STLCC announces new vice chancellor for finance

St. Louis Community College and the Board of Trustees promoted Mark Swadener to vice chancellor for finance.

Swadener joined the College in October 2017 in finance and accounting. In his new role, he is responsible for the finance department, budget, auxiliary services and facilities rentals.

Swadener has more than 25 years of professional experience in education and health care, formerly serving as a vice president of finance at a private university. He has more than 35 years of experience in commercial real estate and has been a certified public account for more than 40 years.

He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration-accounting from Indiana University, and a master’s in business administration from University of Missouri-St. Louis.

“I am delighted to be at STLCC at such an exciting time, and to help facilitate its mission through professional experience in finance and accounting,” said Swadener.

“I am excited to welcome Mark Swadener to the role of vice chancellor for finance,” said Jeff L. Pittman, Ph.D., chancellor, St. Louis Community College. “His experience and understanding of the needs of the College and the impact we have on students and the communities we serve is important in keeping the College’s finances in order.”

Swadener’s new role took effect May 2.