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Lee Taggart

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Vice President Operations and CFO at Rutgers University Foundation
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Lee Taggart is a seasoned higher education finance and operations leader, currently serving as the Vice President of Operations and CFO at Rutgers University Foundation. After a notable 20-year career at the University of Pennsylvania, he brings extensive expertise in strategic growth, financial stewardship, and operational integrity. He holds an M. B. A. and a Masters from UPenn.

Outside of his primary roles, Lee is a dedicated lifelong learner with a clear passion for continuous professional development. He consistently undertakes new courses to expand his skillset, recently completing certifications in Change Management, Salesforce AI, and remote leadership, demonstrating a strong commitment to self-improvement.

After two decades of building his career at the University of Pennsylvania, he recently embarked on an exciting new chapter in senior leadership at Rutgers.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Vice President Operations and CFO
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Higher Ed Finance
Has over 20 years of experience managing finance and operations within major universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and now Rutgers University Foundation.
Operational Integrity
Their professional headline highlights a focus on stewardship and operational integrity, ensuring financial compliance and safeguarding institutional assets in their roles.
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Career

Work history

10-2025 - 11-2025
Vice President Operations and CFO
Rutgers University Foundation
9-2024 - 9-2025
Associate Director of Division Administration and Finance
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Gastroenterology Division
5-2022 - 8-2024
Director of Finance and Planning
School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania
1-2014 - 5-2022
Deputy Finance Director
University of Pennsylvania Office of the President
4-2009 - 1-2014
Controller
University of Pennsylvania LIFE Program
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Education
2011 - 2014
Master's degree
University of Pennsylvania
2006 - 2008
M.B.A.
La Salle University
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