John Dunsdon Appointed Chief Financial Officer

    John Dunsdon  has been selected as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa (CHCSI).  He began his employment January 26.  Dunsdon  comes to the Community Health Centers from Graceland University where he has served as Assistant Director of Financial Aid Services. 

    Dunsdon  brings with him a vast financial background including 12 years ownership of a public accounting firm in Eugene, OR.  After several years away from his Iowa roots, John returned in 2000 to work at Graceland.  He has a BA degree in Business Administration from Graceland University and is working toward his masters in business administration from University of Phoenix. 

    As CFO, Dunsdon  will be responsible for the overall fiscal management of the health centers.  He will be instrumental in setting up the business and insurance systems.  In addition, Dunsdon  will direct purchasing, information technology, and oversee the grants program which includes a renewable Federal grant of $650,000 per year.

    “I’m happy to welcome John to the Community Health Centers of Southern Iowa,” Gary Rees, President/CEO, said.  “His depth of knowledge in financial management is very important to an environment where every dollar saved goes to improving the healthcare of our Decatur County neighbors and eight county region.  In addition to these skills, John has a proven track record of service and involvement in the community.”

    “I am pleased to be a part of this new venture in health care within the community” John said.  “I look forward with excitement to help from the operations of this organization.”

    “We look forward to starting up by April 1,” Rees stated, “and are very appreciative that Graceland University would share John with us immediately so that we can reach this goal.”