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Executive Vice President for Advancement Search

Plant Hall

UTampa is a comprehensive, independent university that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall — Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark — to the $1.06 billion in new facilities and technology, UTampa’s globally connected campus is at the heart of a vibrant urban oasis. President Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg invites nominations and applications for the position of executive vice president for advancement

Executive search firm Korn Ferry will lead the national search. The leadership profile is linked below.

About UTampa

From the gleaming minarets of Plant Hall – Tampa’s signature National Historic Landmark – to the $1.06 billion in new facilities and technology, The University of Tampa’s globally connected campus is the beating heart of a vibrant urban oasis.

Leadership Profile

Search Committee

  • Lonnie Bryant, Director, EDBA Program; Professor, Finance
  • Eric Cardenas, Assistant Vice President, Communications and Public Affairs
  • Kevin Lafferty, Vice President, Administration and Finance
  • Daniel Minor, Development Officer, University Initiatives
  • Teresa Perez, Executive Assistant to the President, and Board Liaison
  • Alissa Pradera '25, UTampa Alumna
  • Stephanie Russell Krebs, Vice President, Student Affairs and Strategic Initiatives
  • Holley Tankersley, Dean, College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education

Community Input

Korn Ferry, the executive search firm assisting with this important leadership recruitment, encourages the UTampa community and alumni to reach out with their thoughts and feedback on how the executive vice president for advancement can play a successful role in advancing the institution forward.

To provide feedback, please reach out to Josh Ward, Ph.D., senior client partner, at josh.ward@kornferry.com.

Search Firm

The University of Tampa has engaged Korn Ferry to support this important search process. For priority consideration as a candidate for the position, please submit all application materials requested in the position description by Friday, July 11, 2025. All inquiries and/or application materials should be sent directly to Josh Ward at Josh.Ward@KornFerry.com.