HILLSBORO, Kan. – Tabor College is thrilled to announce Norman Hope as its vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer. Hope has been serving as interim since July and the switch to a permanent position is immediate.
“We are delighted that Norm has accepted a new role at Tabor,” said President Jules Glanzer. “I am thankful for the leadership he has already provided as interim and look forward to his continued support of Tabor’s mission.”
As CFO, Hope oversees the financial affairs of the college including financial analysis, business office activities, budget management, human resources, and other financial and business matters for the college.
Hope came to Tabor in 1991 as associate professor of business administration and adult education program consultant. He was instrumental in establishing a Master of Business Administration in accounting for Tabor’s Hillsboro campus. In addition to his duties at Tabor, Hope also provides auditing services as a consultant with Adams, Brown, Beran and Ball, CPAs.
Hope earned a bachelor’s degree from Manchester University, an MBA from Emporia State University and a doctorate in adult and occupational education from Kansas State University.