Jeff Thomas has been named as Owensboro Health’s next chief financial officer. Thomas — currently the CFO at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee — will begin his role with Owensboro Health on Aug. 2.
Thomas will report to Mark Marsh, who recently took over as president and chief executive officer for Owensboro Health. As CFO, Thomas will be responsible for leading the health system’s financial operations. He will develop and administer policies, provide forecasting and reporting, and make recommendations to improve the system’s financial performance.
“Jeff brings a high level of expertise to Owensboro Health, but he is also an outstanding fit for our culture of service,” Marsh said. “Jeff achieves success by encouraging and serving others.”
In addition to his current position in Cleveland, Thomas has also held the CFO position at systems in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Clarksville, Tennessee; Marion, Illinois; and Bennettsville, South Carolina. His 28-year healthcare career also includes stops in Ohio and Texas.
During his career, Thomas has supported major capital projects, improved revenue performance and identified opportunities to reduce costs. He graduated from Youngstown State University.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to work with Mark Marsh and to be part of an outstanding organization like Owensboro Health,” Thomas said. “I look forward to being part of the community and helping our team achieve its mission and vision.”
Thomas will replace outgoing CFO John Hackbarth, who announced plans to retire last August.
