Princeton Theological Seminary Names Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer

Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer.

Hall’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer follows a comprehensive national search. Hall has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Princeton Seminary since April 2023, having previously served in interim roles as the Vice President for Finance and Operations/CFO at Manhattanville College (Purchase, New York), Knox College (Galesburg, IL), and Bethany College (Lindsborg, KS). She also brings a wealth of experience from prior executive finance roles in healthcare and non-profit organizations.

Hall is a seasoned finance professional with strong analytical and leadership skills. In prior roles, she has led teams to be more cohesive and successful, recruited top talent to fill vacancies, conducted assessments, and developed a comprehensive institutional strategic plan.

President Jonathan Lee Walton praises Hall’s exceptional capabilities as she steps into this pivotal role: “Jean Hall’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer represents a continuation of her excellent work to date and a commitment to the future financial health and strategic direction of Princeton Theological Seminary. I am confident that our financial operations will thrive under her leadership, underpinning our broader mission of academic excellence and moral leadership.”

Anne Stewart, Executive Vice President, adds, “In the months that she has been with us, Jean Hall has quickly distinguished herself as a trusted partner, an adept problem-solver, and a person of deep Christian faith who understands the mission of Princeton Seminary. With her breadth of experience in higher education, keen eye for detail, and ability to lead change with conviction and grace, she has been and will remain a valued and valuable member of our team.”

Jay Marshall, member of the Board of Trustees, applauds Hall’s leadership skills: “Jean is a deeply experienced senior financial leader, and she demonstrated that from her first day as our interim CFO. We are so fortunate to have her join us in the permanent role.”

On her appointment as Chief Financial Officer, Hall remarks, “I feel blessed to be at Princeton Theological Seminary. My work here as the Interim CFO along with my previous experience in other institutions of higher education have given me the opportunity to see what a special place the Seminary is. It is a uniquely caring community, and that encourages each of us to perform our best work. It will be a privilege to work alongside the rest of the Princeton Seminary community as we work to build on our rich history and position Princeton Seminary for continued success in an environment that is changing dramatically, and to enhance our ability to fulfill our mission for the years and generations to come.”