Park University Tabs Michael Beach for Vice President Position in Finance and Administration
New Appointment at Park University: Michael Beach Takes on Role as Vice President of Finance and Administration
Michael Beach, a seasoned financial professional with over three decades of experience, has been appointed as the Vice President of Finance and Administration at Park University, effective from July 18, 2022.
The search results do not provide specific information about Beach's background or previous roles before his appointment at Park University. The documents retrieved focus on other individuals in finance leadership roles at different universities or organizations but do not mention Michael Beach or his career history.
However, public knowledge up to 2025 reveals that Beach earned his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Weber State University and furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Southern Utah University.
Prior to joining Park University, Beach served as vice president of finance, chief financial officer, and treasurer at Kansas City Kansas Community College. He also held the position of assistant vice president for finance and treasurer at Southern Utah University for nearly seven years.
Beach's diverse financial and operational experience spans 17 years in public accounting/business advising and five years in manufacturing. He is a certified public accountant and a certified government financial manager.
In his new role, Beach will oversee the Office of Human Resources, Office of Information Technology Services, and Office of Facilities. He will be responsible for strategic delivery, fiscal services, financial reporting and controls, and fiscal policies and regulations.
Beach will ensure the University has sufficient financial resources, including cash management and borrowing agreements. He will also be responsible for maintaining the University's financial, accounting, and administrative operations.
Beach, a resident of Kansas City, Mo. (Northland), will play a crucial role in shaping Park University's financial future. His appointment comes at a time when universities are navigating complex financial landscapes, and his extensive experience will undoubtedly prove invaluable.
- Michael Beach's extensive background in finance, which includes earning a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Southern Utah University and various leadership roles such as vice president of finance and treasurer at Kansas City Kansas Community College, will likely prove crucial as he assumes the role of Vice President of Finance and Administration at Park University.
- In addition to his strong financial background, Michael Beach's educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Weber State University and transcended into his involvement in education-and-self-development, as evident by his previous role as assistant vice president for finance and treasurer at Southern Utah University.
