“People are at the core of what we do in the healthcare industry, whether that be our patients, family members or our hospital staff. We have made great investments over the last few years in our associates and their engagement; Kris has been a driving force in that effort,” stated Jim Helms, CEO at Jones Memorial. “I am very proud of Kris and his success in leading our human resource efforts. This advancement is not only a recognition of what he brings to the Jones organization, it demonstrates the commitment we have to the Jones family and ensuring that they have a strong voice and advocate.”
Kris is a military veteran, retiring from the US Air force as a Senior Master Sergeant in 2017 before joining the Jones in 2021. Kris has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Human Resource Management. He also holds a Masters in Human Resource Management. He has worked as an HR Professional in construction, manufacturing and distribution at LC Whitford, Alstom and Amazon prior to his career in healthcare.
A native of Wellsville, Kris lives in the village with his family, where he can often be found coaching his son’s baseball team. A community minded professional, Kris is involved in the American Legion and is a trustee on the David A Howe Public Library Board.
In his new expanded role, Kris will oversee a team of HR associates and team members and hopes to grow the department as well as advance JMH as an employer of choice.
Kris expressed his appreciation to hospital leadership stating, “I am honored by the trust Jim and the hospital have placed upon me for this new role. Every day I continue to be amazed at the work our Medical Staff and Associates do to take care of patients, families, and each other. I am committed to working with the HR team, Employee Health, Staff Education, and the UR Provider Recruitment and Network Development team in delivering first class service to our organization. Together we will ensure that Jones Memorial Hospital continues to be the Employer of Choice for healthcare professionals to further their careers as well as the community hospital bringing advanced healthcare close to home.”
ABOUT JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Jones Memorial Hospital (JMH), located in beautiful southern New York State, is a CMS 4-star quality rated, 49-bed acute care facility serving all of Allegany County, as well as western Steuben County and northern Potter County, PA. Truly a community hospital, JMH is committed to continuously raising quality and safety to higher levels and providing top quality healthcare in a hometown community setting. Jones Memorial is accredited by The Joint Commission.
