MBA Student Bernadette Spong accepts new job as CFO of Rex Hospital

Bernadette Spong, a second-year student in the MBA program, was the successful candidate for a national search for CFO of Rex Hospital in Raleigh. In her new position, Bernadette will have responsibility for several departments including planning, accounting, patient billing, medical records and patient access. Rex is a 388-bed facility that is part of the UNC HealthCare System.

In addition to the skills and knowledge she has acquired through through the Elon MBA program and through her 20 years of experience in healthcare (most recently as Director of Financial Planning at WakeMed in Raleigh), Bernadette especially credits JoAnn Buck’s course in business communications in helping her win the competition for this plum position. “JoAnn and the students in MBA 510 tore into my resume. It came out much, much stronger. Those skills in communication and persuasion are what gave me an advantage going into this search.”

Bernadette is married and has two children. When not working or studying, she enjoys playing tennis and golf.

Congratulations from the Elon MBA program, Bernadette!