Executive leadership for the University of New Hampshire finance division.

A mature professional who has served as a Chief Business Officer in at various institutions in higher education for 38 years (36 years in Texas). A confident communicator who can sell ideas and generate support for change. A proven leader in the workplace, in the community, and within the profession.

Chief Financial Officer for the University.Areas of responsibility include: general accounting, bursar, facilities management and local construction, information technology, reporting, purchasing and contract management, human resources, police, risk management, budget, auxiliary services, payroll, compliance, and Public Information Act.Implemented cost savings strategies such as division realignment, contract services, and strategic sourcing.Provided administrative leadership for the physical transformation of major areas of the campus.

During his tenure, the Dallas College was known and organized as the Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD). Mr. Brown served as CFO Financial Officer and Administrative officer for DCCCD. He led the District’s participation in the debt market in order to support the expansion of its seven independently accredited colleges. He reestablished District’s AAA rating on tax supported debt, eventually earning a natural AAA rating from all three agencies. Also increased the bond rating on revenue debt.He worked directly with the Board of Trustees Committees on Audit, Budget, and Buildings and Grounds. Routinely developed materials which constituted the majority of action items for the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees. Areas of responsibility included: finance and investments, internal financial controls, resource allocation, general accounting, grants accounting, financial aid accounting, auxiliary services, facilities management and construction, budgeting, information technology, purchasing and contract management, library services, risk management, training, internal audit, and payroll.

Lone Star College was known as the North Harris Montgomery Community College District when Mr. Brown served as its CFO. Areas of responsibility included: finance and investments, accounting, facilities management, information technology, purchasing and contract management, grant development, grants accounting, real property acquisition, risk management, internal audit, human resources, and payroll. He served as a Public Funds Investment Officer and advised Trustees on the investment and cash management policies of the District.Mr. Brown developed a fund balance and investing strategy to provide long-term financial stability and improved bond ratings. he worked directly with the Board of Trustees Committees on Audit and Budget. He also directed the preparation of the District’s Annual Financial Statements and served as liaison with independent auditors.

Areas of responsibility included: accounting, bursar, budget development and management, facilities management, real estate, information technology, purchasing and contract management, police, grants accounting, risk management, internal audit, human resources, auxiliary services, and payroll.