STEUBENVILLE, OHIO—Franciscan University of Steubenville announced the appointment of Patrick Flannery as the new vice president of Finance.

Flannery brings more than two decades of senior leadership in finance to the role, including 14 years as vice president for Finance and treasurer at Hillsdale College in Michigan. At Hillsdale, he led the financial affairs division, managed an institutional budget exceeding $200 million, and played a key role in strengthening the college’s financial position, growing total assets from $643 million to more than $2 billion and increasing its endowment to $1.1 billion.

“I am thrilled to welcome Patrick as our new vice president of Finance,” said Franciscan University President Father Dave Pivonka, TOR. “His depth of experience in higher education, commitment to operational excellence, and personal love for our mission make him an ideal fit to help steward our resources and guide us through this next chapter of growth and sustainability.”

In addition to budget and investment oversight, Flannery’s tenure at Hillsdale included leadership in capital planning, institutional risk management, and the development of financial strategies for graduate programs and capital campaigns. He also serves on multiple civic and Catholic foundation boards and has remained actively involved in public service.

At Franciscan, he will provide strategic leadership across the University’s finance and business departments, help strengthen financial operations, and support long-term planning and mission-aligned investment through the “Be Light” Strategic Plan.

“I’m excited to work for an evangelistic Catholic institution that shares the faith on campus, around the country, and throughout the world,” Flannery said. “I’m honored the University selected me for this position, and I pray to exceed the expectations set for me. This opportunity is a blessing for my family and me.”

Flannery holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University and an MBA with a focus in finance and accounting from Regis University. He will begin his new role at Franciscan University in May 2025.