Saint Francis Healthcare System names Prather new CFO

Saint Francis Healthcare System announced the promotion of David Prather, CPA, to chief financial officer and vice president of finance, in a Friday news release.

Prather joined Saint Francis in 1995, having previously worked for firms Eck & Braeckel and Baird, Kurtz & Dobson, according to the release.

Prather�s new role will include overseeing Saint Francis Healthcare System�s overall financial plans and policies and directing its accounting practices.

Prather�s responsibilities will include direct investments, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting and real estate, according to the release.

He most recently served as the health-care system�s controller, managing various financial duties.

Prather earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Southern Illinois University before earning his MBA from the same institution, according to the release.

While attending Southern Illinois University, he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Society.

He is a member of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

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