Kevin Hennessey

Kevin Hennessey has a diverse work experience. Kevin started their career at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary as an Associate Director of Financial Aid, where they provided decision support and oversaw business operations. Kevin then advanced to become the Director of Financial Aid, leading the preparation of financial budgets and advising the Vice President through complex financial and budget analysis. At Sylvan Learning, Kevin served as a Center Director, contributing to efficient operations and revenue growth. Currently, they work at the City of Cleburne as an Assistant Finance Director - FP&A, responsible for managing the annual city budget, conducting data analysis, and providing detailed financial analysis to City Management. Throughout their career, Kevin has demonstrated strong financial management skills and the ability to drive revenue growth.

Kevin Hennessey's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from Wayne State College, obtained from 2015 to 2017. Kevin also holds a Texas Certified Public Manager® Program degree in Political Science and Government from Texas State University, acquired from 2023 to 2024. Additionally, they earned a Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst certification in Accounting and Finance from the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) in 2019.

Furthermore, Kevin Hennessey holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree in Theology/Theological Studies from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, completed from 2010 to 2015. Their undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with a double major in Leadership & Administration and Biblical Studies, obtained from Mid-Atlantic Christian University between 2006 and 2010.

In terms of additional certifications, Kevin received a Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO) designation from the Government Finance Officers Association of Texas (GFOAT) in April 2022. Kevin also obtained an IMA Data Analytics & Visualization Fundamentals Certificate from the Institute of Management Accountants in April 2020. Moreover, they hold a Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA)® Certificate from the Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) since September 2019 and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation from Certified Management Accountant: CMA® since August 2019. Additionally, they obtained a Financial Modeling Foundations certificate from LinkedIn in July 2019.