John K RENNER
Huron,OH
Summary
Strategic financial leader with expertise in budget management and profit and loss oversight. Led initiatives that resulted in revenue growth and service diversification. Built strong teams and facilitated executive decision-making to improve operational efficiency and financial outcomes. Experienced in managing project life cycles and mitigating risks.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive Vice President, CFO & CAO
United Church Homes, Inc.
Marion, Ohio
01.2014 - 12.2025
- Managed the entire financial operations infrastructure, including revenue cycle, information technology, procurement, strategic management, and budget management of operations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
- Managed over 15 taxable and tax-exempt bond and mortgage-based financings, investment fund management, and diversified service lines through joint venture development, captive insurance, and management services to owners.
- Led six direct reports as one of four senior executives, reporting to President/CEO.
- United Church Homes owns and operates 83 residential, assisted living, and nursing care providers for older adults, located in 15 states. As the 23rd largest not-for-profit provider in the country, UCH revenues exceed $130 million annually and serve over 5,500 residents daily.
- Delivered speeches and attended industry conferences to promote company image and engage with buyers.
- Oversaw development of ERP system integrating financial, clinical, and operational data into a single enterprise-wide management system from concept through launch, leading a 14-member multi-discipline team in review and selection of Workday.
Senior Vice President/CFO
St. Rita's Medical Center
Lima, Ohio
08.2008 - 03.2013
- Managed financial operations infrastructure, overseeing revenue cycle management, strategic and budget management, and driving financial performance growth across hospital, employed physician practices, regional emergency transport network, cancer network, urgent care centers, and joint ventures in orthopedic hospital, ambulatory surgical center, and nephrology services program.
- Led six direct reports in service and financial departments as part of executive leadership team, reporting to President/CEO of hospital.
- St. Rita's Medical Center is a 437-bed not-for-profit community hospital in Lima, Ohio. As the largest healthcare provider in the ten-county region, St. Rita's provides access to over 150,000 patient encounters annually.
Vice President/CFO
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
07.2002 - 11.2008
- Directed all aspects of financial operations infrastructure, including revenue cycle management, operational strategic and budget management, and advancing financial performance for hospital, six physician office sites, seven outpatient physical therapy locations, and joint venture outpatient surgical center.
- Directed Stockamp & Associates revenue cycle initiative at The Christ Hospital and Health Alliance, streamlining processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to transition The Christ Hospital from a nine-member consortium to a standalone, single site not-for-profit provider operation.
- I had fifteen direct reports in service and financial departments, and I am one of six executives comprising the hospital leadership. I report to the President/CEO of the hospital.
- The Christ Hospital is a 550-bed, not-for-profit community hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. Net operating revenues exceed $445,000,000, providing over 190,000 patient encounters annually.
- Established Patient Financial Services functions, optimizing financial operations at The Christ Hospital to enhance service delivery.
- Developed work site and re-established TCH patient access activities.
- Developed job description and conducted interviews for the Director of PFS position.
- Transitioned legacy A/R (Lastword) to outsource company April, 2008 with no unscheduled disruption of billing and collections.
- Went live on EPIC patient accounting on June 01, 2008. No disruptions or unplanned events.
- Managed financial reporting, delivering insights that informed executive decision-making and strategic planning.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Providence Hospital, Inc.
Sandusky, Ohio
01.1994 - 12.2001
- Managed financial and operational aspects for hospital and eight corporations of Providence Health System, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Led a team of over 25 direct reports across clinical, service, and financial departments, collaborating closely with the President/Chief Executive Officer and Board of Trustees.
- Completed a comprehensive financial plan, including all budget projections, for a $9,000,000 master facility renovation project spanning four years.
- Completed various financing packages for hospital projects including $5,000,000 Cardiac Program and $3,000,000 Hemodialysis relocation and expansion.
- Contributed to 20% annual net patient revenue increases in the period 1996 to 2000.
- Expanded clinical services, generating substantial revenue through increasing freestanding hemodialysis stations from eight to twenty, adding a second Cardiac Catheterization lab for interventional procedures, and enhancing behavioral health programs.
- Developed the Corporate Compliance program for the hospital and the system: created new Quality Council and tied the CQPI process directly to all strategic planning.
- Spearheaded a total Management Information System replacement which had been long overdue and was lagging in implementation: accomplished with zero interruption and fully integrated.
- I was also the Risk Manager and the Corporate Compliance Officer.
- Providence is a 270-bed not-for-profit Catholic hospital sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania, Ohio, through Franciscan Services Corporation. Net operating revenues exceeded $48,000,000.
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Quorum Health Group
Vicksburg, Mississippi
01.1990 - 12.1994
- Joined Parkview during its conversion to a Quorum hospital; oversaw non-clinical services, service development, budget management, and corporate reporting.
- Achieved annual net revenue growth between 7% and 27% by implementing new services and recruiting eleven physicians.
- Converted a consistent operating loss to a $2,300,000 gain in the first year and a $6,000,000 gain in the next year.
- Introduced new services including mobile MRI, partial stay substance abuse therapy, and equipped a renovated G.I. lab.
- Quorum, previously HCA Management Company, Inc., was the largest health care management company in the world. With over 250 managed and 16 owned hospitals, Quorum annual net revenue exceeded $1,000,000,000.
Education
Master of Business Administration studies -
Mississippi College
Clinton, Mississippi01.1993
Bachelor of Business Administration - Health Care Administration and Accounting
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, Ohio01.1977
Skills
- Strategic planning and budgeting
- Multi-unit leadership
- Profit and loss management
- Team building and development
- Policies and procedures oversight
- Administrative management
- Support services coordination
- Subsidiary management
- Expense reduction strategies
- Treasury management
- Profit planning
- Executive decision-making
- Performance analysis
- Investment analysis
- Mergers and acquisitions
Community Service
- Boy Scouts of America, Adult Volunteer
- Huron Rotary Club, Board of Directors, 01/01/01
- American Heart Association, Co-chair of annual 'Heart Fund' dinner dance and silent auction, 01/01/98, 12/31/99
References
Excellent references are available, once mutual interest has been identified.
Contact Information
cell, (740) 251-8306
email, jkrenner77@gmail.com
Professional Organizations
- Ohio Health Care Association (OHCA), Board of Directors, 2014 - 2025
- Healthcare Financial Management Association, Advanced Member, 01/01/87
- American College of Healthcare Executives, Board of Directors, Vantage Health Plan of Ohio, 01/01/96, 12/31/01
- Ohio Hospital Association, Uniform Billing Committee, 01/01/82, 12/31/85
Timeline
Senior Executive Vice President, CFO & CAO
United Church Homes, Inc.
01.2014 - 12.2025
Senior Vice President/CFO
St. Rita's Medical Center
08.2008 - 03.2013
Vice President/CFO
The Christ Hospital
07.2002 - 11.2008
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Providence Hospital, Inc.
01.1994 - 12.2001
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
Quorum Health Group
01.1990 - 12.1994
Master of Business Administration studies -
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Business Administration - Health Care Administration and Accounting
Bowling Green State University