Martin University named Kenneth Mayfield its new chief financial officer on April 28.
Mayfield previously served as CFO of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The university cited his 20-year background in public sector finance and strategic leadership. His role will include managing budgets, financial planning and internal controls.
“Kenneth brings clarity to complex financial environments,” President Sean Huddleston said. “He strengthens fiscal integrity and will make an immediate impact.”
Founded in 1977, Martin University is Indiana’s only Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) of higher education.
Mayfield oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets and finance teams at multiple Indiana state agencies.
As BMV’s CFO, he aligned fiscal strategy with long-term goals, streamlined operations and advised senior executives. His career emphasizes collaboration, transparency and accountability. He has driven process improveme
nts and shaped fiscal policy.
Sound financial management empowers organizations to fulfill their missions, and Mayfield holds an MBA in accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University and a bachelor’s degree in public financial management from Indiana University.
He recently served as president of the Central Indiana Chapter of the AGA, which promotes excellence in public-sector finance.
Officials said the university’s vision includes transformative opportunities and community service. Mayfield’s hiring aligns with its goals of resilience and growth.
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