Lane Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce Jenea Henry as Controller. She was recently served as Financial Reporting Accountant Manager for the Louisiana Department of Health. In her role as Controller, she will responsible for overseeing the hospital’s accounting operations and financial reporting. She replaces Elizabeth Stafford who was recently promoted to Chief Financial Officer of the hospital.
"We’re thrilled to welcome our new Controller, whose deep expertise in government accounting and financial reporting brings immense value to our organization,” said Elizabeth Stafford, Lane Chief Financial Officer. “With over eight years of progressive experience—including a strong track record in grant management, compliance, and state-level financial reporting—we are confident in her ability to elevate our financial operations. Her leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our vision, and I look forward to the impact they’ll make from day one."
Henry holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Southern University and A and M, in Baton Rouge.
"I’m honored to join the team at Lane Regional Medical Center as Controller," said Henry. “I’m excited to contribute to its mission. I look forward to working alongside a talented leadership team to strengthen financial operations and support the continued growth and success of the organization."
Henry is a proud aunt to six nephews and a devoted sports fan who’s always cheering for the home teams. A passionate reader, she even started and led a book club at her previous workplace. She's also an avid fan of Hamilton, the musical.