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CCRI Names Rich Sullivan Vice President for Administration and Finance

SULLIVAN1January 23, 2023

The Community College of Rhode Island recently announced Rich Sullivan as its new Vice President for Administration and Finance, effective February 6.

As Vice President for Administration and Finance, Sullivan will serve as Chief Financial Officer and lead the business and administrative functions of the college, including the Controller’s Office, Human Resources, the Business Office, the Budget Office, Payroll, Purchasing, Physical Plant, and Campus Police.

Sullivan brings a strong foundation of more than 20 years in leadership positions in higher education and health and human services. Most recently, he served as CFO and Treasurer for Vinfen Corporation, a not-for-profit, community-based health and human services organization, where he oversaw all financial, debt management, IT, and facilities functions. Prior to that, Sullivan served 14 years as CFO at Curry College, where he was responsible for the oversight of all financial, student financial services, and facilities functions and served as part of the Strategic Enrollment Management and NECHE Accreditation teams. During his tenure at Curry College, he co-managed major capital improvement projects, including the construction of a new student center, three residential halls, and an academic building; managed multiple debt transactions, including five bond issuances; and oversaw the college’s endowment investment strategy.

Sullivan earned a BS in Business Administration from Northeastern University and a MS in Taxation from Bentley University.

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