John Wilkinson has been named vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Tusculum. He will begin his duties on Jan. 16.
Wilkinson comes to Tusculum from Mitchell Community College in Statesville, North Carolina, where he served as vice president for administration and as chief operating officer.
“Right now is an exciting time to join Tusculum. My family and I are excited about Dr. Hurley’s vision and were overcome with the warm, welcoming atmosphere. It feels like home,” said Wilkinson.
In his new role Wilkinson will be key member of the president’s executive leadership team, assuming a strategic role in the overall management and direction of the organization including day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities.
John Wilkinson
“John has extensive experience with financial management, operations management, governmental accounting, budgeting, risk management and contract management solutions, all of which requires deep understanding of critical business drivers,” said Dr. James Hurley, president of Tusculum. “We are extremely pleased to have him join our team.”
Wilkinson will supervise all activities related to accounting, finance, budget and forecasting, strategic planning, purchasing and contracting, audit program integrity, financial policy, directing the fiscal health and control, facilities, maintenance and physical plant operations, as well as maintaining key relationships with regulatory agencies, advocacy groups and trade associations.
Prior to joining Mitchell Community College, Wilkinson worked as a financial consultant and as assistant chief financial officer at Lakota Local School District in Liberty Township, Ohio.
He holds an MBA in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Miami University in Ohio. Wilkinson is currently working toward a doctorate in management at Walden University.