Cape Girardeau, Missouri -   Saint Francis Healthcare System is proud to announce the appointment of David C. Prather, CPA, as Chief Financial Officer/ Vice President of Finance.



In his new role, Prather will oversee Saint Francis Healthcare System’s overall financial plans and policies and will direct its accounting practices. Prather’s responsibilities will include direct investments, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, and real estate. 



Prather joined Saint Francis in 1995, having previously worked for Eck & Braeckel and Baird, Kurtz, & Dobson. He most recently served as the Healthcare System’s Controller, managing various financial duties. 



Prather earned a B.S. in Accounting from Southern Illinois University, where he graduated Magna cum Laude, before earning his MBA from the same institution.

While attending Southern Illinois University, he was a member of Beta Alpha Psi Accounting Society.

He is a member of Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).