Kedric Black has been selected as the new Utah Valley University associate vice president of Finance, effective immediately.

Black, who has served as interim associate vice president since April, was chosen from a strong slate of internal and external candidates. As associate vice president of Finance, Black will have responsibility for the university’s annual budget, accounting, procurement, the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), and retail operations on campus.

“Ked has done a superlative job as the interim AVP during a period of significant change and at the close out of the fiscal year," said Jim Mortensen, vice president of Finance and Auxiliary Services. "His steady hand has minimized any disruptions during this transition, and his insights have been invaluable. I look forward to his continued leadership and support within the division as well as across campus in the many ways we serve our students.”

Joining UVU nearly 20 years ago, Black served as a senior accountant and, more recently, as university controller. Prior to that, he was the manager of a local accounting firm.

Black, who is a certified public accountant (CPA), earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting and a master’s degree in business management and accounting from Utah State University. He and his wife reside in Spanish Fork, Utah, and are parents to six and grandparents to 17. He enjoys skiing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.