Keith Archer Named Knox College VP for Finance

Knox College has named Keith Archer to the post of vice president for finance and administrative services and chief financial officer, effective August 17. Archer comes to Knox from DePauw University, in Greencastle, Indiana, where he has served for the past ten years as executive director of finance and controller. Archer succeeds Tom Axtell, who retired at the end of July after holding the post since 2000.

"Keith Archer brings to Knox a decade of financial experience at a national liberal arts college, a focus on customer service and employee management, and involvement with the selection and oversight of outside service providers. His experience, community engagement, work ethic and management style are a strong fit with Knox," said Knox College President Teresa Amott.

"In my time on campus during the interview process I found that Knox is full of loyal, dedicated and hardworking people," Archer said. "I am thankful for the opportunity to join the team and help move Knox positively into the future."

The position includes responsibility for the business office, dining services, campus safety, facilities services, human resources, and the bookstore.

Archer received his bachelor's degree in accounting, with a minor in management, from Maryville University in St. Louis. He also has worked in retail management, handling customer service, hiring, training, and performance evaluation.

Archer has served on the board of directors of the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce, Friends of the Putnam County Library, and Putnam County Community Foundation. In addition, he was a member of the curriculum committee for the Greencastle public schools and served as a 4-H Club leader for 10 years.