Tim Scotton, CSCC vice president for finance
Cleveland State Community College announces Tim Scotton as the new vice president for finance. Mr. Scotton was the comptroller at Lee University for two years before coming to Cleveland State. He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and accounting, including positions in government, manufacturing, logistics and higher education.
A Bradley County native, Mr. Scotton says he grew up on the Cleveland State campus. His mother worked in the Business Office at the college for 25 years, and he remembers playing on campus after school with his brother.
“Cleveland State feels like a homecoming to me; it is part of my family story,” said Mr.
Scotton. “I’m excited about the possibilities to work with my colleagues to continue to add to the rich history of the college.”
Dr. Andy White, Cleveland State president, said, “I am excited Tim has joined our leadership team at Cleveland State. His broad accounting experience and financial expertise will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our fiscal foundation and support our academic mission of serving students.”
Mr. Scotton earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Middle Tennessee State University and a master of business administration from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. He was a legislative auditor in the Tennessee Comptroller’s office, an accountant with the City of Chattanooga and accounting manager with Express Global Systems LLC, along with other finance positions.
Mr. Scotton said, “At Cleveland State, we’re here to help people reach their goals and achieve their dreams through the lens of education, but the accounting principles are the same - use the resources wisely and track the plan. Together, we can achieve what is best for the college.”
Mr. Scotton and his wife, Lakeisha, have been married 17 years and have two teenage sons.