April 9, 2026, 3:42 a.m. CT
Missouri State University has named Eric Schick its new chief financial officer, effective April 13.
Schick most recently held the same position at the University of Tulsa, according to a community announcement.
He is a certified public accountant with more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience in higher education and health care.
Eric Schick has experience in education, health care sectors
Schick previously served as the executive vice president and chief financial officer at Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa for 23 years. He also worked as a controller at Oklahoma State University Medical Center for five years.
Schick has led strategic financial planning, operational improvement and organizational restructuring efforts throughout his career. His experience also includes contract negotiations, budgeting, endowment management and financial reporting.
In his new role, Schick will oversee the university’s financial operations and help guide long-range planning, budgeting and resource management, according to the announcement.
“Eric brings deep financial expertise, strong leadership and a proven ability to help organizations plan strategically for the future,” Missouri State University President Richard B. Williams said in the announcement. “His experience in higher education and complex organizations will serve Missouri State well as we continue to advance the university’s mission and position it for long-term success.”
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