Farmer Companies
Cathy James is an experienced accounting and patient access professional with a diverse background in finance and healthcare. Currently serving as an Accounting Specialist at Farmer Companies since December 2020, Cathy handles tasks such as reconciling monthly credit card statements, processing virtual card payments, and training new users. Previously, Cathy worked as an Accounts Payable Associate and provided support in various accounting roles. At SSM Health, Cathy transitioned from a Patient Access Representative, where patient registration and confidentiality were prioritized, to an Education Technology Specialist responsible for managing a learning management system and training thousands of employees. Cathy began the career with SSM Health in 2005 and has developed strong skills in accounting and patient service throughout the years. Education was obtained at Kaplan University.
Farmer Companies
In the late 1940’s, Elliott Farmer, Sr. created a clear vision in the Ready Mix and Asphalt business with Farmer’s Concrete, Cole County Industries and Jefferson Asphalt. When his sons, Bud and Mike Farmer entered the business world in the early 1970’s they maintained the foundation of family first, a strong work ethic, and that failure was not an option. They continued to grow from that vision through vertical integration and expansion into other complimentary industries. Farmer Companies now employs more than 1700 people. The Farmer Companies’ footprint continues to grow into multiple markets and multiple states under the leadership of the third generation of the Farmer family. Their commitment to the companies’ core values, their employees and their customers presents a clear path forward.