Robert Spencer

Robert has nearly three decades of experience in higher education, working directly with board of trust members, presidents and chief financial officers to establish priorities, develop strategic plans and create meaningful transparency of university finances. He has led M&A due diligence engagements, financial reporting initiatives, and performance improvement projects for several public and private universities. 

Prior to joining Huron, Robert served as the assistant vice chancellor for treasury at Vanderbilt University, where he and his team developed exemplary operations for cash and debt portfolio management. Prior to his career in higher education, Robert earned his certified public accountant (CPA) license as an auditor with Deloitte.

Robert holds a Master of Business Administration in finance from Vanderbilt University and a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting from Texas A&M University. He is also a CPA in Texas and a certified treasury professional (CTP).