Evelyn Burdette

Chief Financial Officer

Professional Overview
Evelyn Burdette is a seasoned finance executive with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at Apria, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial strategy, reporting, and operations, playing a key role in driving the organization's growth and profitability.

Experience Summary

Current Role
Evelyn has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Apria since September 2017. In this role, she is responsible for managing the company's financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Under her leadership, Apria has achieved consistent financial performance, with year-over-year revenue growth and improved operational efficiency.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Apria, Evelyn held various finance leadership roles, including SVP Finance, Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller at PacifiCare Health Systems from 2012 to 2017. In this position, she was instrumental in streamlining the company's financial processes, implementing robust internal controls, and driving cost optimization initiatives that resulted in significant savings. Earlier in her career, Evelyn served as the Director of Financial Reporting at Foundation Health Partners, where she played a key role in enhancing the organization's financial reporting and compliance frameworks.

Academic Background
Evelyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she graduated with honors. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and has completed executive leadership training programs at leading business schools.

Areas of Expertise

• Healthcare finance and accounting

• Financial planning and analysis

• Risk management and internal controls

• Process improvement and operational optimization

• Strategic decision-making and business partnering

Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Evelyn has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive financial excellence and operational efficiency. At PacifiCare Health Systems, she led the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which resulted in improved data integrity and enhanced financial reporting capabilities. At Apria, she has played a pivotal role in positioning the company for long-term success, with a focus on strategic investments, cost optimization, and enhanced financial transparency.

Conclusion
Evelyn Burdette is a dynamic and results-oriented finance executive with a proven track record of success in the healthcare industry. Her strong technical expertise, strategic mindset, and ability to drive organizational change make her a valuable asset to Apria as the company continues to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.