John Henry
John Henry is UNCF’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Henry leads finance and accounting, internal audit, investments and treasurer functions. He provides strategic thought leadership on financial management and shared services to UNCF-member institutions.
Henry is a results-driven, innovative finance and accounting executive with over 20 years of progressive experience delivering financial strategic approaches in cost-savings and operational and investment management of financial assets including in-depth understanding of accounting processes.
He previously served as deputy chief executive officer, financial and administration at Sound Transit, one of the largest regional transit agencies based in Seattle, WA. There, Henry managed a $900 million budget and $2 billion capital budget. Previously, he served as the chief financial officer for American Public Transportation Association in Washington, DC, and chief financial officer for Jefferson County Commission in Birmingham, AL. He is a certified public accountant and former captain in the U.S. Army.
Henry holds a bachelor of arts degree in accounting from Virginia State University and a master of business administration from Howard University.