Dear UMD community,
I am pleased to announce that Matt Massman has accepted the position of vice chancellor for finance and operations (VCFO) at UMD. In this capacity, Matt will serve a critical role in providing leadership for the University, advising the campus as we develop plans and implement our future strategies and initiatives, and supporting our campus and systemwide financial and operational goals.
Matt is a successful finance and operations leader with more than 30 years experience in state government and higher education. He served as State of Minnesota commissioner of administration, deputy chief of staff, and deputy commissioner of revenue for Governor Mark Dayton, leading a host of central operating, facility, budget, and financial management functions for the state government. In those roles, he oversaw some of the state’s most high-profile facilities projects – restoration of the Minnesota State Capitol and construction of the Minnesota Senate Building – while championing diversity and more environmentally sustainable operations.
Since leaving the Dayton Administration, Massman has led public policy advocacy for the Minnesota Inter-County Association. A native Minnesotan, Massman is a first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts from Hamline University and a Masters’ degree in Public Policy from UW Madison.
I’m thrilled to welcome Matt to campus, and look forward to working with him. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role. His commitment to empowerment, equity, and quality will be an incredible asset to this institution and our community. His first day will be December 2, 2024. Please join me in welcoming Matt to UMD.
I want to take this opportunity to thank Sue Bosell for her tireless efforts in the role of Interim VCFO, a position she has been serving in since March, 2020. Sue’s approach, expertise, and willingness to help during a critical time for this institution is a testament to her character and professionalism. Thank you Sue.
I also want to express my gratitude to the search committee and our search partner Isaacson, Miller for their work in this successful process. The search was co-chaired by Janelle Broesch and Lynne Williams. Other committee members included Curt Albertson, Jannifer David, John Rashid, Lindsey Klegstad, Sean Huls, Susana Pelayo-Woodward, Koryn Zewers, and Jackson Poetz.
Have a good day,
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