Krista Berry, CPA, is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the healthcare sector. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Mercy Southeast since May 2013, Krista has also held positions such as Controller, Director of Accounting, Manager of Regional Accounting, and Manager of Financial Operations. Prior to this, Krista worked as Assistant CFO at Health Management Associates, Inc., and as a Financial Analyst at SoutheastHEALTH. Krista began the professional career as a Staff Accountant at BKD, LLP. Krista holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southeast Missouri State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from Purdue University.