Lautt Named One of Becker’s 2025 Women Health System CFOs to Know

Julie Lautt, Avera's Chief Financial Officer

Julie Lautt, Avera's Chief Financial Officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review 2025 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list. 

Becker's recognizes chief financial officers as the strategic stewards of their organizations' fiscal health, expertly managing budgets and forging partnerships that ensure long-term financial stability. The female CFOs recognized play a pivotal role in sustaining their hospitals and health systems, allowing their organizations to stay focused on delivering exceptional patient care. 

Lautt joined Avera over two decades ago and has been serving as CFO since 2020. Prior to assuming her current role, she was vice president of operational finance for the health system. She has also served as controller of managed hospitals, vice president and corporate controller and then senior vice president and CFO for the Sioux Falls-based Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center. 

These CFOs bring diverse perspectives and invaluable insights to the table. Their combination of financial expertise, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence strengthens their organizations and drives meaningful progress across the healthcare industry. Their financial acumen and leadership are essential to the continued success of their hospitals and health systems.

For more information about Avera, visit Avera.org.