CAK names Carroll as chief operating officer
Christian Academy of Knoxville (CAK) announces the appointment of Clay Carroll, PhD, MBA, as chief operating officer effective May 4.
Carroll joins CAK from University of Tennessee’s College of Communication and Information, where he serves as assistant dean for finance, administration and operations. He oversaw the college’s $50 million operating budget and led finance, facilities, human resources and information technology functions.
In his role, Carroll built and led key operational departments, streamlined administrative processes and guided the college through its transition to a new budget model, according to a press release.
“He led all college facility projects and advised the dean on strategic and operational decisions,” it stated. “He brings a disciplined, systems-oriented approach to leadership with a focus on clarity, efficiency and long-term sustainability.”
Before serving as assistant dean, Carroll served as a senior financial analyst at UT, “where he helped design and implement the university’s Responsibility Center Management budget model and managed large scale financial forecasting,” the release stated. “He also brings experience in athletics administration and the private sector, where he developed strong skills in team leadership, operations management and process improvement.”
