Erik Guenard is the current Vice Chancellor of Business Finance and Administrative Services at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. His current role oversees the departments of Finance, Budget, Facilities, Sustainability, Compliance, Human Resources, Safety and Risk, and Police.  He has been actively involved in higher education for 28 years working in a for-profit college, a public two-year community college, and a public polytechnic university. His background encompasses leadership in facilities management, capital projects, contract negotiations, sustainability initiatives, and auxiliary services. He has held the positions of Vice President of Instruction and Interim President. In addition to higher education, Mr. Guenard has served within many civic organizations along with holding the title of Mayor for several years.

Mr. Guenard earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Superior and his M.B.A. from Baker College.