Judith Faulkner

Judith R. Faulkner
Born Judith R. Greenfield
August 1943 (age 75)
Residence Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Nationality American
Alma mater Dickinson College, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation Healthcare software entrepreneur
Organization Epic Systems
Home town Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Net worth US$3.7 billion (March 2018)[2]
Political party Democratic[3]
Spouse(s) Gordon Faulkner
Children 3
Parent(s) Louis and Del Greenfield[4]

Judith "Judy" R. Faulkner (born August 1943) is an American billionaire, the CEO and founder of Epic Systems, a healthcare software company located in Wisconsin.[5] Faulkner founded Epic Systems in 1979, with the original name of Human Services Computing.[6] In 2013, Forbes called her "the most powerful woman in healthcare",[7] and on the magazine's 2016 list of the world's billionaires she was ranked #722 with a net worth of US$2.4 billion.[8]

Early life and education

Faulkner was born in August 1943[1][9] to Louis and Del Greenfield.[4] She was raised in the Erlton neighborhood of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and graduated from Moorestown Friends School in 1961.[10][11] She received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Dickinson College and a master's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[4]

Career

Faulkner started Human Services Computing, which later became Epic Systems, shortly after receiving her master's degree. The company began with a $6,000 investment, part of which came from her parents.[12] Faulkner and her family currently own 43% of Epic Systems.[13]

Personal life

Faulkner lives in Madison, Wisconsin.[2][6] She is married to Dr. Gordon Faulkner, a pediatrician.[14] They have three children.[2][14] Faulkner has signed The Giving Pledge.[12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Billionaires: Judith R. FAULKNER". Wealth-X. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  2. 1 2 3 "Forbes profile: Judy Faulkner". Forbes. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Gold, Ashley (April 9, 2015). "Epic, leading candidate for Pentagon EHR, emerges from shadows". Politico. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Ferral, Katelyn; Lorenzsonn, Erik (April 12, 2017). "Her way: Epic Systems CEO Judy Faulkner talks about trusting her vision". The Capital Times.
  5. ↑ Eisen, Marc (June 20, 2008). "Epic Systems Corporation: An Epic timeline". Isthmus. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
  6. 1 2 Moukheiber, Zina (March 7, 2012). "Judy Faulkner: Health Care's Low-Key Billionaire". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-12.
  7. ↑ Moukheiber, Zina (May 15, 2013). "An Interview With The Most Powerful Woman In Health Care". Forbes. Retrieved 2013-12-06.
  8. ↑ "The World's Billionaires (2016 ranking): #722 Judy Faulkner". Forbes. March 1, 2016. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
  9. ↑ "Judith R. Faulkner". check-business. Retrieved 5 September 2015.
  10. ↑ "Nearly $3 Million in Transformative Gifts Kickstart Campaign To Permanently Endow Camden Scholars Program - Moorestown Friends School". Moorestown Friends School. 2016-03-28. Retrieved 2018-01-01.
  11. ↑ Ronaldson, Tim (May 6, 2011). "An honor of 'Epic' proportions". Moorestown Sun.
  12. 1 2 Jayanthi, Akanksha (June 22, 2015). "50 things to know about Epic and Judy Faulkner". Becker's Hospital Review. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  13. ↑ Boulton, Guy (2016-01-26). "Epic Systems founder Judy Faulkner plans to give billions to charity". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Gannett Co/Elizabeth Brenner. Retrieved 2017-03-14.
  14. 1 2 "Faulkner funds foundation to keep Epic private". modernhealthcare.com. Retrieved 16 March 2018.
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