Spring Hill College Welcomes Dr. Kenneth W. England as new Executive VP and CFO

Spring Hill College welcomes Kenneth W. England, EdD as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. As a key member of the leadership team, he will be instrumental in guiding the College’s plans to maintain financial efficiency, promoting donor and alumni engagement and advancing admissions and recruitment. 

England said, “I am thrilled to be part of the Spring Hill College family.  I am excited about the opportunity to work alongside Dr. Lee and his cabinet to make a positive impact on this wonderful institution.  There are so many fantastic opportunities here at Spring Hill and I look forward to helping our students, faculty and staff achieve their goals and ambitions.  The work ahead will transform Spring Hill College into a true beacon of excellence on the hill for generations to come.”

England brings more than twelve years of experience in policy, budget operations, stewardship and engagement. He comes to Spring Hill from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Ga. where he was Vice President of Business and Finance. In that role, he guided all aspects of the College’s budget and operations. He also worked collaboratively across divisions and departments to promote strategic growth in support of Agnes Scott College’s financial future.  

E. Joseph Lee, PhD, President of Spring Hill College said, “We are excited to work with Ken as our College is initiating some important new growth opportunities. Throughout his career, he has achieved phenomenal success bringing various departments together to achieve financial, operations and donor engagement. I am confident that his leadership will support our efforts to maintain a competitive edge. We are pleased to welcome him and his family to Spring Hill College and to Mobile.”

England previously served as Vice President of Administrative Services at Corning Community College in Corning, NY. Prior to Corning Community College, he worked at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham. There he served as Assistant Dean of Administration, where he oversaw budget, operations and admissions.

He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Samford University, then earned his EdD in Higher Education Administration from the University of Alabama.

Founded in 1830, Spring Hill College is the oldest Catholic College in the Southeast and the third-oldest Jesuit college in the United States. Spring Hill combines the Jesuit tradition of excellence in education and a commitment to caring for the whole person – mind, body, and spirit – with innovative educational experiences. Located in Mobile, Ala., Spring Hill’s mission is to form leaders engaged in learning, faith, justice, and service for life. As a result, Spring Hill students are engaged, inspired, and transformed by their experiences. 

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