Consultant

J. Carlos Hernandez, Ed.D.

Specialties

Strategic finance leveraging budget and data analytics; program proforma development, financial policy development and implementation, shared service models; capital financing and construction design/management; vision and strategy related to financial health and resiliency; onboarding and/or executive coaching

OVERVIEW

Dr. J. Carlos Hernandez retired as CFO and Sr. Vice President for Operations from Sam Houston State University (SHSU) May 2022. He joined SHSU in March 2014. Before coming to SHSU, he served as CFO and Vice President for Administration at the University of North Texas at Dallas. His experience also includes work at UNT System, UNT Denton, and UT El Paso. Dr. Hernandez started his higher education career as an accountant with UTEP and has spent his entire 34 year career in Texas public higher education serving in various leadership roles within 4 universities and 3 university systems. He has also worked with national and regional professional organizations in the development of accounting, investment and operational policy and guidance.

SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

Higher Education

  • National Association of Colleges and University Business Officers
  • Advisory Committee on Leaders of Color
  • Ascendium Student Success Grant
  • Accounting Principles Council
  • Texas Association of State Senior Colleges and University Business Officers
    • President
    • Sponsorships Chair
    • Budget Committee
    • Accounting Principles Committee
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
    • Special Site Visit Reviewer
    • Site Visit Reviewer
    • Off-Site Reviewer

Other Community Service

  • City of El Paso – International Bridge Commission
  • MALDEF Alumni Association
  • Kiwanis International

HONORS

  • NACUBO Rising Star Award

Education

Ed.D. Higher Education Administration, M.Ed., BBA Accounting University of Texas El Paso

Certified Public Accountant (CPA current licensee)