b'Having served on 37 corporate boards during his career, Jerre is also a dedicated volunteer Jerre and Mary Joy were both raised in faith- and civic leader, chairing more than 16 based homes to be generous with their time,capital fundraising campaigns for nonprofit talents and treasure. If Jerre had 20 cents, heorganizations. As a CEO for more than 42 would save 10 and give 10 to his church. Theiryears, Jerre says that the highlight of his career focus on helping others began at a young agehas always been to create and lead companies and continues to this day. with instilled values for helping others.The young couple made a life-changingWhen it comes to philanthropy, Jerre and Mary decision early on in their marriage to always doJoy focus on specific areas that are especially two things with their earnings: save and give. meaningful to themcreating leaders, In fact, Mary Joy remembers many frigid winterresearch, education and religion. As Jerre months when they lived in Minneapolis. Thenotes, theyre also committed to changing the heating bills were so high that they didnt havemomentum in the fight against Alzheimers enough money for savings. But we alwaysDisease, childhood obesity and mental illness.gave, she said. Weve always been passionate about family, Mary Joys love of philanthropy andfriends and good health, Mary Joy explains. serving others was formed by watching herThere is a joy in giving to organizations that grandmother set aside money each week forserve as role models and that specialize in her local church. That memory inspires hercustomer delight.every day to keep a special place in her heartHONORHEALTH BECOMES for the organizations and causes that have trulyPART OF THE FAMILYmade a difference in her life. Their introduction to HonorHealth, then Jerre is a visionary business leader andScottsdale Healthcare, came in 1997 when legendary big thinker, or as he would tell you,Mary Joy fell off a roof and suffered severe a big believer. Hes enjoyed the highest levelsinjuries. Despite nine successful surgeries, of success leading high-tech and informationit was the simple service of blankets she was companies, most recently as Executive Chairgiven to prevent her from going into shock and Chief Executive Officer of Clarivate, wherewhen she first arrived at the hospital that left he retired from his CEO role in September.her with a warm impression of HonorHealth.Clarivate is the tenth public company in whichYears later, Mary Joy encountered he has served as CEO and/or Chairman. an HonorHealth EKG technician who Its more about big believing than bigremembered her from past interactions. thinking, said Jerre. You need to believe thatShe believes its the down-to-earth, family-you can bend the curve and change the world. Iforiented and caring staff that truly make we can get the world to understand and respectHonorHealth stand out from the rest.the important causes and issues that we all faceJerre also experienced the kindness and every day, I believe change can happen. compassion of HonorHealth staff after an HonorHealth Foundation Magazine 5'