Jennifer Pugh is a licensed Certified Public Accountant with over two decades of diverse leadership experience spanning healthcare, non-profit, and government financial operations. Known for her strategic financial management and operational oversight, Jennifer has a proven track record of developing and implementing financial systems, processes, and controls that optimize organizational performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and support sustainable growth.
Jennifer recently held the role of Vice President of Finance for the Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute, where she was responsible for overseeing all financial activities within the $400M oncology service line. She led critical functions including operating and capital budgeting, financial reporting, pro forma development, analytics, procurement management, and revenue cycle operations. Her collaborative leadership style and operational expertise supported the growth and operational success of oncology services spanning multiple clinical sites. Jennifer’s earlier career includes significant financial leadership roles within federally funded community health centers, workforce development boards, and non-profit social service organizations. She successfully managed multimillion-dollar budgets, diverse federal and state grant portfolios, complex audits, and capital projects. Her work consistently emphasized regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and financial transparency.
Jennifer earned her Master’s degree in Accountancy from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor’s in Economics from George Mason University. She is a dedicated member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA). Jennifer also served for two years as an AmeriCorps *VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) member, where she worked in various roles helping to support and build new programs at a Chicago-based non-profit organization. She later went on to become an AmeriCorps Leader, where she managed the program for nearly ten years, helping to recruit and supervise new AmeriCorps service members.
Beyond her professional commitments, Jennifer has actively contributed to industry organizations and community initiatives, including service as Treasurer for the Tampa General Provider Network, Vice President of Communications and founding member for the Microsoft Dynamics GP Users’ Group, and as a long-time team captain for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. She regularly participates in various community volunteer work and especially enjoys mission service.
