Anthony A. Ferrara
CFO, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Let’s consider how vast Anthony Ferrara’s reach is. In his UTHSC role, he’s in charge of all the financial dealings involving the training of a majority of Tennessee’s doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and doctorally prepared nurses. “Mr. Ferrara has managed expertly through periods of economic recession, expansion, status quo, and, now, global pandemic,” his CFO of the Year nominator said. And through it all, Ferrara enjoys the task at hand. His favorite: “Presenting and explaining our budget and financial position to our constituents … . We have a great story to tell.”