Paul Smith's College appoints new vice president of Business and Finance

PAUL SMITHS, NY (07/07/2015)(readMedia)-- Marty Hanifin has been named vice president for Business and Finance at Paul Smith's College. He begins his new role on Aug. 10.

"I am delighted to join the Paul Smith's community," Hanifin said. "I look forward to working with my new colleagues to serve and support the talented and committed students who make Paul Smith's such a special place."

Hanifin was born in New York and raised in northern Vermont. He's currently the vice chancellor for Administration and Finance at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, where he's responsible for finance, budget, human resources, student accounts, audit, and safety. Before joining UW Eau Claire, he held similar finance and administration roles at Colorado State University-Pueblo and the University of Oregon. In addition to his valuable higher education experience, Hanifin also has considerable state government, legal, and legislative experience. He served as the chief financial and administrative officer for two departments of Vermont state government, and also served as fiscal analyst for the Oklahoma State Senate. He started his career as a staff member to two Vermont governors.

Hanifin holds a law degree from the University of Virginia and is admitted to practice in Vermont, Colorado and Oklahoma. His other graduate degrees include a Master's in public administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Master's in government & foreign affairs from the University of Virginia.

"We're so happy to have Marty as our new vice president of business and finance," said Cathy S. Dove, president of Paul Smith's College. "His outstanding professional background and passion for higher education are a perfect fit for Paul Smith's."

ABOUT PAUL SMITH'S COLLEGE

At Paul Smith's College, it's about the experience. Paul Smith's, which was founded in 1946, is the only bachelor's degree-granting institution of higher education in the Adirondacks. Our programs – in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship and the sciences – draw on industries and resources available in our own backyard while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. For more information: www.paulsmiths.edu.