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This list showcases the top Florida based CFO’ operating in the Health Care space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Bryan Happ
Chief Financial Officer of AOD Software
As CFO, Bryan Happ oversees all financial planning and analysis for AOD Software. In his role Bryan helps pursue strategic growth and manages all aspects of finance, capital and human resources to ensure AOD maintains a solid financial foundation and achieves sustained growth. Bryan launched his career at Ernst & Young and has more than 20 years of private and public accounting and finance experience. Bryan holds a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University and a Masters of Accounting from Northeastern University, and is a Certified Public Accountant
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About AOD Software: A Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based portfolio company of Primus Capital.
Linda Irvin
Chief Financial Officer of Ocean Breeze Recovery
Linda joins Ocean Breeze Recovery as the Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity she oversees all of the organization’s budgeting, planning and financial issues. Her extensive career started in public tax accounting. In the private sector Linda was the Internal Auditing Supervisor and National Accounts Corporate Billing Liaison for the nation’s largest direct mail advertiser, ADVO System. Most recently, she spent 12 years with one of South Florida’s largest General Contractors working primarily with national accounts. Linda graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a BS in Accounting.
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About : Florida Drug Rehabilitation & Alcohol Treatment Center
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer of Optum
Jay Green is the Chief Financial Officer at MedHOK.
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About MedHOK, Optum: OptumInsight provides analytics, technology, and consulting services to improve the performance of health systems.
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer of Optum
Jay Green is the Chief Financial Officer at MedHOK.
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About MedHOK, Optum: OptumInsight provides analytics, technology, and consulting services to improve the performance of health systems.
Joel Richardson
Chief Financial Officer of MobileHelp
Mr. Richardson has more than 27 years of experience leading financial management and corporate operations both in and out of the technology sector. His responsibilities and duties have included SEC and financial reporting, equity and debt capital raisings, financial planning and analysis, investor relations, and human resources for companies in rapidly changing markets. Prior to joining MobileHelp, Mr. Richardson was responsible for developing and maintaining the accounting infrastructure and financial systems of AlertSite, a leading web performance and transaction monitoring company.
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About MobileHelp: MobileHelp™ is a Boca Raton, Florida, healthcare technology company.
Hugh Chang Alloy
Chief Accounting Officer & CFO of Independent Living Systems
Hugh Chang Alloy brings over 17 years of accounting experience and a background in managed care, long-term care, and public accounting to Independent Living Systems (ILS), where he leads the Accounting team as Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). He is responsible for the day to day operations of the accounting department including financial analysis, cost analysis, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, and corporate audits. Since 2008, Hugh has also served as the Treasurer of the not-for-profit Independent Living Community Services, Inc. and is a member of the AICPA. Prior to joining ILS, Hugh was the CFO for America’s Health Choice Medical Plans, Inc. in central Florida. Hugh was also the CFO for the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida, where he directed over $750 million in revenues annually and led a team of over 25 finance and accounting staff. Hugh has also worked in the public accounting sector, specializing in accounting information systems, business intelligence, and auditing.Hugh received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Florida International University. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Illinois.
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About Independent Living Systems: Independent Living Systems is a health service company that develops, delivers, and manages community-based services.
Bernadette Spong
Chief Financial Officer of Orlando Health
Bernadette Spong oversees finance, treasury and accounting as well as revenue management, managed-care contracting, information services and asset strategy for Orlando Health. Bernadette joined the organization in 2015 with nearly 30 years of healthcare experience.
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About Orlando Health: Orlando Health is one of Florida’s most comprehensive private, not-for-profit healthcare networks.
Howard Doss
CFO of Trxade Group
Howard A. Doss, 60 is founder and president of STARadio Corp., a company founded in 1985 that owns radio stations from Ohio to Montana. Prior to and during the time he has been with STARadio, Mr. Doss served in a variety of capacities with accounting and investment firms. He joined the staff of Seidman & Seidman (BDO Seidman, Dallas) in 1977, and in 1980 he joined the investment firm Van Kampen Investments, opening the firm’s southeast office in Tampa in 1982. He remained with the firm until 1996 when he joined Franklin Templeton to develop corporate retirement plan distribution. After working for the Principal Financial Group office in Tampa, Mr. Doss was City Executive for U.S. Trust in Sarasota, responsible for high net worth individuals. He retired from that position in 2009.As founder and President of STARadio Corp., Mr. Doss is responsible for the evaluation, negotiation and financing of acquisitions of radio properties and for reviewing financial reports. In the investment business Mr. Doss was responsible for distribution in the southeast. He built and operated offices in Tampa for both Van Kampen and Principal. As City Executive at U.S. Trust, he worked with clients for solutions to complex transactions using both investment and credit solutions. He served as CFO and Director for Sansur Renewable Energy from 2010 to 2012.Mr. Doss is a member of the America Institute of CPA’s. He is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University.
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About Trxade Group: Trxade Group is a pharmaceutical company focused on solving real-world problems in healthcare.
David Olson
Founder & CFO of Align Networks
David Olson is Founder & CFO at Align Networks.
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About Align Networks: Align Networks is the premier workers’ compensation physical medicine program serving your needs nationwide.
Scott Webster
Founder , Chief Financial Officer & Vice President of Covenant Kids Manor Inc.
Mr. Webster co-founded Covenant Kids Manor, Inc. He has over 19 years management experience including 14 years leading the financial division of CKM, Inc. As the CFO of CKM, Inc., he is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, investment management, and debt management. Mr. Webster participates in corporate audits and works closely with the bookkeeper, the CPA, and State Financial Auditors. It was Mr. Webster’s start-up funding of $45K that launched CKM, Inc. after he had received $85K auto bodily injury settlement. After paying his attorneys fees, the balance was all used to start CKM, Inc. Mr. Webster is a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force at Vandenberg, California, where he was a supervisor at Florida Hospital Environmental Services covering the Medical Center & Disney Cancer Center. After leaving the Air Force, Mr. Webster managed several franchised business, including Dunkin Donuts, Krystals, and Snappy Car Rental. He attended Mansfield Univ. in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.
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About Covenant Kids Manor Inc.: Covenant Kids Manor, Inc. (CKM), mission as a non-profit 501(c)3 publicly-supported foundation.
Frank Falligant
CFO & Owner of Avalanche Technology
Frank most recently held the position of CFO for Technology Partners, Inc a Charlotte based software development operation. Prior to this he was founder and CEO of Information Technology Group generating over $1.2 million within the first 2 years of operation. He also held the position of Division VP of United Foods, Inc. He is a Solomon Certified Financial Specialist & Systems Engineer and has extensive management and financial expertise. He has developed and implemented worldwide connectivity to accounting and distribution systems using Windows 2000 Terminal Services. Frank is a retired US Military Colonel and has served his country in several active duty tours. He has served on the US Special Operation Command through Desert SHIELD/STORM and has been awarded numerous Merit and Service Commendations. He has held Top Secret Security clearance. He has an MBA in Finance and Accounting.
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About Avalanche Technology: Avalanche Technology provides Healthcare Compliance and Information Technology Solutions for complete corporate systems, office automation .
Gary Searls
Chief Financial Officer of Brandon Regional Hospital
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About Brandon Regional Hospital: Brandon Regional Hospital is a full-service, emergency care facility specializing in women’s health & bariatrics
Donald DuMond
CFO of U.S. Preventive Medicine
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About U.S. Preventive Medicine: U.S. Preventive Medicine offers early detection and chronic condition management products and related services.
Michael Cornelius
Chief Financial Officer of Tissuetech
Michael Cornelius joined TissueTech as Chief Financial Officer in 2014 with more than 25 years of experience in public accounting and public and private corporations. Michael Cornelius was previously with Stiefel Laboratories, serving as its Chief Financial Officer. Stiefel Laboratories was the largest privately-held dermatology company in the world, before it was acquired by GlaxoSmithKline in 2009. Mike began his career with the international accounting and consulting firm, Grant Thornton, where he specialized in US and International tax planning and also held senior level finance positions with IVAX Corporation and Sunglass Hut International. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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About Tissuetech: Tissuetech offers regenerative amniotic tissue-based products for ophthalmology, optometry, musculoskeletal, and wound care markets.
Mike Welch
Chief Financial Officer of Medical Scribe Systems
Mike graduated undergrad at York College of Pennsylvania with B.S. in Accounting, received an MBA from Florida Atlantic University with Accounting Concentration and Passed CPA exam in 2009. Mr. Welch is licensed in the State of FL. Mike started his career in Audit at Deloitte & Touche (D&T) in South Florida. He worked on D&T’s largest public companies in the South Florida market. Most recently, Mike spent four years with Sunera where he worked on a variety of projects, including Internal Audit Compliance, Cash to GAAP accounting conversions, audit support for clients, purchase accounting projects for newly acquired companies, valuation work with regards to intangible assets, bankruptcy support and served as main contact/preparation for financial reporting.
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About Medical Scribe Systems: A medical scribe company committed to improving providers and patients lives
Edmundo Aja
Chief Financial Officer of Kipu Health
Edmundo Aja is the Chief Financial Officer at Kipu Systems.
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About Kipu Health: SaaS platform for behavioral health and addiction treatment centers providing EHR, patient engagement and RCM solutions.
Robert Hamilton
CFO of Vigilant Biosciences
Robert T. Hamilton currently serves as the company’s CFO. Hamilton, a former Big-Four CPA with 15+ years of public co. and venture-backed private portfolio company experience, has worked with companies in e-commerce, health and fitness, technology and retail/wholesale industries. Prior to Vigilant Biosciences, Hamilton served as CFO of Bridgevine, Inc., a privately held and venture-backed, e-commerce solution that assists Fortune 500 marketers and advertisers with new customer acquisition through a closed-loop platform. He helped Bridgevine complete a financial turnaround and grow revenues profitably to $50+MM. Previously, as CFO of eDiets, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ- DIET), a leading provider of online weight loss solutions serving over 2 million paying clients, he successfully oversaw its B2C and B2B revenues grow 25 times in a profitable manner and led the company’s transition from a self-funded private company to a NASDAQ listing. Hamilton began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen, LLP in Boston. Progressing to audit manager, he serviced multinational SEC and non-public clients in the high technology, manufacturing, retail/wholesale distribution, and hospitality industries. Hamilton is a Certified Public Accountant and received his Bachelors in Business Administration from Merrimack College.
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About Vigilant Biosciences: Vigilant Biosciences is a innovator and developer of solutions that aid in the early detection and intervention of cancer.
Joseph R. Smith
Senior Vice President & CFO of M2Gen
Joseph R. Smith, CPA, CGMA, currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for M2Gen, a wholly owned for-profit subsidiary of Moffitt Cancer Center. In this role, Joe is responsible for the financial, marketing and sales aspects of M2Gen and provides leadership for the day to day financial and operational aspects of the business. Prior to joining M2Gen Joe served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Bisk Education and also was the CFO, Secretary, and Treasurer for a private then public dental practice management company. Joe started his career in public accounting at Deloitte, rose to the level of Partner and was in charge of the middle market practice in the Tampa, Florida office. He holds a BSBA in Accounting with Honors from University of Florida.
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About M2Gen: M2Gen® is a health informatics solutions company
Tina Dumar
Chief Financial Officer of Peerfit
Tina brings over 25 years financial accounting experience to Peerfit in both public and private accounting. She provides leadership and mentoring to Peerfit team members in financial best practices to achieve strategic objectives. She began her career at Arthur Andersen gaining experience in a wide range of industries including healthcare, technology and the service industry. She later served in key executive roles for both a resort management company and a high-growth pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company which was recently sold to a Fortune 100 company. Tina is a CPA and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Florida. She is passionate about health and fitness and you can routinely find her at a local gym or running on Bayshore Boulevard.
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About Peerfit: Peerfit is a digital platform that’s helping insurance carriers, brokers and employers redefine corporate wellness programs.
Natalie Shtark
Chief Financial Officer of Savta Remedies
Natalie provides both operational and programmatic support to our company, supervises the finances, and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. She reports directly to all family members . She is also in charge On all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.
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About Savta Remedies: Savta Remedies Help Recover, Support, and Boost your Immune System with a new and unique Dietary Supplement, and enhance your energy level.
Chris Abel
Chief Financial Officer of HealthcareSupport
Chris Abel joined HealthCare Support in August 2017 as the Chief Financial Officer, working with the team to lead the organization to continued financial growth. Prior to joining HSS, Chris served as CFO for a Florida based group of technical colleges and institutes. A CPA for over 20 years, Chris began his career with KPMG and has served in leadership roles in the entertainment, services and education industries. Chris grew up in Orlando and earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Accounting from the University of Florida. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife and their dog, traveling, scuba diving, and reading.
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About HealthcareSupport, HealthcareSupport: HealthCare Support is a national recruitment firm providing clinical and non-clinical staffing solutions to top healthcare organizations.
Gabriel Penaloza
Co-Founder & CFO of Helthee
Gabriel Penaloza is the Co-Founder and CFO of Helthee.
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About Helthee: Helthee delivers hand-picked quality certified & vetted fitness professionals to your home, office, hotel, gym or local park in 1 hour.
Alexandra Figueiredo
CFO of Best Tyme
Alexandra Figueiredo is an expert in the art of management. She carries with her the unique perspective that comes from working in a variety of management roles outside of the medical industry before receiving her MBA in Health Management. This experience, which comes from years of owning and running event planning businesses and directing an international management company, has helped Alexandra break boundaries within the healthcare industry. Not only has her groundbreaking method of management resulted in more than a 1300% increase in revenue at the practice she manages in Miami, FL & Sao Paulo, Brazil, but it has translated into her work with the Best Tyme. By streamlining the administration process within the medical office, Alexandra input into the design of Best Tyme empowers doctors to spend the saved time and money on valuable business and professional development instead.
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About Best Tyme: Real-time meeting scheduling for clinicians & medical sales reps
John Cavan
CFO of Mediconnex
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About Mediconnex: Connecting hospital and home care with patients
