Gerald Whittington, vice president for business, finance and technology at Elon, has announced the promotion of Ken Mullen to assistant vice president for business and finance. Mullen has served as Elon’s comptroller since 1993.
“I am pleased that Ken will take on a more expanded leadership role in Elon’s financial management,” Whittington says. “He has implemented more efficient and streamlined procedures for our accounting department, and has utilized the latest technology to insure the integrity of our financial systems. I look forward to his continued efforts and leadership in this important work.”
Mullen has overall responsibility for various financial operations at Elon, including accounting, payroll, budget management and internal auditing. He was integral in the closing of three bond issues which provided funding for major construction projects at Elon, such as McMichael Science Building and new student apartments. As comptroller, he refined Elon’s accounting procedures and implemented on-line banking and laser check printing.
“I have enjoyed working for Elon and growing with its success,” Mullen says. “I look forward to meeting the challenges of this new position and helping to accomplish the objectives of the NewCentury@Elon plan.”
Mullen received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s of business administration degree from the University of Toledo. He previously worked as comptroller at the New York Botanical Garden’s Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y. He also worked as a budget analyst and administrator of business affairs at Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich.
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