Mr. John C. Coppola, CPA, MBA joins U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
For immediate release: 9 August 2024
Annapolis, MD - The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation (USNA AA&F) has named Mr. John C. Coppola, CPA, MBA, as their new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
John served for eight years at Loyola University Maryland where he reported to the President as the Vice President of Finance and Administration. He oversaw the offices of budget and business planning, investment and treasury services, financial reporting, technology services, human resources, facilities and risk management, and auxiliary operations.
The recruiting firm Heidrick & Struggles assisted in the nationwide search.
“We are pleased to welcome John to the Alumni Association and Foundation," said Jeff Webb ‘95, President/CEO of USNA AA&F. "Among many highly qualified candidates who interviewed for this critical role, John emerged as the best fit. His successful track record as a CFO, strong accounting background, higher education experience, and leadership abilities were abundantly clear throughout the interview process to me and our hiring committee."
As CFO, John’s responsibilities will include:
- • Ensuring the integrity of financial systems, preparing and maintaining accounting records, and overseeing budgeting aligned with strategic plans.
- • Monitoring budget performance, conducting financial forecasting, and managing cash flow and banking relationships.
- • Collaborating with the CEO and senior leadership to formulate and execute strategic initiatives.
- • Overseeing financial reporting while managing investment strategies and risks.
- • Developing IT strategies, ensuring secure technology operations, and fostering a collaborative work environment by leading, mentoring, and developing staff.
“I feel very well-prepared to take on this role and be a part of creating the financial health that will anchor the organization so we can deliver meaningful programs and services to our constituent groups. My skill set aligns remarkably well with the position profile, and as I got to know members of the leadership team and the Boards, I came to the realization that I could have a significant impact on the work ahead of us in Strategic Plan 2030 and beyond,” said Coppola.
John and his children are eager to embark on this journey with USNA AA&F. "As a proud, lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, I have always had the deepest respect and admiration for the Naval Academy. This role provides a unique opportunity to be a member of the executive leadership team of the Alumni Association and Foundation as we work to deliver a meaningful experience to our members and provide support to the Naval Academy.”
John Coppola earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting) and a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Loyola University Maryland and is a graduate of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) Fellows Program. John currently serves on various boards, including the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers (EACUBO) and Archbishop Spalding High School.
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The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and the United States Naval Academy Foundation are two independent, not-for-profit non-stock Maryland corporations operating as an integrated organization in support of the Naval Academy and its mission with more than 69,000 members, 77 alumni classes, and 104 chapters around the world. For more information, visit www.usna.com or email us.