Shannan Nelson

As chief financial officer & executive vice president, Shannan Nelson oversees multiple campus operations including: enrollment; finance and business; financial aid; facilities, grounds and maintenance; human resources; university services; information technology; and legal. Nelson has more than 20 years of experience developing, leading and implementing sustainable growth programs for both private business and higher education. He joined Augustana from the University of Kansas — Lawrence where he served as associate vice chancellor of business and financial planning. Nelson holds a bachelor’s degree from Union College and his MBA from MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas.