WHO’s WHO
{ CFO’s } DENNIS DAHLEN
Senior vice president and CFO Banner Health bannerhealth.com Dahlen was appointed senior vice president, chief financial officer of Banner Health in 2009. Dahlen joined Banner as an internal auditor in 1983. Under Dahlen’s leadership, financial pro formas have been reliably solid foundations for Banner’s expansions in Arizona. They have included construction of Cardon Children’s Medical Center, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, new towers at Banner Baywood Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center and Banner Estrella Medical Center; the acquisition of Sun Health (two hospitals and a research center), Arizona Regional Medical Center and Casa Grande Regional Medical Center; and the development of the Banner Health Network.
KATHERINE MILLS
Senior vice president and CFO Donor Network of Arizona dnaz.org Mills oversees finance, information technologies, quality systems and regulatory affairs for the state’s federally designated, nonprofit organ procurement organization. In the past 24 years, her leadership has contributed to the expansion of the organization to 10 times its start-up size, facilitating continued growth in donation and transplantation services. She is a recipient of FEI’s 2015 CFO of the Year Award. Superpower: “If I could, I would choose the superpower of healing, so that I could end the tragedy of the average of 22 people that die daily waiting for a lifesaving organ. A new person is added to the waiting list every 10 minutes. Ending the deaths on the waiting list is a goal never forgotten and weighs heavily on the many great minds of those in our profession.”
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BRYCE HANCOCK
CFO BeyondTrust beyondtrust.com
Hancock brings more than 18 years of executive operational experience to his position. Hancock carries global responsibility for the management of company finances, accounting, tax, human resources, legal and risk management, IT and strategic planning and analysis. Hancock built a successful financial model for BeyondTrust and today, it is experiencing 41 percent profit margins. He is a recipient of FEI’s 2015 CFO of the Year Award. Virtues of position: “The most rewarding aspect is having a meaningful daily impact on the tactical and strategic direction of the company. We use data and experience to plan and measure outcomes and there is genuine satisfaction that comes from being an integral part of the business direction.”
JAMES HATFIELD
Executive vice president and CFO Pinnacle West pinnaclewest.com With more than 35 years of utility experience, Hatfield’s responsibilities include human resources, information technology, finance and treasury, investor relations, financial planning and budgeting, investment management, accounting, tax services, enterprise risk management, corporate development, enterprise process improvement and internal audit. Additionally, he is one of two expert community members of the Arizona Board of Regents audit committee and also serves on the board of the Fiesta Bowl. Business advice: “Never underestimate the power and pace of change.” Surprising fact: “I am a former football referee, having worked games in the Big XII Conference and the Western Athletic Conference, as well as the Arena Football League.”
GLYNIS BRYAN CFO Insight Enterprises Inc. insight.com
Bryan was named CFO of Insight in December 2007 to lead the company’s finance and accounting functions including accounting/control, tax, treasury, risk management and investor communications. Business advice: “The technology industry is undergoing major changes. Keep current, understand the changes and the possible impact on your business. Any change creates opportunities, so be prepared and remain flexible to take advantage of new opportunities as the industry evolves.” Childhood dreams: “I wanted to be a psychiatrist. I ended up with an undergraduate degree in psychology and determined going further wasn’t a good personality fit. I got an MBA instead. I think my psychology background has helped me appreciate and understand the interpersonal dynamic in bUsiness and in life as well.”