Vernon O. Jones II

Vernon O. Jones II has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Vernon O. is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer at Rapides Regional Medical Center, a position they have held since May 2023. Prior to this role, they were the Chief Operating Officer at the same organization, starting in August 2020. Before joining Rapides Regional Medical Center, Jones worked as the Associate Chief Operating Officer at Medical City Healthcare (Formerly HCA North Texas) from January 2018. Vernon O. also served as the Director of Operations at CHI St. Luke's Health from September 2015 to January 2018. Prior to that, they held the position of Director of Ambulatory Clinics at Tulane Medical Center from February 2014 to September 2015. Vernon O. started their career in the healthcare industry as a Clinic Manager at Tulane Medical Center from October 2007 to February 2012, and later became a Clinical Services Manager at Ochsner Health System from January 2012 to February 2014.

Vernon O. Jones II pursued their education in a chronological manner, starting with their Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management, General from Texas Southern University from 1999 to 2003. Subsequently, they went on to obtain a Master's degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from the University of New Orleans between 2005 and 2008.