Janette Townsend

Janette Townsend is an accomplished finance executive with extensive experience in the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Confluence Health since July 2025, Townsend previously held the role of Vice President Finance - CFO Finance Operations and Chief Investment Officer at Marshfield Clinic Health System from May 2023 to July 2025. Previous positions include Finance Director at the City of Bend, Director of Treasury and Chief Investment Officer at Marshfield Clinic Health System, and CFO at Care Wisconsin. Townsend's expertise encompasses strategic financial planning, budgeting, investments, and risk management, with a strong background in both operational and corporate finance roles at institutions such as Renown Health, Salem Health, OHSU, and Providence Health & Services. Townsend earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Oregon State University between 1994 and 1997.