Brian McCloskey, D.M., M.B.A.

Brian McCloskey is currently the 8^th President at Chestnut Hill College, located in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to his appointment as President, Brian served as the Vice President for Finance and CFO for Chestnut Hill and previously, the Community College of Allegheny County.

A career in higher education that began late in 1988, his roles have varied from Controller to Director of Finance, to Vice President and now President. Brian’s roots are in Philadelphia, having been taught by the sponsors of Chestnut Hill College, the Sisters of Saint Joseph, as a child in catholic grade school. Brian holds an associate’s degree from the community college of Philadelphia (CCP), a bachelor’s degree from Jefferson University (formerly Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science), an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University, and a doctorate from the University of Maryland. His doctorate is in Management with a concentration in policy and administration.

In addition to his administrative duties and the ASEC board, Brian serves as treasurer for the 9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection, the official PA Memorial to the 911 attacks on our country.  Home | The Garden of Reflection

His more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance areas has a strong emphasis and expertise in fund accounting; general ledger review and analysis; grant writing; F&A rate applications for federal awards; and the management of bond issues and compliance from inception to completion. Brian managed as much as $70 million in debt service at once and has budgeted and forecasted for organizations ranging from $30 million to $250 million. 

Brian has overseen complex projects, such as off-balance sheet financing endeavors, bridge-financing and A-133 audits. He successfully improved numerous organizations’ financial reporting processes and packages, earning them the highest possible ratings from outside agencies, creditors and constituents.

As an Adjunct Professor of Accounting at Saint Joseph’s University, Brian taught in one of the Top 20 accounting programs in the country. He earned his Doctorate in Management from the University of Maryland, Global Campus with a focus on Community College Leadership. Brian also taught in the MBA program at LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA, and currently teaches for Notre Dame of Maryland in their Doctorate program and in the graduate accounting program at Southern New Hampshire University.