ST. HELENA, Calif. – Carlton Jacobson has been appointed vice president of finance for Adventist Health’s St. Helena Region, according to Buck McDonald, senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer for the Northern California Network.

Jacobson fills the position vacated by Paul Selivanoff at St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley. Jacobson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial operations to his new position.

“We are pleased to welcome Carlton to an expanded role in the St. Helena Region,” said McDonald.  “His expertise in finance and operations will aid our organization as we move forward in a challenging health care environment.”

Prior to 1987, Jacobson worked in the accounting and business fields, in laboratories, nursing homes and retirement centers.

He began his career in hospitals, accepting a position as controller with Valley Community Hospital, a 70 bed acute care hospital in Santa Maria, Calif.

In 1993, Jacobson became controller with Simi Valley Hospital and Health Care Services, a 225 bed acute facility.  

In 2000, Jacobson relocated to Northern California. He assumed the position of chief financial officer and vice president of finance with Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital, a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital in Willits where he was responsible for all financial operations including patient financial services, as well as information systems, materials management, maintenance, laboratory and dietary.  

In addition, Jacobson currently holds the role of vice president of finance with St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake.

Born in Subic Bay, Philippines, Jacobson was raised in South Lancaster, Mass. He received a bachelor of science degree in business administration and a bachelor of science degree in computer science at Pacific Union College in 1982.  

Jacobson will be based at the St. Helena Hospital Napa Valley campus. A search is under way to identify a financial leader for Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital.