Southeast Health has announced a planned succession strategy for key executive leadership overseeing the organization’s financial operations, ensuring continuity and a smooth transition.

Effective May 6, Derek Miller, FACHE, FHFMA, will conclude more than 26 years of service as senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of the Southeast Health system. This transition is part of a deliberate succession plan designed to ensure the organization’s continued financial stability.

As part of the transition, Miller will remain with Southeast Health as a part-time consultant to support continuity as Kathy Hill assumes the role of CFO. Hill returned to Southeast Health last fall as associate CFO in preparation for Miller’s departure.

Hill brings extensive experience and deep institutional knowledge to the role. She most recently served as chief financial officer of Troy Regional Medical Center, where she spent the past two years. Prior to that, Hill dedicated more than 30 years to Southeast Health, advancing through the organization to the role of corporate controller before departing for Troy.

During Miller’s tenure as CFO, Southeast Health experienced significant financial growth and completed several major capital projects, including the Women’s Center, Surgery Tower, Heart and Vascular Center, and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. Most recently, he played a key role in securing funding for the current Emergency Department and Patient Tower expansion.

Over the past eight years, Southeast Health has invested more than $250 million in capital projects to ensure facilities and equipment remain current with the latest technology to support high-quality patient care.

“Derek’s leadership has been instrumental in the growth and stability of Southeast Health,”

said Rick Sutton, chief executive officer of Southeast Health. “We are grateful for his service and we are confident in Kathy Hill’s leadership as she continues the strong financial foundation established through this planned succession.”

Southeast Health congratulates Miller on his transition into semi-retirement and welcomes Hill into her new leadership role as chief financial officer.