About Us
CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas Leadership Team
Ellen Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer
CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas
Mario Mudano
Administrator
CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Elizabeth
Wayne Moore
Administrator
CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Mary
Deborah Wiegand
Administrator
CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital
Ellen Jones
President and Chief Executive Officer
CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas
Ellen Jones is president and chief executive officer for CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas, which includes CHRISTUS Hospital–St. Elizabeth in Beaumont, CHRISTUS Hospital–St. Mary in Port Arthur, and CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Texas.
With more than 25 years of service at CHRISTUS Health, Jones has served as president and chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Health Southwestern Louisiana, which includes CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, since 2001. Prior to joining CHRISTUS St. Patrick Hospital, Jones served for many years at CHRISTUS St. Mary Hospital (now CHRISTUS Hospital-St. Mary) in Port Arthur, Texas, as assistant administrator and chief nurse executive.
“Through her longstanding service to CHRISTUS and her many years at St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur, Ellen has established an excellent track record in our community,” emphasizes Jerry Nathan, chairman of the CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas Board. “She represents a key part of not only CHRISTUS’ journey to excellence, but the journey within us all to live true to our Mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. That dedication is a major asset to our region and is a tribute to us all.”
Jones continues to serve as president and chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Health Southwestern Louisiana.
Mario Mudano
President and Chief Executive Officer
CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas
In his role as CHRISTUS Hospital–St. Elizabeth’s administrator, Mario Mudano provides leadership and operational management of the 434-bed hospital. Prior to joining St. Elizabeth, Mudano was vice president/administrator for CHRISTUS SPOHN Health System, which is comprised of six campuses in South Texas. Before his post in Texas, Mudano was the CEO for HealthSouth Hospital in Spring Hill, Florida. He has 25 years experience in health care administration working with physician practices, hospital operations, business development, and financial management. Mudano earned a bachelor’s degree from Birmingham–Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama, and a master’s degree in hospital administration from George Washington University.
Wayne Moore
Administrator
CHRISTUS Hospital—St. Mary
As administrator of CHRISTUS Hospital–St. Mary, Wayne Moore provides leadership for a community-leading health care facility with a proud tradition of strong patient satisfaction and clinical quality. Moore began his tenure at St. Mary in April of 1992 in the accounting/finance department. He made his move into administration in 1999 as chief financial officer after serving as controller for one year. In 2004, Moore was appointed administrator of St. Mary where he has served the sisters, physicians, associates, and community ever since. Moore is a member of the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He is a lifelong member of the Southeast Texas community and graduated from Lamar University with both a bachelor and master’s degree in business administration.
Deborah Wiegand
Administrator
CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital
As administrator of CHRISTUS Jasper Memorial Hospital, Deborah Wiegand brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to her leadership role for the 59-bed acute care facility. She has worked in hospital operations since 1991, with responsibilities for business development, strategic planning, and facility improvement, and physician relations. Wiegand earned a nursing degree from Angelina College, and completed a bachelor of science in health administration from Kennedy Western University. She is currently pursuing her masters in health administration.
Convenient, free parking is available at all CHRISTUS Hospital—St. Elizabeth and St. Mary locations, and complimentary valet parking is available at St. Elizabeth's main entrance.
