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This episode takes listeners inside the world of a seasoned CFO who has spent her career turning complex numbers into clear strategy, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and key decisions that support AFMC’s mission to improve health care quality and reduce costs across Arkansas.

In this conversation, Phyllis shares how a love of “counting beans” (and occasionally chocolate ones) became a calling to lead finance teams, manage risk, and guide organizations through growth and change, drawing on decades of experience in health care and insurance, including 17 years as CFO at Delta Dental of Arkansas.

Listeners will also learn about Phyllis Rogers’ deep commitment to the community as well as her leadership in finance. Beyond her work as CFO at AFMC, Phyllis serves as a board member and treasurer for the Ronald McDonald House of Arkansas and Northern Louisiana, where she is currently the chair of this year’s Chocolate Ball, the organization’s signature fundraising event. Through her passion for service and social impact, she demonstrates how financial leadership and community engagement can go hand-in-hand, offering inspiration not just to finance professionals but to anyone looking to create positive change

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.

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Join us as we welcome Amy Porter, Corporate Controller at Vestcom, to the Arkansas Talent Podcast! Amy brings over 25 years of accounting and finance experience across several major Arkansas companies, including Alltel, Windstream, Inuvo, and now Vestcom. In this episode, Amy shares her journey in building and leading high-performing teams, especially through periods of organizational change and restructuring.

In this show, you'll learn more about:

• Amy’s leadership philosophy and her approach to team building during transitions.
• How she fosters a strong company culture, integrates new team members, and the critical role flexibility plays in attracting and retaining top talent.
• Vestcom’s hybrid work model and the benefits that make it a great place to work, from flexible work arrangements to robust employee perks.
• Practical advice for finance leaders navigating change, and tips for aspiring accountants aiming for leadership roles.

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For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.