SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Briar Cliff University
announces that Beth Grigsby, CPA, has been hired as the vice
president for finance. In her new role, Grigsby, a 1995 Briar
Cliff graduate, is responsible for the leadership and management
of campus financial and administrative services. She also has
oversight for human resources, information technology, business
office, public safety, facility services and the campus
bookstore.
“Beth brings a high degree of skill and
experience that supports Briar Cliff’s mission of educational
excellence and service to the community,” said Beverly Wharton,
BCU president.
“My accounting career was launched with an
excellent education from Briar Cliff,” Grigsby said. “I
cherish the opportunity to be of service to my alma mater and to
be a part of the University’s continuing success.”
Grigsby comes to Briar Cliff from Henjes,
Conner & Williams, P.C., where she held numerous positions since
joining the firm in 1995. Most recently, she was a shareholder
responsible for audit, consulting and tax services to private
and public organizations, including nonprofit organizations,
colleges and universities.
Previously, Grigsby served as interim vice
president for finance at the University and was an adjunct
instructor.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting
from Briar Cliff and a bachelor’s degree in textiles and
clothing from Iowa State University.
Grigsby’s professional associations include the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Iowa Society
of Certified Public Accountants. She is a member of the Briar
Cliff University President’s Leadership Council, Mercy Medical
Center Alliance for Women’s Health, Siouxland Trails Foundation
and the Taxpayers Research Council. Grigsby and her husband,
Dave, reside in Sioux City.
Briar Cliff University is a Catholic
institution with an enrollment of more than 1,100 students from
24 states and four countries. Students are educated in the
Franciscan tradition of excellence in the liberal arts and
career preparation in an environment of care and compassion. For
more information, please visit briarcliff.edu.
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