J. Patrick Smyth

J. Patrick Smyth currently serves as Senior Vice President at Kaufman Hall, holding a position in the West Coast Strategy Practice since August 2011. Prior experience includes serving as Executive Director of Finance Projects in Strategic Planning at Kaiser Permanente from December 2008 to August 2011, and as Director in the Strategic Financial Services group at Kurt Salmon Associates from November 1994 to December 2008, where advisory services were provided to healthcare organizations. Earlier roles include Financial Specialist at Blue Shield of California and Accounting Supervisor at CNA Insurance. J. Patrick Smyth began a career in the United States Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Finance from San Francisco State University and a BA in Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Davis.