Dr. Quentin Young serves as the university’s Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Dr. Young oversees all university finance and accounting operations, the management of investments and endowment funds, and various administrative operations pertaining to university finances. He also develops and monitors the university budget and serves as a legal liaison in financial matters.
Upon graduating from Cumberlands, Young was employed with the Forcht Group of Kentucky, where he worked with an array of businesses and industries. He arrived back on campus in 2016 as the Director of Finance & Budget and has become increasingly involved in financial management at the university. While at Cumberlands, Dr. Young has enjoyed working alongside other administration members in supporting initiatives such as the Cumberlands Commitment and Cumberlands One Price Promise.
Dr. Young was previously named the Young Professional Civic Leader of the Year and named Banking Center Manager of the Year during his time at Forcht Bank. Most recently, Dr. Young serves as the Board President for the Scholastic Archery Association Corporation (S3DA), providing competition opportunities and conservation education to student-aged archers nationwide. He also maintains an active license as a CPA in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Community involvement includes the past President of the Corbin Rotary Club and various leadership roles in church and community activities. He and his wife, Samantha, are active members of Robinson Creek Missionary Baptist Church. They have three children who are the light of their lives.
Academic Credentials:
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Technology
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Master of Science in Information Systems Security
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Master of Business Administration, accounting emphasis
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting