Hendrix College is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Tumlinson as vice president for finance & operations and chief financial officer beginning in August. She brings extensive experience in higher education financial management and operational leadership as well as a strong record of strategic innovation that will support Hendrix’s mission and position the College for continued success in the years ahead.

Joining Hendrix from Central College in Iowa, Tumlinson currently serves as vice president of finance and administration and chief financial officer. During her tenure, she led a comprehensive financial restructuring effort, including the creation of the college’s first zero-based budget, the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, and the introduction of a market-driven, open staffing model that reimagined administrative services.

Read the full announcement on the Hendrix College website here.