Steven Hafen was appointed BYU administration vice president and chief financial officer on August 1, 2020. In his role at BYU, he oversees the following divisions of the university: Financial Services, Physical Facilities, Human Resources, Purchasing and Travel, Auxiliaries and Programs, and BYU Police and BYU Security.
Prior to joining BYU, Hafen was a senior business executive with experience in multiple industries. His career path consistently expanded in oversight and leadership responsibilities, culminating in chief executive officer (CEO) or chief operations officer (COO) roles across several companies, including CEO of Devcon Security Holdings — a company that Hafen led through a successful transaction process for Golden Gate Capital. Hafen’s background also includes business and marketing instruction at BYU’s Marriott School of Business, where he was an adjunct faculty member for more than 13 years. He is a graduate of BYU with a master's degree in business administration and a bachelor's degree in international relations with a minor in Japanese.
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