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Tanner McKnight

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Tanner McKnight was named as Florida Polytechnic University’s Interim Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in June 2025. Dr. McKnight brings a wealth of financial and educational leadership experience from both private and public sector organizations. With experience in K-12, junior-college, and university financial administration, Dr. McKnight has held positions at all levels and has overseen the departments of finance/accounting, procurement, human resources, information technology, facilities and physical plant, risk management, and auxiliary services. Dr. McKnight specializes in investment management, budget analytics, debt restructuring, and alternative revenue generation.

Education

  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Arkansas State University, 2024
  • M.B.A., Arkansas State University, 2019
  • B.S. in Business Finance, Arkansas State University, 2015