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Office of CFO, Vice President and Treasurer Staff

The Office of Finance and Treasurer is headed by Bronté Burleigh-Jones, CFO, Vice President, and Treasurer. This office plays a vital role in supporting the University's academic mission by overseeing key operational and administrative functions. 

Our responsibilities span several critical areas, including Financial Operations, Budget, Payroll, Human Resources, and Auxiliary Services. The division also encompasses University Police (AUPD), Facilities Management, Risk Management, and Environmental Health and Safety. We manage the university’s endowment, guide facilities design and construction—including proposed campus enhancements for the next decade—and lead major university-wide initiatives such as emergency preparedness and sustainability.

Bronte Burleigh-Jones CFO, Vice President and Treasurer AU | Cabinet

Bronté Burleigh-Jones is the CFO, Vice President and Treasurer at American University. Burleigh-Jones is a frequent presenter on a variety of topics, including finance, accreditation, communication, l

  jonesbro@american.edu

  (202) 885-3283

Nadia A. Trowers Executive Assistant to the CFO, Vice President and Treasurer FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

Nadia joined the office of the Vice President of Campus Life in July 2015. In her role as Executive Assistant, Nadia is responsible for providing administrative support to the Vice President of Campus

  ntrowers@american.edu

  (202) 885-2738

Jay Gruber Assistant Vice President, University Police Svcs., Emergency Management, and Transportation Program FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

  jgruber@american.edu

Mark Newcomb Assistant Vice President Endowment and Treasury Management FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

Mark has a passion and drive for building organizations and institutional-quality portfolios to meet the needs of stakeholders. He has an extensive track record in generating value add which has allow

  mnewcomb@american.edu

Jan Post Assistant Vice President of Finance and Chief Budget Officer FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

Jan Post is the Assistant Vice President of Finance and Chief Budget Officer in the Office of Finance and Treasurer (OFT). Since 2000, Jan has worked for American University in a variety of functions

  jpost@american.edu

  (202) 885-3950

Skip Vaughn Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

Skip came to American University in May 2025 with more than 30 years of experience in the built environment with 20-plus years in design and construction and 10-plus years in campus facilities managem

  skip@american.edu

Jessica Weaver Director of Finance Operational Strategic Initiatives and Communications FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

Jessica began her career in music performance before moving into non-profit operations. After managing the finance and administration functions of several climate change-focused organizations she join

  jsweaver@american.edu

John David Clark Manager of Web Systems FIN | Finance and Treasury Executive Office

John David manages websites under the Office of Finance and Treasurer. Before joining the Office of Finance he worked at the help desk and Blackboard support.

  jdclark@american.edu

  (202) 885-1557