AdventHealth has named Chip Owens as the new senior vice president and regional chief financial officer for its hospitals in East Volusia, Flagler, and St. Johns counties. The appointment will take effect on September 29.
Owens will be responsible for overseeing financial operations at AdventHealth Daytona Beach, AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach, AdventHealth Palm Coast, and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway. These four hospitals have a combined total of 737 inpatient beds and employ more than 4,500 staff members. Each year, they provide care to thousands of patients in the region.
“Every financial decision touches real people — from the caregivers on the front lines to the patients counting on us for care,” said Owens. “Finance is the framework that allows us to extend Christ’s healing ministry. When we steward resources wisely, we’re making sure nurses have what they need at the bedside and families can access care close to home.”
Owens has nearly two decades of experience in health care finance. Before this role, he was Network CFO for Adventist Health in Southern California where he led financial strategy across several hospitals. His previous positions include serving as CFO at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles and Simi Valley Hospital, as well as holding system-level leadership roles at Adventist Health’s headquarters in Roseville, California. Earlier in his career, Owens worked as finance manager at AdventHealth Orlando and served as controller/director at AdventHealth Manchester in Kentucky.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from Webster University and a Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in finance and management from Union College.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chip back to AdventHealth,” said David Weis, president and CEO for AdventHealth East Volusia, Flagler and St. Johns counties. “Chip understands that stewardship is about investing in people — our caregivers, our patients, and our neighbors. His leadership will help us keep care accessible today and sustainable for generations to come.”
AdventHealth Orlando—located in Orlando, Florida—was founded in 1908 and serves as both a pediatric hospital and a training center under current president Terry Shaw.
