Chris Calvert Named NKU’s New VP of Finance and CFO

February 14, 2024 - Northern Kentucky University is excited to share that Chris Calvert, J.D., will be the university’s new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

Calvert has been CFO at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College since 2017. During his tenure at Cincinnati State, Calvert led a financial turnaround from a deficit position to record surpluses and cash flow. “Amidst these financially challenging times, I am dedicated to upholding NKU’s mission, contributing to sustained success and balancing the budget by FY25,” shares Calvert.

Prior to his tenure at Cincinnati State, Calvert spent several years in positions outside of higher education, working in public accounting and corporate finance. Additionally, he served in the United States Air Force and Air National Guard for eight years.

“I am confident that the expertise, experience and leadership capacity that Chris brings are precisely what we need at this moment,” shared NKU President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson. “I am eager to bring his strategic leadership talents, communication strengths and financial savvy to our cabinet and university.”

Calvert holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Miami University and a J.D. of Law degree from The University of Cincinnati College of Law.