Iowa State University names new VP of operations and finance

Iowa State University has selected Sean Reeder as its new senior vice president of operations and finance. (Photo courtesy of Iowa State University)

Iowa State University has named Sean Reeder as senior vice president of operations and finance after completing a separation agreement with former vice president Shawn Norman.

Reeder will start in the new role Sept. 3, pending approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, according to a news release.

He comes to the university after serving as vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Missouri, Kansas City for more than two years. He has also held positions at Eastern Illinois University, the University of Illinois system and Michigan State University.

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“Dr. Reeder has the right blend of experience, knowledge and accomplishments to excel in this position,” President Wendy Wintersteen said in the release. “I and the senior leadership team look forward to working with him as we continue to build on Iowa State’s strengths and land grant mission.”

ISU signed a separation agreement with Norman in December after less than a year of him holding the position, paying him $124,000 in a “separation payment” with Norman agreeing to cut ties with the university. Caitlynn Miller, the executive assistant to the senior vice president for operations and finance, also entered into a settlement agreement to receive the same amount of money after alleging “ harassment and retaliation .”

David Spalding, dean of the Ivy College of Business, is currently serving as interim senior vice president of operations and finance, according to the release.

The operations and finance division oversees university units including financial planning and analysis, facilities planning and management, capital planning, the university bookstore and Reiman Gardens, among others.

“Iowa State University is an amazing example of what the land-grant research university can be,” Reeder said in the release. “President Wintersteen has laid out a bold strategic plan, and I am ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work in delivering this plan. ISU’s mission, vision and values align with my own, and I’m honored to join the Cyclone family.”

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