University Begins Search for Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The University of Arkansas has started a national search for a new vice chancellor for finance and administration. Donald O. Pederson, who had held the position since 1998, retired on June 30. Tim O’Donnell is currently serving as interim vice chancellor.

“I am pleased to announce that we have launched the vice chancellor of finance and administration search and have engaged Parker Executive Search to assist us in our recruiting efforts,” said Sharon Gaber, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, who is serving as chair of the search committee.  “The University of Arkansas has a fantastic reputation and I’m certain this search will attract several qualified candidates.”

The search committee represents a broad cross section of the campus community:

• Jeff Banks, assistant director human resources and diversity programs, University Libraries
• Alan E. Ellstrand, department chair, management
• Melissa Jean Erwin, financial manager, Graduate School and International Education
• Stephen Gahagans, director, University of Arkansas Police Department
• Barbara Goswick, vice president for finance, University of Arkansas System Office
• Clayton E. Hamilton, senior associate athletic director
• Ben Hyneman, member, University of Arkansas Board of Trustees
• Mike Johnson, associate vice chancellor, facilities management
• Tamla J. Lewis, associate general counsel
• Daniel McFarland, president, Arkansas Student Government
• Danny Pugh, vice provost for student affairs
• John C. Rupe, chair, Faculty Senate and professor, plant pathology
• Thomas E. C. Smith, dean, College of Education and Health Professions
• Larrie Dean Stolfi, controller, finance and administration
• Trish Watkins, chair, Staff Senate
• Chris Wyrick, vice chancellor for university advancement
• Sharon Gaber, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs

More information about the position can be found on the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration website.

Qualified applicants may submit their letter of interest, resume, and list of references to Porsha L. Williams, vice president, Parker Executive Search, 5 Concourse Parkway, Suite 2900, Atlanta, GA 30328, pwilliams@parkersearch.com. 

The preferred deadline for submitting materials is January 7, 2015. 

All search inquiries may be addressed to: Laurie C. Wilder, executive vice president and managing director, Parker Executive Search, at 770-804-1996.