Board of Advisors

Joseph Shepard
Vice President, Florida Gulf Coast University

 Dr. Joe Shepard has provided executive leadership since 2003 as the Vice President for Administrative Services and Finance for Florida Gulf Coast University.  As Chief Financial Officer of the University he oversees more than twenty departments and has taken an active role in sustainable development, most recently with the planning and building of a solar energy field on campus.  He also serves as the Assistant Treasurer to the University Foundation.

A founding member of the University in 1995, his initial role was in both leadership and development of the Division of Student Services where he became the chief student affairs officer prior to his current position.  He is actively engaged in volunteerism and serves on numerous Boards and committees throughout Southwest Florida. 

Joe received his Bachelor of Science degree in math education from Northern Arizona University, holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and International Finance from the University of North Texas and a doctorate from Florida International University in public administration, where he specialized in public finance.

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