Martin Howard Named Treasurer and VP for Financial Affairs
During his 20-plus years in BU’s financial affairs office, Martin Howard has seen the University grow and change, with acquisitions, renovations, and new construction. On October 1, he will take on the financial leadership of the University as treasurer and vice president of financial affairs, succeeding Kenneth Condon.
“It’s certainly an honor and privilege for me to assume this position, and I look forward to working with our experienced finance team to further improve the University’s financial strength,” says Howard, who has been associate vice president of financial affairs since 2004.
Condon will become financial officer and treasurer at American International College, in Springfield, Mass., where he will oversee the accounting, financial aid, and personnel offices. Condon, who grew up in the area, says the new job will allow him to be closer to his family. “I’m ending one career and starting another,” he says. “But it’s an intentional move back to my roots.”
Condon joined BU, appropriately, on tax day, April 15, 1975. He became vice president for financial affairs in 1984 and has been treasurer since 1992. He is credited with having introduced a state-of-the-art financial system at BU. “I love stretching the envelope,” he says. “Fortunately, I’ve been given sufficient latitude and support. Working with the people at BU has been a delight.”
During the past 35 years, Condon’s office has ensured the financial stability of the University, which has an annual operating budget of $1.7 billion.
Howard began his financial administration career at BU in 1983. “During the time I’ve been here, one major strategic objective was the development of a more cohesive urban campus environment,” he says.
He looks forward to the University’s continued growth. “Over the past several years, we have developed the resources to further support and enhance the strength of our academic excellence,” Howard says. “I think there’s a high correlation between the financial strength of an institution and the depth and quality of the teaching and research programs it can offer.”