Chad Hearne

Chad Hearne is an experienced financial professional currently serving as the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the UCA Foundation at the University of Central Arkansas since December 2006. Prior roles include Director of Student Accounts, Project Specialist for Student Accounts and Housing, and Program Coordinator for Financial Aid at the same institution. Prior to his tenure at the University of Central Arkansas, Chad worked at Simmons Bank from May 2004 to December 2006 as a Mortgage Accountant, Loan Officer, and Teller. Chad holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from the University of Central Arkansas, obtained between 2017 and 2019, as well as a Bachelor's degree in the same field earned from the University of Central Arkansas from 2000 to 2004.