Scott Hutchings, CPA

Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Scott Hutchings joined Grace Health in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer. In January 2011, he became the Vice President/CFO. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, majoring in accountancy, from Western Michigan University and received certification through the State of Michigan as a Public Accountant.

Scott has over 30 years of financial experience in both public and private sectors. He started his career with Plante & Moran in their audit department and then became the CFO of a staffing firm where he spent 13 years. Scott is well versed in: financial reporting, managing personnel, process improvement, strategic planning, budgeting, risk management and operations.  He oversees the following Grace Health departments:  Finance, Patient Accounts, Facilities, Purchasing, and Marketing.

Scott currently serves on the Michigan Primary Care Association Finance Committee, Michigan Community Health Network Finance Committee, Battle Creek Community Foundation Audit Committee, and Silent Observer Committee – Greater Battle Creek Area.  His previous community service involvement includes:  Treasurer and President at Volunteer Center of Battle Creek and Treasurer of Kingman Museum.