Virginia State University proudly announces the appointment of alum John Henry (’93) as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the United Negro College Fund. This landmark underscores both Henry’s impressive career trajectory and VSU’s commitment to nurturing leaders who effect positive change in diverse fields.
UNCF stands as the nation’s largest and most influential organization dedicated to minority education. The organization promotes access to higher education through scholarships, advocacy, and support for its member institutions, providing over $100 million annually to students of color.
In his new role, Henry will lead a range of critical functions, including finance and accounting, internal audit, investments, and treasury operations. His strategic insight will be vital in shaping financial management practices and enhancing shared services for UNCF’s member institutions.
“We are incredibly proud of VSU alumni like John Henry, who continue to achieve extraordinary success after leaving our University,” said Franklin Johnson-Norwood, VSU’s executive director of alumni engagement and advancement services. “At VSU, our mission has always been to cultivate global leaders across diverse fields. I am confident Mr. Henry will excel in his new role at UNCF, and we wish him continued success.”
Henry brings more than two decades of progressive experience in finance and accounting to his new position.
“John is a results-driven, innovative finance and accounting executive with over 20 years of progressive experience delivering financial strategic approaches in cost-savings and operational and investment management of financial assets, including in-depth understanding of accounting processes,” said Early Reese, chief operating officer, UNCF.
VSU says Henry’s appointment exemplifies the caliber of talent and leadership developed at the university and it looks forward to seeing Henry’s impact in advancing UNCF’s mission to provide quality education for minority students nationwide.
