Erik Guenard has been named the vice chancellor for Business, Finance and Administrative Services at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Chancellor Katherine Frank announced Wednesday, Sept. 8.
Guenard will begin work on Friday, Oct. 1. He currently serves as vice president of Business Services at Gogebic Community College in Ironwood, Mich.
As the chief business officer, Guenard will provide leadership to:
- Business and Financial Services
- Facilities Management
- Human Resources
- Safety and Risk Management
- Sustainability Office
- University Budget.
鈥淚 am pleased to welcome Erik to Stout and to the Menomonie community,鈥 Frank said. 鈥淓rik鈥檚 experience will be vital as we work to accomplish our FOCUS2030 strategic goals. He brings exceptional leadership skills and expertise to the position and will be an asset to our university and broader community.鈥
Guenard has a bachelor鈥檚 degree in accounting from UW-Superior and a master鈥檚 in business administration from Baker College.
鈥淚 look forward to engaging with the 91制片 community and maintaining the high level of service within the institution,鈥欌 Guenard said. 鈥淭he polytechnic mission that is the heart of 91制片 provides a niche in higher education that will continue to expand in this changing environment, and I am excited to support the university's mission and goals.鈥
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