Trent Grocock appointed vice president for finance at Notre Dame | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Trent Grocock appointed vice president for finance at Notre Dame Trent Grocock appointed vice president for finance at Notre Dame Published: May 30, 2019 Author: Dennis Brown Trent Grocock Trent Grocock, associate vice president for financial planning and analysis at the University of Notre Dame, has been appointed the University’s vice president for finance, effective June 10. He succeeds Shannon Cullinan, who made the appointment as Notre Dame’s incoming executive vice president. “Trent is a widely respected leader with an extraordinary commitment to stewarding the University’s resources,” Cullinan said. “His forward-looking mindset, collaborative approach and commitment to Notre Dame’s mission make him an ideal person for this important leadership role.” As the vice president for finance, Grocock will direct the offices of the Controller, Treasury Services, Budget, Procurement Services, Financial Planning and Analysis, and the Northeast Neighborhood Redevelopment. His responsibilities will include oversight of University budgets, capital planning, treasury management, procurement, real estate acquisitions and development, financial reporting and analysis, accounting and financial services, the tax department, research and sponsored programs accounting, payroll and accounts payable. “As stewards of the resources at Our Lady’s University, the finance division has a long legacy of wise and visionary fiscal management which can be attributed to the division’s dedicated employees and the strong leadership of Scott Malpass, John Sejdinaj and Shannon Cullinan,” Grocock said. “I am humbled and honored to be appointed to this role and afforded the opportunity to work with such a talented group of individuals. I look forward to the team building upon the financial foundation that has been established by our predecessors.” A graduate of Notre Dame with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Grocock returned to his alma mater in 2001 as a senior financial analyst. While serving in various positions of increasing responsibility, he has played a leading role in numerous financial and operational projects, including the Advancing Our Vision savings initiative, Campus Crossroads financial model, development funding strategy and a nine-month assignment co-leading the Information Technology division. In addition, Grocock coordinated the University’s first integrated planning project in which strategic priorities were aligned with financial resources in Notre Dame International, resulting in an increase in the number of students studying abroad. He also collaborated with Human Resources in investigating, benchmarking and launching the employee wellness center and pharmacy on campus. Grocock’s work was recognized in 2015 with a Presidential Leadership Award for servant leadership, and in 2017 he was one of 16 people selected to participate in the University’s inaugural Executive Leadership Program. An active member of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, Grocock is a 2012 higher education fellow as designated by Vanderbilt University’s Peabody College and has taught in Notre Dame’s Moreau First Year Experience. Prior to his return to Notre Dame, Grocock served in finance positions with MCI Communications and GE Capital. He has been a member of the LOGAN board of directors since 2012 and was board chair from 2016 to 2018. He also serves on the Rink Foundation Board, a local scholarship foundation that awards funds to deserving students, and is a parishioner at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn