Bill Fenske joined CDS in 2020 as the Director of Business Advisory Services. He brings over 25 years of executive healthcare experience, serving as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Executive Officer during his career. Bill received his Doctor of Business Administration from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, his Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis, Minnesota and his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minnesota. He currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor with St. Mary’s University of MN. Bill originally received his CPA certification from the Minnesota Board of Accountancy in 1985 and changed his status from Exempt to Active in 2021. Bill received his Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) in 2020 and his Certified Management Accountant (CMA) in 1995. Bill specializes in business management, financial and consulting services for the healthcare industry, including business analytics and performance management. He also provides interim staffing and leadership development of senior executives across multiple industries. His focus areas are business advisory services, revenue cycle review, leadership sourcing, and business valuations.  

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT

Bill is passionate about the healthcare industry and has served on several regional and statewide boards including the Minnesota Chapter of Healthcare Financial Management Association, Health System 100, and American College of Healthcare Executives. He is a past Board President of the United Way of West Central Minnesota and the Ridgewater College Foundation.