Dayton Children’s names Greg Dillard, MBA, as vice president and the new chief financial officer (CFO) on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Chris Bergman, who retired at the end of February after ten years of service.

Dillard brings more than 30 years of progressive financial leadership experience to the role. He served the past nine years at Dayton Children’s, most recently as executive director of finance, revenue cycle and managed care.

“I’m grateful to be joining the senior leadership team in the relentless pursuit of optimal health for every child within our reach,” says Dillard. “I look forward to serving as a key partner in addressing problems and finding creative solutions, mindful of financial stressors and seizing opportunities, so the organization continues for generations to come.”

“Greg has been a true partner in leading the modernization of nearly every one of our financial divisions, from optimizing revenue cycle operations to advancing payer strategies that support the hospital’s long-term sustainability and growth,” says Debbie Feldman, president and CEO for Dayton Children’s. “He has the exact skills and knowledge to help us invest in reinventing the path to children’s health in the future.”

Throughout his career, Dillard has built a strong reputation for financial stewardship, operational excellence and strategic leadership at health care organizations across southwest Ohio, including The Christ Hospital Health Network. That’s where he worked with Chris Bergman, the retiring CFO, who recruited Dillard to Dayton Children’s. This long-term working relationship ensures seamless continuity in the transition.

“Greg has a deep understanding of Dayton Children’s financial strategy and priorities as well as a gift for inspiring his teams,” says Chris Bergman. “He once promised his team if they hit a certain goal, they could throw pies at him. And when they hit that goal, he not only kept that promise but invited senior leaders over to participate. It was a true culture building moment.”

As CFO, Dillard will oversee Dayton Children’s financial operations, including financial planning, revenue cycle, managed care, long-term strategic investments, information technology and procurement.