Senior Staff Personnel Announcement

Dear Laurentian community,

With mixed emotions, I write to announce that Vice President for Finance and Administration Steve Hietsch will leave his position at St. Lawrence in January and has accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer at St. Paul’s School in Concord, NH.

Steve has significantly impacted the St. Lawrence Community in his four and half years at the University. His financial leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic most notably allowed the University to operate during unpredictable circumstances. During his tenure, he has worked tirelessly to enhance our dining, technology, human resources, and facilities operations. Known for his down-to-earth, authentic, and transparent style Steve will be missed by our community.

We will work with the Registry to hire an interim Vice President for Finance and Administration during this transitionary period. The University will promptly start the search for a replacement by identifying a search consultant, naming a search committee, and talking with stakeholders.

Please join me in congratulating Steve on this new opportunity for him. I will miss working with Steve and am sad to see him leave the Laurentian community. I wish him the best of luck and hope that he finds joy and happiness in his new role.

Sincerely,

Kate Morris