Ryan A. Stearns

Ryan Stearns is a dynamic, accomplished executive leader with over 24 years experience in effectively managing a broad range of complex financial responsibilities for both public and private, for profit and not-for-profit, as well as international entities in Healthcare and Technology. He is a hands-on, dedicated business partner with extensive experience in financial budgeting, strategic planning, and operational reporting. He has expertise in streamlining financial functions by establishing priorities and expectations and creating/deploying tactical initiatives.

Ryan is a polished professional with superlative communication and presentation skills; proven ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams and develop winning relationships with strategic business partners. He is a highly accomplished corporate strategist with expertise in coupling financial expertise with solid operations acumen to deliver significant top and bottom-line growth. He is a keen analyst with demonstrated ability to accurately assess challenges and resources to provide business solution and is adept at delivering programs and initiatives that reduce costs while elevating productivity and staff performance.

A Proven Healthcare CFO

As CFO for two large regional healthcare systems, Providence Health & Services and HealthServicesNW, Ryan has the experience to lead multiple financial and operational processes; including leading and implementing the financial and operational planning process, providing strategic analysis to support organizational goals, and leading policy implementations and procedure oversight.

In addtion to his CFO responsibilities, Ryan has been a keynote speaker for multiple healthcare conferences throughout the United States and has presented on many current healthcare topics; including ICD-10, Accountable Care Organizations, Operational and Financial Efficiencies, and Financial Policies.

Ryan has served in a leadership role for many healtcare organizations accross the country as well as being a member of the Board of Directors for Providence Health and Services collection agency (Health Services Asset Management).