John Dey

John Dey, CPA has over 30 years of experience in financial management and accounting. John currently serves as the CFO of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, a position they started in 2022. Before that, they were the CFO of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie from 2013 to 2022. Prior to working in the Catholic Church, John held various financial leadership roles in the hospitality industry. John was the CFO of Grand Seas Resorts from 2009 to 2013, the Vice President of Hilton Grand Vacations from 2004 to 2009, the Senior Director of Starwood Vacation Ownership from 2001 to 2004, and the Chief Financial Officer of THE KESSLER COLLECTION from 1996 to 2001. John also has experience in the vacation club industry, having worked as the Director of Marriott Vacation Club International in 1998. Earlier in their career, they served as the Controller/VP of Finance for RENAUD ENTERPRISES and the Chief Financial Officer of Hotel Concepts, Inc. John started their career as a Staff/Senior Auditor at Touche Ross & Co., specializing in audits for the hospitality and development sectors.

John Dey, CPA obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting from Pennsylvania State University from 1978 to 1982. Prior to that, they attended Erie Cathedral Prep from 1974 to 1978, without obtaining a degree or specifying a field of study. John has also obtained the certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), although no further information is provided regarding the institution or the year of certification.