Jon Foster, BBA '84
Medal of Service for Contributions to the Professions in Healthcare Administration

Growing up in a missionary family prepares you for many things and makes you keenly aware of the needs of the world. Jon Foster watched carefully as his missionary parents gave of themselves in service to others, and he integrated those values into his own life. After Jon's older brother attended Baylor, he influenced Jon to do the same and that is where Jon says his eyes were opened to a future well beyond what he could have imagined. The father of a fellow Baylor student introduced Jon to the healthcare profession, ignited Jon's interest in the field, and mentored him through his first role as a professional. This act of kindness began Jon's journey to success.
Today, Jon serves as President of Healthcare Corporation of America's Southwest Group. He plays an important part in the delivery of care in 47 HCA hospitals and by more than 50,000 professionals across Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Kansas. But he never loses sight of the human connection: placing emphasis on the physicians, nurses and staff who interact with patients, and creating a culture of caring so that each patient is treated with respect. Jon's business acumen has also contributed to his rise to leadership within the HCA System. He has been named Young Healthcare Executive of the Year for the U.S. and Canada, and earned Fellowship status in the American College of Healthcare Executives at the age of 35.
