From healthcare to technology and from finance to education to numerous other industries, every company – whether public, private or nonprofit, whether large or small – requires the expertise and guidance of a savvy chief financial officer.
Submitted this year by their colleagues or peers, the standout nominees who are listed here in alphabetical order have demonstrated a penchant for navigating today’s challenging business environment.
Please enjoy reading about their illustrious backgrounds and remarkable achievements as well as their contributions to their communities.
Steve Aleman serves as Prime's chief financial officer and is a member of the senior executive team. He has more than 23 years of industry experience in healthcare, both on the payor and provider side. He successfully developed and led large-scale, company-wide initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions and drove growth in a private equity-backed integrated healthcare system. Aleman has been recognized over the years in the Los Angeles Business Journal among the top CFOs in Los Angeles and in 2023 was selected as CFO of the Year. Prior to Prime Healthcare, he served six years as CFO for Prospect Medical Holdings based in Los Angeles. Earlier in his career, Aleman, a CPA, worked as a director for Wellpoint/Anthem.
Jonathon Arrington has been with UCLA Health for nine years as the CFO of the faculty practice group. He oversees financial services, managed care, contract management, physician compensation, alytics and strategic initiatives. With a strong background in physician practice management, he has effectively led teams in revenue cycle management, financial reporting and business planning. Recently, Arrington integrated the largest sub-specialty into UCLA Health, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. He supports strategic planning initiatives, including Medicare Advantage growth and expanding patient access in Los Angeles County. He has also supported the UCLA Health Ambulatory Strategic Planning Committee which developed the five-year strategic plan. Furthermore, Arrington has been an executive sponsor for developing and implementing the integration of the DGSOM clinical operations into the health system.
Dr. Connie Anne Yu Allen is a family physician, educator and businesswoman from San Francisco, California. After graduating from UC Davis, she joined Teach for America, earning a master's in secondary education from Loyola Marymount University. Motivated to help underserved communities, Dr. Allen became a family physician, completing her residency at UCLA Harbor. As CFO of Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, she promotes diversity and provides vital health services in Los Angeles and Orange County. Outside of her work at Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care, she is also a community advocate, supporting special needs children, breast cancer awareness and anti-Asian hate initiatives. Dr. Allen also serves on the board of the St. Vinson Eugene Allen Foundation, aiding families in need.
