Marian University is pleased to announce Michael D. Bedel as its new Chief Financial Officer. Bedel previously served as the university’s assistant vice president for Finance and Accounting for almost three years. Bedel oversees numerous university areas in his new role, including Facilities and Campus Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, the Business Office, and Payroll. Before coming to Marian University, Bedel was with the Sponsel CPA Group for 18 years, serving as an audit manager and partner/director of audit and assurance services.
“I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Marian University as Chief Financial Officer and appreciate the amazing team that supports me in this role,” said Bedel.
“Marian University has a vibrant future, and the continued strategic and responsible allocation of resources to support our goals remains critical to our success as a pioneering higher education institution.”
Bedel received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, focusing on accounting, and his Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Dayton. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and holds a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation. He is a member of the Indiana CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Marian University President Daniel J. Elsener said, “We are fortunate to have a skilled and experienced leader like Mike Bedel to ensure Marian University remains a vibrant and growing institution that transforms the lives of its students and equips them to be in service to the world. While Mike’s financial and management expertise is without question, it is his understanding and commitment to our mission and leadership of the institution that makes him truly outstanding.”
