Full Name
Michael Groener
Title
Former President
Institution/Organization
Holy Names University and Interim VP Finance/Treasurer, Bridgewater College
Bio

Mike Groener has spent his career in higher education, starting in 1971 when he was introduced to higher ed administration in various roles at Claremont Colleges Central Business Office for the next ten years. He then served as VP for Business and Finance, and Treasurer at Claremont University Center of The Claremont Colleges (1981-1999); VP for Administration and Finance at Occidental College in Los Angeles CA (2006-2012); VP of Finance and CFO at Drew University in Madison NJ (2012-2016); VP for Finance and Administration and then President at Holy Names University in Oakland CA (2016-2023). Mike is currently serving as Interim VP for Finance and Treasurer at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater VA. At Holy Names University Mike addressed a potential cash crisis on arrival and led development of a five-Year Strategic Business Plan approved by the Board in 2018. Covid-19 financial disruption necessitated identifying potential affiliation with another or other institutions. However, HNU’s financial challenges prevented acquisition by another institution. The Board determined HNU would need to close after its spring 2023 commencement. Fortunately, prior contingency planning allowed for an orderly close. Mike holds a BS in Economics from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and an Executive MBA from Claremont Graduate University. He has also served on boards of not-for-profit healthcare organizations.

Michael Groener