Dear Saint Mary’s University Community,
I want to provide you with an important update regarding the leadership structure of our finance department.
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Dave Ansell has accepted the role of assistant vice president (AVP) for finance, effective immediately. Dave’s experience, steady leadership, and deep knowledge of our financial operations have been invaluable, and we are grateful for his continued service in this critical capacity. With this change, Dave will report to Dr. Andy Dirksen, chief operating officer. The responsibilities of the former CFO role have now been split between the two positions, eliminating the CFO position.
Additionally, Ms. Kelly Boice, our controller, has announced her resignation, with her last day being Friday, March 21. We sincerely appreciate Kelly’s dedication and contributions to Saint Mary’s and wish her the best in her next chapter. She will be working closely with Ms. Jen Lang, senior accountant, to ensure a seamless transition, particularly in process documentation, compliance oversight, and key financial operations.
To ensure continuity, we are working with our financial consultants to address immediate needs. We are also working with a higher education firm that places senior administrators in the area of finance and audit to ensure a smooth transition. We appreciate your support for Dave in his new role and for Kelly as she prepares for her transition.
Thank you for your continued leadership and commitment to our university.
Best regards,
Father Burns
