David Walker

David Walker rejoined the senior leadership team as vice president for finance & administration in July 2022. Walker served Dickinson as controller from 1999-2004 and as associate vice president and associate treasurer from 2004-2011. From 2011 until his return to Dickinson he was the vice president for finance and planning at Messiah University. David is a Certified Public Accountant whose expertise includes institutional strategic planning, fiscal planning, financial and tax reporting, investment strategy, budget and debt management, financial systems and data analysis, financial aid strategy development and revenue diversification opportunities. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Franklin & Marshall College and a master’s degree in finance from The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. He also attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. In his role at Dickinson, he oversees all areas of finance and campus operations, including Facilities Management, Dining Services, Financial Operations, Conferences and Special Events, Mail Center and Children's Center.