U.Va. Foundation names chief financial officer

Brad Butler promoted following Pat McCann's retirement

Published July 20, 2020 by Sydney Lake

The University of Virginia Foundation announced Monday that Brad Butler has been promoted to chief financial officer.

Established in 1986, the foundation provides real estate, financial and administrative services to U.Va.

Butler joined the organization in 1997 and has served as controller for the past 10 years. He replaces Pat McCann, who retired on June 30 after 11 years with the foundation.

In his new role, Butler will be responsible for all financial aspects of the foundation and its subsidiaries. He will oversee financial services for the benefit of the foundation, U.Va and U.Va.-associated organizations, including financial reporting, property accounting and gift annuity administration. 

Butler earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Emory and Henry College and his master’s degree in business administration from James Madison University.

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