Jennifer W. Davis served as our Lead Independent Director from 2021 to 2025. Ms. Davis brings knowledge of human resources, technology, finance, risk management and executive leadership expertise to our Board of Directors from both a local and national perspective. Ms. Davis provides experience with and knowledge of enterprise risk management gained from both her current and past roles with the University of Virginia and George Mason University as well as being well versed in the technology needs of a large organization.
Ms. Davis is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the University of Virginia overseeing the areas of finance, human resources, accounting, treasury, facilities, audit, compliance, enterprise risk management, technology, public safety and auxiliary services.
Previously, Ms. Davis served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at George Mason University. From 2008 to 2013, she was Vice President for Finance and Administration at the University of Delaware.
Previously, Ms. Davis served as Cabinet Secretary-Director of the Office of Management and Budget for the State of Delaware. She also served the State of Delaware as Budget Director, Deputy Secretary of Education and Associate Secretary of Education for policy and administrative services.
Ms. Davis earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and her master’s degree in policy analysis from Pennsylvania State University.
Ms. Davis was appointed a director of WSFS Financial Corporation in 2009 and will be up for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.