Finance and Investing, a New York City-based business and banking research and news company, has announced its list of Utah’s leading chief financial officers. The firm’s “Top 25 CFOs of Utah for 2023” was recently posted on its website.

“These individuals play a critical role in Utah’s current economy, ensuring the financial stability and growth of their organizations,” the firm said on its website. “They are responsible for managing financial risks, overseeing financial planning and analysis and providing financial guidance to{mprestriction ids="1,3"} their company’s leadership team.

The CFOs honored by Finance and Investing work for major companies across various industries, including technology, finance and healthcare.

Those honored as top CFOs are Katie Braithwaite (Centura Health), Robert Simmons (SkyWest Airlines), Ryan Pugh (Lifepoint Health), Braden Tibbitts (HCA Healthcare), Melissa Bishop (Young Living Essential Oils), Dana Russell (Vivint Smart Home), Paul Burdiss (Zions Bancorporation), Nadeem Syed (Western Governors University), Brandon Soto (Square), Rob Bachman (Qualtrics), Jenny Fuss (Boart Longyear) and Nathan Cluff (WEX).

Also named were Mark Davies (Automattic), Stephen Ure (Supplemental Health Care), Raul Parra (Merit Medical Systems Inc), Yuneeb Khan (Quotient Technology Inc.), Dennis Christensen (Dyno Nobel), Shane Ware (Modere), Patricia Sagastume (Limble CMMS), John Montgomery (Azomite Mineral Products Inc.), Jason Asay (Aesthetic Physicians), Mark Nelson (RLG Capital LLC), Robert Millard (CHG Healthcare), Missy Key (America First Credit Union) and Dave Hafner (Tricentis).{/mprestriction}