JACKSON, Tenn (March 26, 2015) – In a press conference, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation announces the hiring of a new Chief Financial Officer.
According to board chairman Harbert Alexander, Jr., Stephanie Fowler will join the Foundation staff. Stephanie’s credentials include a degree in accounting, certification as a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the Tennessee Certified Public Accountants.
A graduate from Union University, Stephanie has been employed by Horne, LLP since 2006. Fowler has had one job since graduating from college. Stephanie served as a college intern and was hired to work at Horne following her graduation. Stephanie has volunteered in the community as a committee chair for the Horne Relay for Life committee and is the current Vice President for Finance for the Jackson Arts Council.
“We are delighted to have Stephanie joining the outstanding staff of the Foundation. She brings some impressive credentials as she steps into the CFO role,” stated board chair, Harbert Alexander. “Our growth at the Foundation has lead us to look strongly at this role and the qualities of the person that would fill this role,” Alexander continued
“The growth of the Foundation has been amazing. This past year we raised nearly $5 million. Stephanie will be an impressive addition to an already extraordinary staff,” stated Bill White, chair of the Finance Committee.
“We had a difficult decision in making the final selection for our CFO,” stated Mary Jane McWherter, of the Board of Trustees. “We are honored that there was so much interest by very impressive candidates. I am excited about what Stephanie will bring to our staff.”
“I have been eager to announce the addition of Stephanie!” stated Frank McMeen, President of the Foundation. “Her personality and accounting knowledge will fit right into our team.
McMeen said Fowler will begin starting on April 6. Her immediate initiatives will include: 1) enhancing our accounting services to have a timelier reporting 2) upgrading our on-line system for donors and volunteers 3) enhancing internal controls that would protect funds and their charitable interests.”
