Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
Dr. Bob Adams
Robert H. Adams was appointed Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance at the Tennessee Board of Regents in October, 2002 after serving in the position on an interim basis beginning in June, 2002. The Board of Regents oversees six universities, 13 community colleges and 26 technology centers. A total of over 180,000 students are enrolled in Board of Regents’ institutions and the System budget exceeds $1.5 billion.
Dr. Adams began his career in 1973 as an auditor in the Tennessee Division of State Audit, working primarily on assignments in higher educational institutions. He was budget director at Austin Peay State University from 1977-1981, financial analyst at the Tennessee Board of Regents central office from 1981-1986, and held increasingly responsible positions at Middle Tennessee State University from 1986-1999, serving as associate vice president for finance and administration from 1997-1999. From 1999-2001, he served as the chief financial officer for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Prior to the appointment to his current position, he was the vice president for finance and administration at Austin Peay State University.
Adams holds an Ed.D in higher education and policy studies from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, an Ed.S from Middle Tennessee State University, an M.B.A. from Middle Tennessee State University, and a B.S. in accounting from Austin Peay State University. He is also a certified public accountant. He served for over 22 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, retiring with the rank of Major. Dr. Adams is married to Darla Adams and they have one son, Jeffrey Jackson Adams.
Office phone
615-366-4413