CRESTVIEW HILLS, KY (July 17, 2024) – Thomas More University announces the appointment of Dennis P. Klocke, CPA, as controller.

A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for over 30 years, Klocke’s background includes public accounting roles at both Big Four and regional firms, including nearly 20 years at Fifth Third Bank and a decade at Deloitte, and corporate finance experience. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Dayton.

“Dennis Klocke brings a wealth of skills and experience and a proven track record for financial leadership. I look forward to the positive impact he will make on the Thomas More community as we continue to enhance the University’s financial position,” Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D, says.

Klocke will work closely with Execuive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rick Rollino to provide direction and oversight of the University’s accounting activities, vouch for accounting system integrity, and ensure external compliance. The controller also oversees the University’s annual audit, maintenance of the general ledger, preparation of external financial statements and reports, and provides leadership for the Office of the Bursar.

Klocke’s first day will be August 5, 2024.

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About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 1,800 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region, being named one of the 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. 

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