Ferrum, VA, July 16, 2026 — Ferrum College is pleased to announce the promotion of Jessica Luther ’06 to Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), recognizing her exceptional leadership, financial stewardship, and unwavering commitment to the College’s mission and future.
A proud Ferrum College alumna, Luther has dedicated her professional career to serving the institution that helped shape her. Throughout her tenure, she has earned the respect of colleagues across campus through her integrity, collaborative leadership, sound financial judgment, and steadfast commitment to ensuring the long-term fiscal health of Ferrum College.
As Chief Financial Officer, Luther has played a pivotal role in strengthening the College’s financial operations, overseeing budgeting, financial planning, audits, investments, regulatory compliance, cash management, and strategic resource allocation. Her leadership has been instrumental in improving institutional financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, enhancing operational efficiencies, and supporting the College’s long-term strategic priorities.
Working closely with the president, the Board of Trustees, and members of the Senior Leadership Team, Luther has helped guide Ferrum College through a period of significant transformation while maintaining a disciplined approach to financial stewardship and accountability. Her thoughtful leadership and commitment to transparency have positioned the College to continue building financial strength while investing strategically in its students, faculty, staff, and programs.
“The promotion of Jessica Luther ’06 to Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer is a wonderful reflection of the Ferrum College story—our students grow, succeed, and return to serve the institution that helped shape them,” said Dr. Mirta M. Martin, president of Ferrum College. “As a proud alumna, Jessica understands deeply the transformative power of a Ferrum College education and embodies our mission of ‘Not Self, But Others’ through her leadership, integrity, and commitment to our College. We are fortunate to have a leader who not only understands the College’s past but is helping build its future.”
As Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Luther will continue to provide strategic leadership for the College’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, treasury management, investments, financial reporting, compliance, risk management, and long-range financial planning. She will also continue serving as a member of the President’s Senior Leadership Team, helping advance Ferrum College’s strategic vision and ensuring the responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
Luther said, “I am honored to serve my alma mater in this new role and deeply grateful for the opportunity to give back to an institution that has had such a lasting impact on my life. I look forward to continuing to work alongside our campus community to advance the College’s mission and help ensure a strong and sustainable future for our students.”
Luther’s promotion reflects Ferrum College’s continued commitment to developing leaders from within its own community and investing in talented alumni whose professional accomplishments exemplify the transformative impact of a Ferrum College education.
