Lisa Wooten

Powell Valley Healthcare didn’t look far to find its pick for a new permanent chief financial officer.

On Friday the hospital announced the promotion of Lisa Wooten to CFO, “recognizing her longstanding leadership, financial expertise, and commitment to the organization’s mission,” the announcement reads in part.

She takes over for an outside firm, that has been handling the CFO responsibilities since last summer, when the hospital scrambled to plug the gap after former CFO Coby La Blue resigned and, roughly a month later CEO Joy Coulston, herself the former CFO, likewise resigned.

Wooten brings more than 14 years of service to the organization and experience across financial operations, supply chain management and strategic planning. She most recently served as controller, overseeing financial operations across the organization’s multi-facility system, strengthening reporting and compliance processes, and advancing operational efficiencies that support long-term financial stability.

Earlier in her tenure, Wooten held leadership roles in purchasing and supply chain operations, including serving as materials management director. In that role, she led initiatives to strengthen vendor partnerships, improve inventory management, and enhance operational performance across the organization.

“Lisa has been a dedicated member of our organization for more than 14 years, bringing strong financial leadership, deep knowledge of our system, and a steadfast commitment to our mission and community” said CEO Todd Sandberg. “I am grateful for her consistency, integrity, and steady leadership. She has shown true tenacity and a genuine desire to continually grow and learn.”

Wooten holds a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management. As CFO, Wooten will oversee the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and operations, supporting continued growth and the delivery of high-quality services to patients and communities across the region.