MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Linda Kimberling, PhD, a graduate of Capella University, an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, has been appointed assistant commissioner for management and chief financial officer for the Financial Management Service (FMS), a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Kimberling served as the director of the Office of Regional Services for the U.S. Geological Survey, Central Region, in Denver.
In her new role, Kimberling is responsible for providing direction and leadership for the FMS’ administrative and financial programs. With primary responsibility for the federal government’s payments and collections, FMS annually disburses more than 1 billion payments to more than 100 million people totaling nearly $2.3 trillion. FMS also collects nearly $2.94 trillion in federal revenues while overseeing a daily cash flow of more than $92 billion. Kimberling will be responsible for helping to ensure that policies developed and implemented for resource management conform with federal and departmental regulatory requirements. She will also provide legislative coordination, support and advice to FMS executive management.
“As a long-time public-servant, I am grateful and truly honored for having been selected to this position. The pursuit of my education, though tiring and a personal sacrifice at times, opened doors and opportunities that prepared me to serve the American citizens in ways unimagined,” Kimberling said. “I would recommend that anyone considering advancing their education seriously consider Capella University. Their scholar-practitioner model is in full alignment with the needs of today’s executive managers and was a critical stepping stone to this achievement.”
Kimberling earned a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University in 2008. More than 39,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella, with 31 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, 47 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs, and 21 percent in Capella's bachelor's degree programs.
About Capella University
Capella University is an accredited
online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality
online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella
students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral online degree
programs in the fields of business, counseling, education, health
administration, human services, information technology, nursing,
psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and
social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business,
information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and
public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 136 graduate
and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. More than
39,000 learners were enrolled as of Dec. 31, 2010, from all 50 states
and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber
academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in
1993, Capella University is a wholly owned subsidiary of Capella
Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information,
please visit http://www.capella.edu or
call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and
is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
(NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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