As CFO of Sanford Health Fargo, Ms. Herrmann steers the financial direction of a rural healthcare system with over $1.8 billion in annual net patient revenue and a workforce exceeding 11,000 employees. Since 2022, she has improved financial outcomes by more than 90%. Ms. Herrmann’s vision has supported the expansion of signature service lines, including the Roger Maris Cancer Center and the bone marrow transplant program, while optimizing operational efficiency through initiatives like systemwide space consolidation. Her advocacy extends beyond internal operations, with her actively educating legislators on healthcare finance and serving on the finance committees of United Way and the Brave Like Gabe Foundation. Her career at Sanford has spanned over a decade, rising from analyst to CFO, underpinned by earlier experience at Deloitte and John Deere.
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Becker's Recognition
Kristin Herrmannhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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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