Ms. Lautt joined Avera Health over two decades ago and has been serving as CFO since 2020. Prior to assuming her current role, she was vice president of operational finance for the health system. She has also served as controller of managed hospitals, vice president and corporate controller and then senior vice president and CFO for the Sioux Falls-based Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. On Aug. 5, Ms. Lautt will become Avera Health’s interim president and CEO while continuing to act as CFO.
Becker's Recognition
Julie Lautthas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

Executives
182 Women’s Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022.
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
2023 Winner

Executives
182 Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
According to the Crist Kolder Volatility Report, the number of women holding CFO positions at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has nearly doubled over the past decade. Women made up 16 percent of CFOs in 2022.
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
2024 Winner

Executives
Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
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2025 Winner

Hospital & Health Systems
Women Hospital and Health System CFOs to Know
Female CFOs of hospitals and health systems skillfully handle strategic financial planning, annual budgets, investments and more.
