Knox College announced Friday that Scott Jones will join the college as chief financial officer and vice president for finance on Feb. 3, 2026.
Jones comes to Knox from Union College in Schenectady, New York, where he has served as vice president for administration and finance – acting as CFO and COO – since 2021.
He brings more than 25 years of senior financial management experience in higher education, mostly at liberal arts institutions. Before Union, he was assistant vice president for finance at Colby College and manager for university analytics at the University of Virginia.
At Knox, Jones will oversee all financial matters, including budgeting, investment activities, financial modeling, planning, and analysis. In addition to the Business Office and Finance teams, he will supervise Human Resources.
“I am truly excited to welcome Scott to our senior leadership team at this moment in Knox’s history,” said President C. Andrew McGadney. “His deep experience and financial acumen, especially at liberal arts colleges, will be invaluable as the College navigates this challenging moment and plans for its future.”
Union College President Elizabeth Kiss said Jones’s “passion for Union’s mission and commitment to enhancing the student experience were evident in projects that were dear to his heart… his dedication and work ethic were legendary, and will be missed.”
Jones received his bachelor’s degree in commerce from the University of Virginia and a master’s degree in business administration from the College of William and Mary. He is also active in community service, including past roles as board chair for the Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA of Greater Waterville.
“I look forward to helping Knox College navigate its course in an increasingly difficult and competitive environment and am particularly excited to collaborate with my colleagues, the Knox Board, and other campus partners to help the College become a more financially sustainable institution,” Jones said. “Juli and I were also drawn to Galesburg and the many opportunities it offers to engage with the community.”
Jones and his wife, Juli, have three children – twins Spencer (Chicago) and Olivia (Austin, Texas) and Carter (Austin, Texas).
