David Kennedy

Vice President of Finance of Mercy Hospital

David Kennedy is the Vice President of Finance of Mercy Hospital. David is responsible for the daily financial operations of Mercy Hospital including financial decision making and planning activities. On a day-to-day basis, he oversees Mercy’s financial operating and capital budgeting, modeling, analysis, and stewardship of assets.

David is passionate about his family, friends, and all the outdoor activities Maine has to offer.

David serves as a member of the MHA Healthcare Finance Council and the Board of Directors of the Northern New England Chapter of HFMA. Prior to joining Northern Light Health, David was a Senior Manager at BerryDunn serving as a healthcare financial consultant.

Education

David holds a BA in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross and a MS/MBA in Accounting from Northeastern University. David became the Vice President of Finance of Mercy Hospital in 2020.

Favorite Quote

“Nobody can really guarantee the future. The best we can do is size up the chances, calculate the risks involved, estimate our ability to deal with them and then make our plans with confidence.” Henry Ford II