October 30, 2009
Belmont's Steve Lasley Wins CFO Award
Steve Lasley, Belmont's vice president of finance and operations, was named today as a winner in the Nashville Business Journal's (NBJ) inaugural CFO Awards in the Nonprofit category. The awards banquet was held downtown at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.
Lasley said, "I am so honored to be selected Nashville Business Journal CFO of the Year. It is particularly humbling to be in the inaugural group. Belmont is such an exciting and dynamic organization. Not only do I direct the finances of a great institution, but I also get the privilege of working with outstanding people across the entire campus."
NBJ's CFO Awards honor financial professionals in Middle Tennessee for outstanding performance in their roles as corporate financial stewards. The nomination letter for Lasley noted, "[Steve's] financial management skills have supported the university’s core functions and resulted in significant achievements in the areas of revenue generation, cost savings, new construction, debt management and endowment growth. "
Lasley was chosen as one of 23 finalists in five categories who set the standard of excellence for Middle Tennessee CFOs. Judges then selected one winner from each group of finalists. Other nominees in the Nonprofit category included Robert K. Stillwell, Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority; Michael Kirby, Nashville Symphony; Mary Jo Wiggins, American Red Cross, Nashville Area Chapter; and Spence Maners, Fisk University.
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