Kris Kester, MBA, CGMS

Kris Kester, MBA, CGMS has a diverse work experience in multiple roles. They started their career at Hamilton Misfeldt in 2007 as a Staff Accountant. From there, they moved on to Big Bear Sports Center in 2008, where they worked as a Manager until 2010. In 2010, they joined NORIDIAN HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS, LLC as a Medicare Auditor II and remained in that role until 2014. They then worked as a Senior Accountant at Loenbro from 2014 to 2015. In 2015, they joined the University of Providence as a Controller and Human Resources Director and held that position until 2018. Kris is currently working at Livingston HealthCare, where they have held several positions including Controller from 2018 to 2019, Director of Finance/CFO (interim) in 2019, Director of Finance and CFO from 2019 to 2021, Vice President Finance from 2021 to 2022, and currently serve as the Vice President of Finance And Operations. Through their various roles, Kris has gained extensive experience in finance and operations management.

Kris Kester, MBA, CGMS has a diverse education history. In 2004, they began their undergraduate studies at Montana State University-Bozeman, where they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Accounting in 2008. Prior to this, their education included attending Pacific Lutheran University, although the specific years of enrollment and completion of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree in Choral Music Education are not provided. Later on, from 2016 to 2018, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Arkansas Grantham. Kris Kester's educational background encompasses both accounting and music education, providing a strong foundation in these areas.