Steve McKernan

Steve McKernan is Principal at MARKA Strategic Financial Services, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In this role, he provides strategic financial guidance and planning services, with a focus on healthcare organizations and public sector institutions. His responsibilities include advising on healthcare finance, risk management, and organizational strategy, leveraging his extensive senior leadership experience.

McKernan's investment focus centers on healthcare-related sectors, especially hospital and health system operations, as well as regional public health entities. He has deep expertise in financial oversight, capital allocation, and implementing efficiency improvements in large healthcare organizations. His experience spans government and nonprofit healthcare providers, with a particular emphasis on operational restructuring and long-term financial planning.

Prior to joining MARKA, Steve served for over two decades as Chief Executive Officer of The University of New Mexico Hospital, following his tenure as Chief Financial Officer at the UNM Health Sciences Center. He holds a Master’s degree in Economics from The University of New Mexico and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University. His significant achievements include leading major operational transformations and financial turnarounds in the New Mexico healthcare sector, earning a reputation as a thought leader in hospital finance and strategic risk management.