The University of Minnesota has launched a national search for the position of Vice President and Chief Budget Officer. This leader will serve as the principal architect of the University’s budget strategy and resource allocation model across UMN’s five campuses, be responsible for stewardship of a $5.1 billion operating budget and drive financial planning practices to support long-term strategy, investment decisions, and institutional sustainability.
Job Posting & Candidate Profile
View the full position profile on the Isaacson, Miller website. All inquiries, applications, and nominations for this opportunity should be directed in confidence through the IM website.
Timeline
- November 2025: Listening sessions
- December 2025: Position profile development
- January 2026: Recruitment and initial candidate screening
- February/March 2026: Formal interviews and finalist presentations
- Summer 2026: Anticipated start date
Announcements
- Sept. 16, 2025: Retirement Announcement: VP and Budget Director Julie Tonneson
Search Committee
The search is being guided by a committee representing a broad cross-section of University stakeholders to ensure a diverse and highly qualified pool of candidates.
Co-Chairs
- Jamie Prenkert, Dean, Carlson School of Management
- Michael Volna, Vice President, Finance, Executive Vice President Office of Finance and Operations
Committee Members
- Mark Bee, Professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, College of Biological Sciences
- Peter Crawford, Vice Dean for Research, University of Minnesota Medical School
- Jessica Durkin, Chief of Staff to President Cunningham
- Mary Holz-Clause, Chancellor, University of Minnesota Crookston
- Ken Horstman, Vice President, Office of Human Resources
- Lincoln Kallsen, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Analysis
- Christine Kiel, Director of State Relations, Government and Community Relations
- Perry Leo, Professor and Department Head, Aerospace Engineering & Mechanics, College of Science and Engineering; Chair, Faculty and Senate Consultative Committees
- Greta Liner, Carlson School of Management, Finance and Accounting B.S.B, 2027
- Matt Massman, Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations, University of Minnesota Duluth
- Tim McCleary, Deputy Athletics Director and CFO
- Dave McMillan, Former Chair, University of Minnesota Board of Regents and Former Interim Chancellor, University of Minnesota Duluth
- Laura Molgaard, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
- Dave Pappone, Assistant Dean for Operations and CFO, College of Science and Engineering
- Andrew Parks, Chief Investment Officer, Office of Investments and Banking
Executive Sponsor: Gregg Goldman, Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations
Committee Lead: Janelle Broesch, Assistant Vice President and Assistant Chief Operating
Officer
Isaacson, Miller Team
- Rebecca Kennedy
- Daniel Rodas
- Amble Ryan
- Cortnee Bollard