Nonprofit executive search firm KEES has been retained to find the next Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (CFO/EVP) for Southcentral Foundation (SCF). Located in Anchorage, Alaska, and providing a wide range of health and related services, SCF is an Alaska Native-owned, nonprofit health care organization serving nearly 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby villages in the Anchorage Service Unit. Incorporated in 1982 under the Tribal authority of Cook Inlet Region, Inc., Southcentral Foundation is the largest of the CIRI nonprofits, employing more than 2,900 people across more than 80 programs.

KEES President and CEO, Heather Eddy, and Project Manager, Randi Blasutti, will lead the search in advance of the planned retirement of Lee Olson, CPA, SCF’s current Chief Financial Officer, who has served on the Southcentral Foundation leadership team since 1997.

As a premier search firm, KEES specializes in executive searches for top executive positions and has a successful history of placing accomplished nonprofit executives nationwide. This partnership further strengthens KEES’ history of success, commitment, and growth, as we continue to build meaningful relationships with nonprofit organizations across 40+ states and 55 local communities.

“As Southcentral Foundation embarks on this next chapter, we extend congratulations to Lee Olson. Lee’s strategic leadership has played a crucial role in shaping Southcentral Foundation, and his legacy will continue to impact the organization for years to come,” states Heather Eddy. “It is an honor to support Southcentral Foundation at this pivotal time as they enter a new phase of growth. We look forward to working closely with April Kyle and the Executive Leadership Team throughout this transition, ensuring that the next era of finance leadership will continue to advance SCF’s vital mission and support its essential work alongside the people of Alaska.”

Confidential inquiries, candidate recommendations, and additional details concerning this CFO search may be addressed directly to Randi Blasutti at rblasutti@kees2success.com.

ABOUT SOUTHCENTRAL FOUNDATION

Southcentral Foundation is an Alaska Native nonprofit health care organization established under the Tribal authority of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. in 1982 to improve the health and social conditions of Alaska Native people, enhance culture, and support individuals and families on their wellness journey. A wide range of health and wellness services are provided to over 70,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people living in the Municipality of Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and nearby villages.

The Alaska Native Medical Center offers comprehensive medical services and acute, specialty, primary, and behavioral health care for Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. The Anchorage Native Primary Care Center, known as an example of whole-system transformation, is part of the accredited Alaska Native Medical Center. SCF also owns and manages another large primary care center, 13 federally designated community health centers, a community mental health center, and a residential substance abuse treatment center. While perhaps best known for its primary care services, SCF’s customer-owned, relationship-based Nuka System of Care also offers pharmacy, outpatient behavioral health, dental, and optometry services, specialized substance abuse treatment, specialized services for youth and Elders, and healing programs such as the Family Wellness Warriors. A recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2011 and 2017, SCF is a global leader among health care organizations, recognized for its Nuka System of Care. SCF has also partnered with Harvard Medical School Center for Primary Care. The Center studied SCF’s Nuka System of Care and offered leadership training and exchanges between the two organizations. HMS participated in SCF’s Core Concepts, and SCF took part in the Center’s InciteHealth initiative, which focuses on health care innovation and primary care redesign. To learn more, visit www.southcentralfoundation.com.

ABOUT KEES

KEES (formerly Alford Executive Search) is a nonprofit executive search firm that builds diverse teams and dynamic leaders in the nonprofit and public sectors. A certified woman-owned and operated firm, KEES offers a full array of nonprofit consulting services, including executive search, leadership development, compensation analysis, interim staffing, and HR support. For more information, please visit www.kees2success.com.