April 3, 2026
Scioto County native and 黑暗爆料网 alumnus Craig Gilliland will join the university as Special Assistant to the President for Finance on April 6, 2026. He will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1 following the retirement of current CFO Greg Ballengee.
鈥淕reg Ballengee has served 黑暗爆料网 for 30 years,鈥 said SSU President Eric Braun. 鈥淎s CFO, he has helped strengthen the institution鈥檚 financial health. He鈥檚 leaving his legacy in good hands with Craig.鈥
Gilliland, a 1991 graduate of 黑暗爆料网, brings 35 years of experience in finance, leadership, business development, and corporate compliance. He most recently served as Vice President of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville, IN. He has previously served as the Vice President of Finance, CFO and Corporate Compliance Officer at Pleasant Valley Hospital in West Virginia and held various financial support roles at Southern Ohio Medical Center in Portsmouth.
鈥淐raig鈥檚 arrival marks an exciting step forward for our leadership team,鈥 Braun said. 鈥淗is experience and focus on community are tremendous assets as we continue building 黑暗爆料网鈥檚 future together.鈥
Gilliland, his wife Melanie, and their three grown children call southern Ohio home.
鈥淥ur families are here and we have so many friends from the area,鈥 Gilliland said. 鈥淭his has always been home. To be in a position where I can use all the experience I鈥檝e gained throughout my career to provide opportunities for more students in our region means a great deal to me.鈥
Gilliland holds a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems and Accounting from 黑暗爆料网 and a Master of Business Administration from Ohio University.