Jim Prince joined Spelman Johnson with over three decades of comprehensive experience in financial and business leadership within the higher education sector. He established a distinguished career marked by strategic vision, financial acumen, and transformative institutional development. Jim served as the Vice President for Finance & Business/Treasurer at The College of Wooster. In this pivotal role, he oversaw an expansive $85 million budget and provided instrumental support to senior management. His leadership was instrumental in retaining Moody’s A1 rating for the College, spearheading a 10-year facilities master planning process, and directing the financial aspects of a $40 million student center project. Prior to joining The College of Wooster, Jim held a similar leadership position at Kalamazoo College in Michigan for a decade. There, he managed a budget of approximately $46 million and played a crucial role in successful bond refinancing and the development of the College’s facilities master plan. His adept negotiation skills helped to secure funding for a significant athletic fields project. Throughout his career, Jim has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering financial stability, strategic growth, and operational excellence within academic institutions. His profound expertise, coupled with a collaborative leadership style, has left an indelible mark on each institution he has served, solidifying his reputation as a trusted leader in higher education finance and administration.