Judith Peek-Lee
Chief Financial Officer
Professional Overview
Judith Peek-Lee is an accomplished financial executive with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. As the Chief Financial Officer at The University of Vermont Health Network, she is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, strategic planning, and business development initiatives for the integrated health system.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Chief Financial Officer at The University of Vermont Health Network, Peek-Lee is instrumental in driving the financial strategy and performance of the $2 billion integrated health system. In this role, she manages a team of 50+ finance professionals, oversees a $500 million annual budget, and partners with the executive leadership to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability and growth. Under her financial stewardship, the health system has achieved a AA- credit rating and consistently outperformed industry benchmarks.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Peek-Lee served as the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Consultant at Capital Healthcare Consulting, where she provided strategic financial advisory services to healthcare organizations across the country. She has also held senior finance leadership positions at Optum and Capella-Saint Thomas' Upper Cumberland Health System (Ascencion Health), where she was responsible for driving financial transformation, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving profitability.
Academic Background
Peek-Lee holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management, where she graduated with distinction. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Areas of Expertise
- Healthcare finance and accounting
- Strategic financial planning and analysis
- Revenue cycle management
- Mergers, acquisitions, and integrations
- Operational efficiency and cost optimization
- Performance management and reporting
- Risk management and compliance
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Peek-Lee has been recognized for her ability to drive financial and operational excellence within healthcare organizations. She has led numerous successful initiatives, including the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, the streamlining of revenue cycle processes, and the integration of financial and clinical data to improve decision-making. Peek-Lee's work has been featured in various industry publications, and she is a sought-after speaker at healthcare finance conferences.
Conclusion
Judith Peek-Lee is a strategic financial leader with a proven track record of driving transformative change in the healthcare industry. Her deep understanding of the complex financial landscape, coupled with her strong leadership skills and commitment to innovation, make her a valuable asset to The University of Vermont Health Network as it continues to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.