Jenny Barnett-Sarpalius has been appointed chief financial officer for LCMC Health.
Jenny, who is a certified public accountant, joins LCMC Health with significant experience in large, multi-facility healthcare systems and large, complex academic medical centers. Some of her career highlights include leading all finance related activities in connection with the merger and consolidation of one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the country (merger of Catholic Health East and Trinity Health) and significant experience in municipal and private debt issuances and strategic transactions.
“I am confident that Jenny has the skills and commitment to navigate our dynamic and complex health system,” said Gregory Feirn, CEO, LCMC Health. “She is an exceptional leader with relevant experience to help move us forward.”
Jenny most recently served as senior vice president and CFO for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, where she was responsible for system-wide operational financial oversight including strategic financial planning, budgeting, capital management, revenue cycle, and treasury and debt management.
In 2012, Philadelphia Business Journal named her CFO of the Year for a large company. She was also named by Becker’s Hospital Review as “130 Women Hospital and Health System Leaders to Know.”
“I am excited about returning home to Louisiana and becoming part of the LCMC Health family,” said Barnett-Sarpalius.
A native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jenny earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Louisiana State University. She is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.