Chesterfield, MO., October 24, 2024 - St. Luke's is pleased to announce that Daniel J. McCormack is the health system's new vice president & executive director of development. McCormack is leading all aspects of St. Luke's development office and reports directly to St. Luke's chief financial officer (CFO), Jon Vitiello.

"Dan has proved instrumental to helping us modernize our approach to securing philanthropic support to advance the mission of St. Luke's amid a growing demand for healthcare providers and services," said Andy Bagnall, President and CEO. "Dan's extensive and varied experience, along with his dedication to philanthropic missions, is a fantastic fit for our health system. We are so fortunate to have him join St. Luke's."

"I am thrilled to become part of the executive leadership team at St. Luke's, where everyone embraces the mission to provide exceptional care to every patient, every time," McCormack said. "Healthcare is a unique environment in which to work, and St. Luke's has both a strong track record of success and the promise of still greater success to come. St. Luke's is a rare gem in St. Louis's crown. I'm proud to be part of its present and future."

Mr. McCormack brings 30 years of experience in fund development to St. Luke's, most recently serving as vice president of philanthropy for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) in Springfield, Illinois, where he led the integrated fund development programs of fifteen hospitals in Illinois and Wisconsin. During his tenure, the local foundation teams secured more than $170 million in contributions and grants, an average annual increase of more than 40% over the funds raised prior to his arrival.

Prior to joining HSHS, Mr. McCormack held development leadership positions with the State University of New York at Buffalo and Mercy Hospital Foundation, Buffalo. McCormack received his B.A. from Rice University and a Juris Doctor (law degree) from Tulane University.