Dane Stokes

Chief Financial Officer | Chief Strategy Officer | Partner

Role
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer at Freedom Dental Health System
Location
Philadelphia, PA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
Finance & AccountingView LinkedIn profile

About Dane Stokes

Dane Stokes serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), combining financial expertise with strategic insight to drive growth and innovation. With a career spanning healthcare, energy, and engineering, Dane focuses on navigating mergers and acquisitions, forging impactful partnerships, and building high-performing teams. His analytical approach and ability to guide complex decisions ensure both immediate impact and long-term value.Dane began his career as a civil engineer after earning his degree from the University of Delaware, developing a structured problem-solving mindset that continues to shape his leadership approach. This foundation fuels his ability to craft actionable strategies that deliver results and set organizations on a trajectory for sustainable success.Known for balancing data-driven decision-making with forward-thinking vision, Dane has led transformative initiatives that optimize financial performance, uncover growth opportunities, and align teams around shared goals. He fosters a collaborative culture where innovation thrives, empowering individuals to contribute their best work.With an MBA in finance from Drexel University, Dane approaches every challenge with discipline and a focus on meaningful outcomes. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons—cheering from the sidelines of a sports field, exploring the outdoors, or chasing his dream of becoming a bogey golfer.

Experience

  1. Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategy Officer

    Freedom Dental Health System

    Jun 2024 — Present · Newark, DE, US

Education

  • Drexel University's LeBow College of Business

    MBA, Finance

    2011 — 2013

  • University of Delaware

    Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering

Skills

  • Energy Efficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Leadership
  • Contract Management
  • Project Management
  • Management
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Energy
  • Business Development
  • Engineering
  • Demand Response
  • Program Management
  • Energy Management
  • Budgets
  • Finance
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Planning
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Analysis
  • Strategy

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