Louisiana Children’s Medical Center gained Ms. Kunkel as CFO for the organization and its six-hospital system in April 2022. She not only leads the finance and accounting departments, but additionally serves as a financial and strategic business advisor to the hospital system’s CEO and broader leadership team. Prior to joining LCMC Health, Ms. Kunkel spent the majority of her career at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, S.D., where she was CFO. She also has experience as vice president of finance and administration for the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, S.D., immediately prior to her assuming her role with LCMC Health.
Becker's Recognition
JoAnn Kunkelhas 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.
