Kelly named new Vice President for Finance and Administration

The State University of New York at Fredonia has announced the appointment of Michael Kelly as Vice President for Finance and Administration.

“Mr. Kelly has a strong foundation in public service and has successfully demonstrated his strong aptitude regarding financial and administrative oversight,” said SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison, Jr. “Mr. Kelly brings with him extensive experience with financial turnarounds, strategic planning for financial sustainability, multi-year capital planning, policy and procedure development and implementation, contracting and purchasing, and change management, along with many other administrative functions and business operations. Throughout his career in public service, he has worked in partnership with community stakeholders, elected officials, and private partners.”

Mr. Kelly currently serves as the Vice President of Finance for New View Alliance, Inc., a non-profit company in educational, health, and human services in Western New York. With oversight of over 36 separate programs, over 800 total employees, and a $60 million dollar operating budget supported through a variety of local, county, state, and federal funding sources, he has provided strategic financial management of all matters related to their operations, analysis, budgeting, and long term financial sustainability. He also serves on the board of Community Connections of Buffalo (CCNY) as Treasurer, as a board member for the Community Services for Every1 Support Foundation, and is a past president of the Buffalo Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration.

“I’m overjoyed to join the team at SUNY Fredonia as their next Vice President of Finance and Administration,” said Mr. Kelly. “As a Fredonia alum, it is a dream come true returning to campus to be a part of this special institution of higher learning. I’m really looking forward to not only connecting with the university and the Division of Finance and Administration, but also reconnecting with the Fredonia community!”

Mr. Kelly received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education (Concentration: Mathematics) from the State University of New York at Fredonia, a Master of Public Administration degree  (Concentration: Leadership, Financial and Organizational Development) from the University of Akron, and a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from the University at Buffalo.

Mr. Kelly will begin his role at SUNY Fredonia on Feb. 27. Michael Metzger will continue serving as Fredonia’s Vice President for Finance and Administration until Mr. Kelly’s transition is complete.