St. David's HealthCare names new chief financial officer

AUSTIN, Texas—St. David’s HealthCare has named Shari Collier as its new chief financial officer, effective June 12.

Collier has more than 25 years of financial management and leadership experience, with 20 years spent in the healthcare industry.

“With a proven track record of strong financial management and business development, Shari will undoubtedly make a strong addition to our team,” David Huffstutler, chief executive officer at St. David’s HealthCare, said. “I am confident she will play a key role in the continued growth of St. David’s HealthCare.”

For the past four years, Collier has served as chief financial officer of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, a 680-bed acute care hospital in Denver, Colorado, where she successfully managed the facility’s financial operations. Before joining Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Collier served for 12 years as chief financial officer for Overland Park Regional Medical Center, a 343-bed facility in Overland Park, Kansas.

Collier, a certified public accountant, has served as an accountant at KPMG, LLP; Coca-Cola Enterprises; and Arthur Anderson LLP, as well as in various healthcare roles.

She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Memphis in Tennessee.