Men of Excellence honoree, Kenneth McGhee is the Assistant Vice-President of Finance at Jackson Park Hospital. In his role at Jackson Park Hospital, he manages the hospital’s finances to affect business growth and maximize profits. With an MBA and MS in Finance, he draws from his experience in physician practice management, FQHCs, business office, managed care, and hospital financial management to improve hospital operations.
He also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Austin Chamber of Commerce, Westside Insurance Company, Family Christian Health Center, and Robert Morris Alumni Advisory Board. With over 23 years of experience collaborating with community and for-profit hospitals, Kenneth McGhee embodies leadership abilities to grow and develop team strengths and collaboration to introduce systems, processes, and practices that control cost and improve productivity and efficiency ratios.
The Chicago Defender spoke with Kenneth McGhee about his career and his advice for anyone pursuing a career in finance.