J. Heath Huggins is a Special Faculty member in the Department of Computer Information Systems. Huggins is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). He earned his MBA from Appalachian State University, a Master of Accountancy from Gardner-Webb University, and a B.S. in Business Administration (Business Administration and Law) from Western Carolina University. Most recently, he completed a Master of Fintech and Analytics from Wake Forest University in August and passed the Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) and Series 65 exams.
By day, he serves as the Senior Director of Finance for the CSD Social Venture Fund, where he manages an investment portfolio spanning diverse industries. In this role, he collaborates closely with business founders at various stages of growth, structuring equity and debt investments, conducting due diligence, assessing opportunities, and devising growth and exit strategies.
In addition to his work with CSD, he owns Huggins CPA, PLLC, a CPA firm offering bookkeeping, consulting, and tax services. He also leads a real estate investment company focused on residential rentals and teaches Introduction to Business at Western Piedmont Community College—a role that sparked his passion for mentoring future business leaders. Lastly, he works as a consultant with US Capital Global, specializing in investment banking and capital raising.
Title: Special Faculty
Department: Department of Computer Information Systems
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