Frank J. Byrne, CPA, is the vice president of finance for Rhode Island and The Miriam hospitals. He previously served as vice president of finance for Newport and The Miriam hospitals and as director of finance at Newport Hospital. He received his bachelor of science in accountancy from Bentley University and his master of business administration in finance from Providence College. He is a member of the Rhode Island Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.