Dr. Ashok Roy
Dr. Ashok Roy is the sitting Vice President for Finance & Administration/ CFO and Professor of Practice in Finance at Jacksonville State University. Prior to joining the University, Dr. Roy served in senior management positions at four other large universities, the private sector, and local government. He holds six university degrees and five professional certifications. He has authored over 90 publications in academic and trade journals including chapters in two encyclopedias and has the highest classification as a “scholar academic” for AACSB re-accreditation.
In 2000, in recognition of his public service, the Governor of Tennessee gave Dr. Roy the titular title of “Colonel” which is the highest award of the state of Tennessee.
Dr. Roy’s wife, Vicki, does research and development for new drugs in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Roy’s elder daughter, Brittani, has a doctoral degree from Arizona State University and teaches in Phoenix. Dr. Roy’s younger daughter, Priya, was an investment banker on Wall Street in New York and is currently posted in Australia. She holds degrees in finance, mathematics, and international business and is currently also pursuing her doctoral degree.
