New CEO Focused On Securing the Future of Cancer Care

Mary Bird Perkins’ new President and CEO Jonas Fontenot, PhD, M.B.A., brings a unique blend of clinical experience, scientific achievement, healthcare policy experience and corporate management acumen to his new role.

Fontenot strongly values the Cancer Center’s culture of philanthropy and has been instrumental in helping inspire philanthropic support as a champion for the Take the Fight Forward Initiative, Adaptive Radiation Therapy Program and Dr. Charles M. Smith Medical Physics Program.

In addition, his efforts have helped to establish key resources in support of innovative technology like the Gamma Knife Icon. All of these milestone gifts and many others have helped to advance cancer care in the communities Mary Bird Perkins serves.

Fontenot’s long tenure serving as the chief operating offcer and the Dr. Charles M. Smith chief of physics at Mary Bird Perkins reveals his deep commitment to our mission, and it is that dedication to advancing cancer care and cultivating philanthropic support that will help Mary Bird Perkins continue its cancer care mission in our community.

Our Legacy Challenge plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Mary Bird Perkins maintains the support it needs to reach that goal. The Legacy Challenge seeks to grow the Foundation’s endowment to $50 million by 2025 and secure the future of cancer care for generations to come.

Are you up for the challenge? No gift is too small and your generous legacy gift will directly impact our patients and their families. Please contact Carter Rose Stone at (225) 215-1298 or cstone@marybird.com to learn more.