Division Heads

Jeanne M. Finlayson
Vice President for Finance and Treasurer

As Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, Jeanne M. Finlayson manages the College's budget and endowment. She also has responsibility for overseeing financial aid and student accounts, information technology, auxiliary services, accounting, campus police and facilities management. 

Ms. Finlayson holds a B.S./B.A from Northeastern University and an M.S. degree from Boston College. Ms. Finlayson has also studied at the Management Institute for Women in Higher Education (HERS).

Ms. Finlayson joined Stonehill in September 2006. Before arriving at Stonehill, Ms. Finlayson served as Assistant Vice President for Finance at Wheaton College for over thirteen years and has over 20 years experience in higher education with prior financial management positions at both Newbury College and Bentley College.

Ms. Finlayson is actively involved in the National Association of College and University Business Officers and Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers where she has served on various committees. (9/20/07)

Dr. Katie Conboy
Vice President for Academic Affairs

As Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Katie Conboy is responsible for the College’s academic vision and for ensuring that the curriculum meets its academic objectives. She also oversees admissions, enrollment, degree programs and academic support. 

A faculty member since 1987, Dr. Conboy has served as chair of the English Department and as interim academic vice president. 

A published scholar, she specializes in British fiction, Irish literature and feminist theory. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Kansas and a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Notre Dame.

Francis X. Dillon
Vice President for Advancement

As Vice President for Advancement, Francis X. Dillon directs the College’s development, alumni, communications, and external relations program. He led Stonehill’s first capital campaign from 1994-99, which successfully raised over $23 million. 

A Stonehill alumnus, Dillon holds an M. Ed. in educational administration from Suffolk University. He is active in many community organizations such as Metro South Chamber of Commerce, United Way of Greater Plymouth County, Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center and the Easton/Stonehill Town-Gown Committee.

Rev. John Denning, C.S.C.
Vice President for Student Affairs

As Vice President for Student Affairs, Father Denning is responsible for the offices of residence life, intercultural affairs, health services, recreational sports, counseling and testing, and student activities. 

Since July 2000, Father Denning has served Stonehill, first as director of Campus Ministry and then, since 2001, as vice president for Mission. He was appointed vice president for Student Affairs in the spring of 2007. 

He holds a B.A. from Tulane University and a M.Div. from the University of Saint Michael’s College (University of Toronto). Father Denning is currently pursuing an Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., M.Div., Ph.D.
Vice President for Mission

As Vice President for Mission, (Rev.) Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., oversees Campus Ministry, the Center for Non-Profit Management and the College’s Community and Volunteer Service activities. 

In addition to strengthening the College’s Catholic identity and Holy Cross sponsorship, he coordinates the College’s volunteer service commitments and supports other College divisions as they implement Stonehill’s mission. 

Fr. Looney holds a B.A. from Stonehill College, an M.Div. from the University of Saint Michael’s College (University of Toronto), and a Ph.D. from The Catholic University of America. 

Currently, he serves as a member of the board of directors of the Father Patrick Peyton Centre in Attymass, County Mayo, Ireland. He also serves on the Advanced Studies Committee for the Congregation of Holy Cross, Eastern Province and the Congregational Commission on Religious Life.

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Thomas Flynn, Esq.
General Counsel

As General Counsel, Thomas Flynn, Esq. advises the College on legal and risk liability issues and oversees the Human Resources Department.

He has served the College in multiple roles since 1998 in the Academic, Advancement, and Student Affairs divisions. He was formerly an attorney with the Springfield firm of Moriarty & Connor, LLC and the United States Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights. In addition to his duties as General Counsel and Clerk, he is an instructor in the College’s Education Department.

Flynn is a 1993 graduate of Stonehill and a 1996 graduate of Western New England College School of Law.

Ed Sevilla
Executive Director of Marketing

As Executive Director of Marketing, Ed Sevilla leads Stonehill College’s branding and integrated marketing efforts. Sevilla also serves as Counselor to the President and advises President Cregan on strategy and communications issues. He is an adjunct professor of marketing at Stonehill, and a Fellow at the Stonehill Center for Nonprofit Management.

Previously, Sevilla has held senior marketing positions in higher education and in the private sector – as Executive Director of University Relations at Bryant University, Relationship Director at Upromise, and VP, General Manager at the Family Education Network. Sevilla also spent ten years in marketing on both the agency and client sides, working with leading brands such as AT&T, Kodak and Sports Illustrated. 

Sevilla is a former member of the Board of Governors of the Association of Yale Alumni. Earlier in his career, he served as a Foreign Service Officer at U.S. Consulates in China.

He graduated from Yale with B.A. in American history, magna cum laude, and holds an M.B.A. in marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Jessica Pina is the Sr. Executive Assistant to the President.

Colleen Ford is the Legal Records Manager.