Ryan D. “Jume” Jumonville

Winston Churchill once observed, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” It is a sentiment that has echoed through generations, but for Ryan D. “Jume” Jumonville, it is far more than a quotation—it is a guiding philosophy.

As Chairman of the board of United Networks of America, Jumonville has spent more than three decades building one of the nation’s largest providers of value-added managed care products and services. Today, the organization supports prescription drug, dental, vision, and ancillary care programs through a network of more than 240,000 providers, serving over 120 million members nationwide. Yet for Jumonville, success has never been defined solely by scale or financial performance.

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jumonville has long believed that business and philanthropy are not separate pursuits, but complementary responsibilities. That belief is reflected in his participation in The Giving Pledge, a commitment made by some of the world’s most successful individuals to dedicate the majority of their wealth to charitable causes during their lifetime. 

Over the years, Jumonville’s philanthropy has touched a wide spectrum of causes. His $4.5 million, decade-long partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has helped support pediatric care for families across the country.

Additional contributions have been directed to organizations such as the American Cancer Society, the ASPCA, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the Boys & Girls Clubs—each selected for their alignment with his values of care, dignity, and long-term impact. 

Internationally, Jumonville has partnered with OTEPIC in Kenya through the Jume College-OTEPIC Kenya Project, supporting sustainable development initiatives in Kitale. The project focuses on permaculture, clean water access, food security, and community empowerment—investments designed not as temporary relief, but as enduring solutions.

Closer to home, a $1 million contribution to the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation has helped advance children’s charities across North Florida.

The Jumonville family’s lifelong commitment to animal welfare has also led to transformative gifts, including funding that enabled Panhandle Wildlife Rescue to launch a full-scale rehabilitation center and wildlife hospital in Freeport, Florida, as well as a $1 million donation to Alaqua Animal Refuge to expand adoption services and rescue efforts.

In 2023, Jumonville’s commitment took another form when he helped abolish $100 million in medical debt for Florida families—an act of compassion that provided immediate relief to thousands facing overwhelming financial strain.

For Jumonville, impact—not accumulation—is the true measure of success. As he has said, “We are the human race. No man, woman, or child should ever be left behind.” In a time defined by uncertainty, his approach offers a reminder that leadership, at its best, is measured by what it gives back.