Park University Promotes Scott Fergerson as Chief Financial Officer, Appoints John Huber as Director of Corporate Development and Admissions

February 12, 2025 — Park University announces the promotion of Scott Fergerson to the role of chief financial officer, effective Feb. 2, and the appointment of John Huber as director of corporate development and admissions within the Office of Enrollment Management, effective Jan. 27.

Scott Fergerson
Fergerson, a resident of Parkville, became interim CFO in December 2024 after serving the University as chief business officer since July 2022. He joined Park in November 2016 as controller and was promoted to controller and associate vice president of finance in July 2021.

As chief financial officer, Fergerson leads the financial operations of the University and is responsible for maintaining financial stability, driving growth initiatives and ensuring Park’s financial operations comply with all relevant regulations and standards.

Fergerson has a unique portfolio of nonprofit, corporate and athletic experience. Prior to joining Park, the majority of his career was spent in public accounting as an auditor at RSM US LLP and BKD LLP focusing on manufacturing, distribution and financial service companies. Prior to entering the public accounting field, Fergerson was a track and field coach as well as an assistant football coach at Dodge City (Kan.) Community College. Fergerson earned a Master of Science degree in accounting from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Mo.

John Huber
Huber, a resident of Olathe, Kan., previously served as the athletic director at Maranatha Christian Academy in Shawnee, Kan., since July 2024. He also spent 13 years (2008-21) as the executive pastor over family ministries at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, Kan., and as director of operations at Single Source Printing in Lenexa since 2001.

As director of corporate development and admissions, Huber will establish and maintain strategic relationships between the University and corporate entities, primarily focusing on business development and driving new student enrollment. The position identifies, cultivates and manages partnerships that support Park’s mission of transforming lives through accessible, student-centered, quality higher education.

Huber earned a Master of Science degree in business and organizational leadership from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., and a Master of Education degree in elementary education and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology, both from La Roche University in Pittsburgh, Pa.