Kelli Huntley Becomes VP of Finance

Kelli Huntley has been named vice president of finance for Mercy Hospital and Mercy Clinic in Northwest Arkansas.

Huntley was promoted to the position after serving since 2012 as regional executive director of clinic finance for Northwest Arkansas, Fort Smith and Joplin.

“Kelli has done stellar work in directing clinic finance, and her promotion into this expanded role will be a great benefit to our entire enterprise and the Northwest Arkansas community,” said Dr. Steve Goss, president of Mercy Clinic.

Huntley helped lead strategic planning for Mercy’s ongoing $277 million expansion, which will add seven clinics around the region and a seven-story tower to Mercy Hospital.

“We are very pleased that Kelli has agreed to serve in this capacity,” said Eric Pianalto, president of Mercy Hospital. “Kelli has been a great asset to Mercy and possesses the knowledge and experience essential to us during this time of expansion.”

Huntley has 15 years of financial management experience spanning manufacturing, nonprofit ministry and health care. She earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Arkansas and an Master of Business Administration from Texas A&M University.