Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2017
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Christus Health Ark-La-Tex
 
Employer identification number

75-2796815
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2017
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Christopher Karam
Ex-Officio, Pres/CEO
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
641,378
0
-------------
267,888
0
-------------
25,595
0
-------------
171,396
0
-------------
22,327
0
-------------
1,128,584
0
-------------
0
2G Michael Finley MD
Chief Medical Officer
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
414,211
0
-------------
130,428
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
74,462
0
-------------
17,816
0
-------------
636,917
0
-------------
0
3Jason G Rounds
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
315,890
0
-------------
102,360
0
-------------
826
0
-------------
56,563
0
-------------
25,342
0
-------------
500,981
0
-------------
0
4John W Graham MD
VP MEDICAL AFFAIRS
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
280,443
0
-------------
75,987
0
-------------
164
0
-------------
41,266
0
-------------
13,398
0
-------------
411,258
0
-------------
0
5DENNIS D O'BANION MD
DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
267,525
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
4,480
0
-------------
4,770
0
-------------
276,775
0
-------------
0
6THOMAS MCKINNEY THRU 032018
ADMIN CHRISTUS ST MICHAEL HOSP
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
177,135
0
-------------
52,333
0
-------------
300
0
-------------
26,572
0
-------------
24,110
0
-------------
280,450
0
-------------
0
7JEREMY K DOBBINS
PHARMICIST
(i)

(ii)
205,058
-------------
0
1,007
-------------
0
90
-------------
0
4,924
-------------
0
23,687
-------------
0
234,766
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8M GLEN BOLES
CHIEF FIN. OFFICER/ Treasurer
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
269,991
0
-------------
88,722
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
47,974
0
-------------
29,164
0
-------------
435,851
0
-------------
0
9LOUISE THORNELL
CHIEF NURSE EXECUTIVE
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
192,664
0
-------------
71,594
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
40,326
0
-------------
11,990
0
-------------
316,574
0
-------------
0
10JENNIFER WRIGHT
VP HUMAN RESOURCES
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
141,480
0
-------------
36,113
0
-------------
326
0
-------------
6,376
0
-------------
20,860
0
-------------
205,155
0
-------------
0
11LAWRENCE CHELLAIAN
VP MISSION INT.
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
132,533
0
-------------
43,765
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
21,676
0
-------------
7,586
0
-------------
205,560
0
-------------
0
12DALE SMITH
DIRECTOR PHARMACY
(i)

(ii)
153,620
-------------
0
17,381
-------------
0
2,777
-------------
0
13,336
-------------
0
15,648
-------------
0
202,762
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13JAMES M JONES
SOLUTION MANAGER
(i)

(ii)
149,391
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
650
-------------
0
11,566
-------------
0
6,800
-------------
0
168,407
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14William Ainsley
PERFUSIONIST
(i)

(ii)
149,173
-------------
0
1,007
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12,282
-------------
0
17,401
-------------
0
179,863
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
15KENNETH W SEWELL
PERFUSIONIST
(i)

(ii)
148,154
-------------
0
1,007
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10,700
-------------
0
8,465
-------------
0
168,326
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
16PATRICK FLANNERY
ST MICHAEL REHAB HOSP ADMIN
(i)

(ii)
0
-------------
190,743
0
-------------
34,120
0
-------------
4,945
0
-------------
550
0
-------------
6,313
0
-------------
236,671
0
-------------
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2017
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION COMPANION TRAVEL FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A TAXABLE COMPENSATION WAS REPORTED TO VARIOUS OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS RELATED TO COMPANION TRAVEL TO CHRISTUS MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VII, QUESTION 1A AND SCHEDULE J, PART II DIRECTORS AND EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS PROVIDE THEIR SERVICES AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WITHOUT COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS. ANY COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DISCLOSED FOR SUCH PERSONS IS EARNED IN THE RESPECTIVE INDIVIDUAL'S ROLE AS AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION, NOT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL'S ROLE AS A BOARD MEMBER OR DIRECTOR. BOARD MEMBERS SPEND TIME AS NEEDED FOR BOARD MEETINGS AND FUNCTIONS.
RELATED ORGANIZATION DETERMINING CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 THE FILING ORGANIZATIONS CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN EMPLOYEE OF CHRISTUS HEALTH, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. AS A RESULT, COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED AT THE CHRISTUS HEALTH LEVEL AND THE FILING ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A ROLE IN IMPLEMENTING THE METHODS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OR IN DETERMINING CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION. CHRISTUS HEALTH USES AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO ESTABLISH AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE FILING ORGANIZATIONS CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS COMMITTEE USES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO PERFORMS A BI-ANNUAL COMPENSATION SURVEY.
SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCLUDES EXECUTIVE DEFERRED INCOME ACCOUNT, SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND RETENTION PLAN, AND PENSION RESTORATION PLAN. ESTIMATED PENSION BENEFITS WERE CALCULATED BASED ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENT PENSION RESTORATION PLAN AT 6% OF PENSIONABLE EARNINGS WHICH ARE OVER THE IRS LEGISLATIVE COMPENSATION LIMIT. SOME ASSOCIATES ARE GRANDFATHERED UNDER AN EARLIER LEGACY PENSION PLAN. IF A PARTICIPANT HAS PROTECTED PENSION BENEFITS UNDER SUCH LEGACY PLANS, HIS/HER PERCENTAGE IS ZERO UNDER THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND RETENTION PLAN, AS THE PROTECTED BENEFIT IS ALREADY EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN CURRENT MARKET.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II W-2 COMPENSATION MAY INCLUDE PAYMENTS RELATED TO COMPENSATION DEFERRED IN PRIOR YEARS. DEFERRED COMPENSATION MAY INCLUDE DEFERRALS OF CURRENT YEAR COMPENSATION UNDER EXECUTIVE DEFERRED INCOME ACCOUNT, SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND RETENTION PLAN AND PENSION RESTORATION PLAN.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (II) BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION MAY INCLUDE AMOUNTS THAT WERE DEFERRED IN A PRIOR YEAR BUT PAID OUT IN CALENDER YEAR 2017.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCLUDES EXECUTIVE DEFERRED INCOME ACCOUNT, SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT AND RETENTION PLAN, EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 403(B) MATCHED SAVINGS PLAN, PENSION RESTORATION PLAN AND ESTIMATED PENSION BENEFITS UNDER CHRISTUS HEALTH CASH BALANCE PLAN. ESTIMATED PENSION BENEFITS WERE CALCULATED BASED ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENT CASH BALANCE PLAN AT 6% OF PENSIONABLE EARNINGS. SOME ASSOCIATES ARE GRANDFATHERED UNDER AN EARLIER PENSION PLAN. THESE GRANDFATHERED PARTICIPANTS, BASED ON COMPUTATION AT THE TIME OF THEIR RETIREMENT, WILL RECEIVE THE LARGER OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFIT COMPUTED UNDER THE CASH BALANCE PLAN COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS PENSION PLAN. DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF CALCULATING AN ACCURATE BENEFIT COST FOR GRANDFATHERED PARTICIPANTS, THE FORM 990 REPORTS AS PENSION BENEFITS THEIR ANNUAL ESTIMATED CASH BALANCE PLAN ACCRUAL.
SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A AND SCHEDULE J, PART II THE BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION REPORTED AS RELATED COMPENSATION WAS PAID TO THE FOLLOWING PERSONS BY CHRISTUS HEALTH, A RELATED ORGANIZATION OF THE FILING ENTITY: CHRIS KARAM, G. MICHAEL FINLEY, MD, JASON G. ROUNDS, JOHN W. GRAHAM, MD, THOMAS MCKINNEY, M. GLEN BOLES, LOUISE THORNELL, JENNIFER WRIGHT, LAWRENCE CHELLAIAN, AND PATRICK FLANNERY.
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