Cempa Community Care Appoints Jamie Barbeauld, CPA, as CFO

Cempa Community Care recently appointed Jamie Barbeauld, CPA, as the organization’s chief financial officer.

A licensed certified public accountant in the state of Tennessee, Barbeauld brings 20 years of accounting experience to Cempa’s leadership team. Specific areas of focus in her role will include financial reporting, grant compliance, and internal control functions, as well as budgeting and KPI analysis, among others.

Barbeauld began her career at a regional accounting firm in the audit department, working on public company and nonprofit audits, as well as audits of employee benefit plans. For the past several years, Barbeauld has served as a financial services consultant for nonprofits and small businesses, helping clients maintain and grow operations. 

“After meeting with the team at Cempa, I knew my experience with nonprofits could help further the organization’s mission and vision,” Barbeauld said. “There are so many gaps in healthcare, and organizations like Cempa help to close some of those gaps and provide a safe and secure experience for our patients and clients.”

Barbeauld received her Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is a current member of the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

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Robert Morris

Robert Morris serves as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Cempa Community Care, where he drives organizational alignment, strategic execution, and a mission-driven culture. Since joining Cempa as a Senior Strategic Advisor in June 2025, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future-ready structure, advancing leadership development, and guiding operational transformation. 

Robert brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across healthcare, aerospace and defense, utilities, and nonprofit sectors. His career includes senior roles at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he served as Senior Strategic Advisor, Director of Communications Operations, and Senior Manager of Nuclear Materials, as well as Vice President of Program Management & Supply Chain at AAR Corporation. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for translating strategy into execution, leading large-scale transformations, and fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures. 

Deeply committed to service, Robert has dedicated his leadership beyond the workplace. He served as Chair of Cempa’s Board of Directors from 2019 to 2025, and has held leadership positions with the American Red Cross, Thrive Alabama, and the City of Huntsville’s Human Relations Commission. He is also a graduate of Leadership Chattanooga and currently serves as President-Elect of the Leadership Chattanooga Alumni Association. 

Morris earned an Executive Bachelor of Business degree from Faulkner University and has completed executive leadership programs with the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. 

Guided by his personal whyto approach each day with empathy, curiosity, and purpose, cultivating a culture where genuine belonging fuels excellence and empowers everyone to thrive—Robert lives out the Cempa values as a compass for every decision, action, and interaction. Compassion means meeting people with empathy, seeing them fully as they are. Empowerment provides patients and staff with the tools to thrive and grow. Excellence pushes the organization to raise the bar every day. Integrity calls leaders to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. Unity reminds everyone that Cempa is strongest when it stands together. These values are not slogans—they are lived commitments to the community and to every person Robert encounters.