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Derrick Flowers
Chief Financial Officer / Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired
Derrick W. Flowers, CPA, FACHE is an accomplished board-certified healthcare financial executive with over 30 years of progressive leadership, financial management, and accounting experience.
Derrick has a proven track record of driving strategic initiatives to enhance financial performance and operational efficiencies, managing annual budgets exceeding $12 billion, overseeing teams of over 100 members, and handling financial operations for 60+ globally-dispersed entities.
His educational background includes a Master of Health Science in Healthcare Finance and Management from Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Master of Business Administration in Finance from University of Baltimore, Merrick School of Business, and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Howard University School of Business.
Throughout his career, Derrick W. Flowers has held various key positions in notable organizations such as Chief Financial Officer at Clarity Child Guidance Center, and former Chief Financial Officer and Director roles at Headquarters, US Army Medical Command.
He has also served in leadership capacities at renowned institutions like Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Brooke Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital & University, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Derrick is skilled at building relationships, leading high-performing teams, managing complex financial operations, and effectively presenting to stakeholders at various levels, including Congressional audiences.
His extensive experience includes strategic financial planning, budget management, financial analysis, and healthcare financial administration, making him a sought-after expert in the field.
Derrick W. Flowers has also shared his knowledge and expertise as an Adjunct Faculty at University of Phoenix and as an Executive Fellow at Vanguard Health System / Northeast Baptist Hospital.
With a strong background in finance, accounting, healthcare management, and leadership, Derrick brings a wealth of experience and insights to the healthcare financial sector.