Lillian J. Montoya
Age 58
Director since 2024
President and CEO, CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health Systems
Independent Director
Committee Memberships: Compensation and Human Capital Nominating and Governance
| Ms. Montoya currently serves as President and CEO of CHRISTUS St. Vincent Health System, a regional market of CHRISTUS Health, providing comprehensive acute care to a seven-county area and is the largest private employer in north central New Mexico. Prior to becoming President and CEO, Ms. Montoya served in multiple senior leadership positions including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Vice President of Public Affairs, Marketing, Communications & Advocacy. Ms. Montoya has led an organizational and cultural transformation, positioning the organization to earn a Best Place to Work recognition for six consecutive years, earn among the highest Associate engagement scores in CHRISTUS Health, receiving successive recognition as a National Leapfrog Safety Grade of “A” hospital, and became part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network of hospitals for its commitment to quality, safety, associate engagement, and patient experience.
Ms. Montoya currently serves as a Bank Division (NM) Board Member for NM Bank & Trust (Heartland Financial USA, Inc.) and on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Economic Council. Ms. Montoya is a board member (former Chair) of the New Mexico Hospital Association. She also serves on the board of the Santa Fe Opera, and is a member of the International Women’s Forum-NM and New Mexico Amigos. Ms. Montoya received a B.A. and M.B.A from the University of New Mexico.
Ms. Montoya’s professional recognitions and extensive experience in leadership and strategy, governance, customer relations and community engagement, risk management, regulatory environments, as well as labor relations and human resources qualify her to serve as a director. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in helping corporate, government and non-profit leaders navigate strategic and organizational challenges, Montoya has demonstrated proven results in developing and implementing programs that make our communities better places to live, work, and thrive.
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