In this role, Walters will oversee the Office of Development and advancing major project
initiatives through capital campaigns, annual funds, major gifts, planned gifts, alumni
engagement, athletics resource cultivation, and private grants.
Walters will also serve as the primary leadership contact to cultivate and maintain
relationships with strategic business and industrial partners. He will also work with
Executive Director of the SSU Foundation to maintain strong donor relations.
“As Shawnee State continues to build momentum, Mr. Walters' leadership will be instrumental
in strengthening our advancement strategy,” SSU President Eric Andrew Braun said.
“His experience and commitment to our mission make him the ideal person to lead our
advancement efforts as we continue to grow partnerships, expand opportunities, and
invest in the future of our students and region.”
In his former role as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives at Shawnee, Tyler
has built relationships with regional healthcare partners to address critical workforce
shortages throughout south central Ohio. He brings more than 25 years of experience
in leadership, finance, budget management, workforce development, and strategic planning
to this role. Before joining Shawnee State, he served as Chief Operating Officer with
Mercy Health West Hospital in Cincinnati, Chief Financial Officer with Bon Secours
Kentucky Health System, and Chief Financial and Operating Officer at Shawnee Mental
Health in Portsmouth.
Walters holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management from
Marshall University and a Master of Business Administration from Morehead State University.
“Shawnee State is in a strong position for continued growth, and I’m proud to be part
of that progress,” Walters said. “I look forward to working with our campus and community
partners to expand engagement and support initiatives that have a lasting impact on
our students and region.”
As Chief Advancement Officer, Walters will play a key role in advancing the university’s
mission by leading the institution's philanthropic operations including donor and
alumni relations, strategic capital engagement, and stewardship.
