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Bret Johnson joins Cape Fear Valley Health as CFO

By Staff Report, posted 4 years ago

Bret Johnson, CPA, has joined Cape Fear Valley Health as its Chief Financial Officer.

Johnson has more than 31 years of healthcare experience. He spent the last 23 years with Roper St. Francis Healthcare in Charleston, S.C., where he served as Director of Finance before becoming Senior Vice President and CFO in 2005.  Johnson also spent eight years with a multi-national public accounting firm in Charlotte, N.C.

“I am confident that Bret will use his vast experience to help us drive delivery of high-quality healthcare for our region,” said Cape Fear Valley CEO Mike Nagowski.

"I'm excited to join a system like Cape Fear Valley Health that is committed to providing patients exceptional care and improving the overall health of the communities it serves," said Johnson. "My wife Kelly and I look forward to becoming part of the Fayetteville community."

Johnson holds a degree in accounting from University of Iowa. He and his wife have been married for 25 years and have three children, Thomas, Abbey and Ella.

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