Paul Vachek, MBA, FACHE

Paul Vachek is an experienced healthcare finance executive currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Banner Health.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Paul Vachek has held several senior leadership positions in healthcare finance:

• Chief Financial Officer at Banner Health (July 2019 - Present)1
• Senior Director Finance at Banner Health (August 2017 - July 2019)1
• Associate Vice President of Financial Operations at Wyoming Medical Center (October 2015 - August 2017)1
• Consultant and Manager at consilium group, llc (September 2013 - October 2015)1
• Vice President Finance/Operations at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario (2010 - September 2013)1
• Chief Financial Officer at Holy Rosary Medical Center (2005 - 2010)1

Education and Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwest Nazarene University (2013 - 2016)1
• BS in Business Administration, Finance from Boise State University (1990 - 1996)1
• Holds the FACHE (Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives) credential1

Skills and Expertise

Paul Vachek is known for:

• Being an operationally focused Senior Financial Executive and Strategist
• Addressing financial strains on healthcare organizations
• Collaborating with C-suite, operations, physicians, and clinical areas to drive growth, turnarounds, and operational efficiencies
• Creating cultures of excellence and providing tools for decision-making processes
• Maintaining quality service delivery while achieving organizational goals through trust and transparency

Languages

Paul is proficient in:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Czech (native or bilingual proficiency)1

As the CFO of Banner Health, Paul Vachek plays a crucial role in the financial leadership of this comprehensive, nonprofit health system that operates facilities in seven western states.2