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.”