Kristie Geist

Kristie Geist has over 20 years of work experience, with a focus on finance and operations in the healthcare industry. Kristie currently holds the position of Regional Vice President of Quality Operations and Execution at Centene Corporation. Prior to this role, they served as the Vice President of the Value Creation Office at Centene Corporation.

Before joining Centene Corporation, Geist worked at Magellan Health as the VP of Transformation/VP of Specialty Operations. Kristie also held the position of SVP of Financial and Strategic Operations at Post Acute Medical.

Geist has extensive experience in various leadership roles at LifeCare Hospitals, including President of Home Health Operations, Vice President of Financial Operations, and Regional Director of Finance. In these roles, they were responsible for overseeing financial performance, reviewing and monitoring hospital revenue and expenses, and providing guidance during budget cycles.

Earlier in their career, Geist worked at Baylor Health Care System as the Director of Physician Compensation, where they managed a team and facilitated financial analysis for physician practices. Kristie also worked at International Game Technology as a Finance Manager/Project Accountant, responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and pricing strategies for product sales.

Geist began their career at Renown Health, where they held multiple roles including Director of Finance/Finance Business Partner and Accounting Manager. In these positions, they focused on cost management strategies, financial reporting, budgeting, and incentive plan coordination.

Overall, Geist's experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, operations, and leadership in the healthcare industry.

Kristie Geist obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Marketing from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business. Kristie then pursued further education and earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce. In terms of certifications, Kristie Geist is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), obtained from the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Kristie is also a Texas DECA District Judge, certified by Texas DECA. Additionally, they have pursued the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, although the specific details regarding the institution and completion date are unavailable.