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Byrnes Named Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville will welcome Paul Byrnes as its next senior vice chancellor for finance and administration beginning July 1, Chancellor Donde Plowman announced today.
Byrnes, who comes to UT from Emory University, will oversee the Finance and Administration Divisionwhich includes Campus and Auxiliary Operations, Facilities Services, Finance and Administration, Human Resources It is Public security.
Byrnes will lead the management of university resources, including budget, facilities and operations, in support of the execution of the strategic vision. He will continue the university’s efforts to streamline policies and procedures essential to the goal of becoming a more agile and adaptive organization.
“Paul’s collaborative approach to leadership and his extensive experience in operational and financial management in an academic environment made him an ideal candidate for this role. I look forward to working together as we continue the momentum we’ve built here at Rocky Top,” said Plowman.
“I am also very grateful for the leadership that Allen Bolton has provided as interim senior vice chancellor over the past year and a half. He stepped in to serve his alma mater at an important time for the university, providing constant leadership and guidance.”
Byrnes spent the last 16 years of his career at Emory, most recently as vice provost for academic finance. In this role, he works with school and academic unit deans and business directors to improve administrative structures and resource optimization, participates on the university’s key academic and financial committees, and assists the senior vice provost for resource planning in managing internal dean departmental budgets, the use of grant revenues, and strategic plan resources.
“UT is a university on the rise, and I am excited to work with Chancellor Plowman, Provost John Zomchick and other university leaders to build on the great work that has already been done,” Byrnes said. “Together, we will work to advance the university on all fronts.”
Prior to joining Emory, Byrnes spent 12 years at Delta Air Lines in strategic planning and operational leadership roles. Outside of the office, he is an avid runner and cyclist and has completed numerous marathons, cycling races and triathlons.
Byrnes earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Providence College. He holds a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
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Tyra Haag (865-974-5460, tyra.haag@tennessee.edu)