment to workforce housing, Sollis is working
with the board’s Finance Committee to explore sustainable funding
options for the redevelopment of the Hitching Post.
Community involvement and philanthropy is a core value for Sollis. He is
very active in the Jackson Hole and Teton Valley, ID, communities. He
has served on the Board of Trustees for the Idaho College of Osteopathic
Medicine and on the Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities
of Idaho and the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund.
Sollis and his wife, Rachel, have four children. He is an avid outdoorsman
and is passionate about fly fishing, hiking, snowboarding and other mountain sports.
John Kren
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
John J. Kren has served as Chief Financial Officer at St. John's since
June 2009, providing the organization with financial performance leadership
from both an operational and strategic perspective. Mr. Kren is also responsible
for the organization’s accounting, revenue cycle, internal audit,
and materials management functions. Mr. Kren previously held a variety
of senior management positions including finance director/controller,
operations officer, and compliance officer. Prior to being recruited to
St. John’s Medical Center, Mr. Kren served at Central DuPage Health
in Chicago, IL, as an administrative resident, followed by roles in accounting,
finance, and compliance. He has also had an extensive entrepreneurial
background. Mr. Kren holds both a BS and an MBA from the University of
Alabama, each with dual concentrations in accountancy and finance. He
also holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the
University of Alabama Birmingham with joint study at the University of
Chicago. Mr. Kren is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Jennifer Chiappa, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Clinical Officer
Jennifer Chiappa has been with St. John's Health since 2015 where she advanced
through various positions in the Primary Care Unit and eventually accepted
the position of Director of the Patient Care Unit (PCU). She was recently
tasked with opening and managing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
while maintaining her PCU responsibilities. Jen always shows true dedication
to her staff and patients through empathy and strong communication. She
earned her BSN from Montana State University and her MSN in Nursing Leadership
and Management from Walden University. Prior to her career as a nurse,
she worked as the Director of numerous community-based group homes for
individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Jennifer has lived
in Teton Valley Idaho for more than 12 years and has two young children.
Karen Connelly
Chief Communications Officer
Karen Connelly is Chief Communications Officer, providing leadership for
St. John's marketing, communications and community relations programs.
She serves as media liaison for St. John's Health and affiliated physician
clinics. Before joining St. John's Health, Ms. Connelly was marketing
director for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Hole
Visitors Council lodging tax board. She earned a BA in economics at St.
Lawrence University and a MBA from Clarkson University. She serves on
the board of directors of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the
Community Safety Network.
Anna Olson
President, St. John's Health Foundation
Anna Olson is the President of St John's Health Foundation and Chief Philanthropy
Officer of St John's Health, responsible for securing philanthropic support
to advance the mission and strategic objectives of St John's Health, including
patient centered care, clinical excellence and community wellness.
Anna moved to Jackson, WY in Nov 1996 from London, England, she spent 21
years at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in various marketing roles and left
as Brand Director to become the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce President
and CEO in 2017. At the Chamber she advocated on behalf of the business
community for solutions to workforce housing, transportation, conservation
and behavioral health. Prior to this she served eight years on the Chamber
Board of Directors. She was appointed to the Governor’s Council
on Developmental Disabilities by Governor Mead in 2012 and is a founding
board member of Vertical Harvest Jackson Hole. She was appointed to the
Wyoming Office of Tourism Board by Governor Gordon in 2019, resigning
in 2022 when she joined SJHF.
Anna is married to Jeff Olson and together they are raising three children,
Marcus, Martha, and Pearl, who were all born at St John's Health, Jackson,
WY. Her passions include family camping, hiking, skiing, road biking and
cooking with friends. The latest Olson, Waffle, is a much loved Golden
Retriever who has a lot to learn.
Following a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees, Jeff Sollis was named
CEO, effective January 2, 2023. He has over eighteen years of health system
leadership experience at facilities across the nation, including as chief
executive officer at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC), a
position he held from 2018 through 2022. Prior to being CEO at EIRMC,
Sollis served as the organization’s chief operating officer (COO)
for four years.
John J. Kren has served as Chief Financial Officer at St. John's since
June 2009, providing the organization with financial performance leadership
from both an operational and strategic perspective. Mr. Kren is also responsible
for the organization’s accounting, revenue cycle, internal audit,
and materials management functions. Mr. Kren previously held a variety
of senior management positions including finance director/controller,
operations officer, and compliance officer. Prior to being recruited to
St. John’s Medical Center, Mr. Kren served at Central DuPage Health
in Chicago, IL, as an administrative resident, followed by roles in accounting,
finance, and compliance. He has also had an extensive entrepreneurial
background. Mr. Kren holds both a BS and an MBA from the University of
Alabama, each with dual concentrations in accountancy and finance. He
also holds a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the
University of Alabama Birmingham with joint study at the University of
Chicago. Mr. Kren is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
and the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Jennifer Chiappa has been with St. John's Health since 2015 where she advanced
through various positions in the Primary Care Unit and eventually accepted
the position of Director of the Patient Care Unit (PCU). She was recently
tasked with opening and managing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility
while maintaining her PCU responsibilities. Jen always shows true dedication
to her staff and patients through empathy and strong communication. She
earned her BSN from Montana State University and her MSN in Nursing Leadership
and Management from Walden University. Prior to her career as a nurse,
she worked as the Director of numerous community-based group homes for
individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities. Jennifer has lived
in Teton Valley Idaho for more than 12 years and has two young children.
Karen Connelly is Chief Communications Officer, providing leadership for
St. John's marketing, communications and community relations programs.
She serves as media liaison for St. John's Health and affiliated physician
clinics. Before joining St. John's Health, Ms. Connelly was marketing
director for the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Hole
Visitors Council lodging tax board. She earned a BA in economics at St.
Lawrence University and a MBA from Clarkson University. She serves on
the board of directors of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the
Community Safety Network.
Anna Olson is the President of St John's Health Foundation and Chief Philanthropy
Officer of St John's Health, responsible for securing philanthropic support
to advance the mission and strategic objectives of St John's Health, including
patient centered care, clinical excellence and community wellness.
