LAURINBURG — Scotland Regional Hospice has announced the appointment of its new director of finance, Aimee Johnson.
Johnson has served as the organization’s assistant director of finance for the last 11 years. During that time, she worked with her predecessor and friend Pauline Gruver who recently retired from the role after 22 years. Johnson will join the organization’s leadership team and be responsible for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities.
“Aimee will oversee all of our patient billing, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll functions,” said Kim Hammonds, Scotland Regional Hospice executive director. “She is passionate about our cause as well as the success and sustainability of our organization. She has been a huge asset to Scotland Regional Hospice over the years and we are excited that she has accepted this new role. I know she will do a wonderful job.”
In addition to leading all financial operations, Johnson will assist with Scotland Regional Hospice’s fundraising efforts. She will assume advisory roles on the organization’s Lean, Appropriate Care, and Professional Advisory committees each of which plays a part in improving the quality of patient care while also strengthening the organization’s financial stability.
Johnson also serves as the accounting lead for The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life fundraiser in Scotland County creating a bridge between the two non-profit organizations. Because of that relationship, the Scotland Regional Hospice Relay For Life team, the Hospice Hearts, has been the top fundraiser among health care providers in Scotland County since 2015.
“I am grateful for this opportunity,” shared Johnson. “It is an honor to be part of such a wonderful organization that is committed to providing compassionate end-of-life care to the patients and families in our community.”
Deon Cranford III is the director of public relations at Scotland Regional Hospice.