Chief Financial Officer
Edith T. Cogdell, MBA, CPA, CGMA
Chief Financial Officer
Edie Cogdell serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU), where she is committed to building the financial strength of the university and supporting the university鈥檚 mission to provide a quality education for our students.
In her role, Edie is responsible for the fiscal management of the university, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, financial aid, and student business office operations. She leads by example, maintains the highest standards of honesty and integrity, and is dedicated to operational excellence and the long-term growth and success of OLLU.
Edie is a certified public accountant and chartered global management accountant. She has more than 35 years of higher education, non-profit and audit experience. She is using her financial expertise, analytical skills, and leadership abilities to make a difference at OLLU. She is passionate about lifelong learning and giving back to the community and her profession.
Education
- MBA in General Business, University of the Incarnate Word
- BBA in Accounting and Finance, Baylor University
Outside Interests
Edie is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TXCPA). She is a past treasurer of the TXCPA and a past president of the San Antonio Chapter of TXCPA. She also served as the secretary of the board for a charter high school with campuses in San Antonio and Corpus Christi for more than 20 years. Edie enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.