Berg comes to St. Ambrose from Buena Vista University, where she managed the university’s multi-million dollar budget, implemented zero-based budgeting, and oversaw critical financial operations, including endowment accounting and federal grants compliance. She also led multimillion-dollar construction projects, secured diverse financing, and successfully launched the university’s Spirit Store, achieving profitability every year since its inception. Her commitment to student success extended to teaching financial literacy courses and co-chairing strategic initiatives to strengthen the campus community.
Courtney’s leadership is further demonstrated by her participation in esteemed programs like the NACUBO Fellows Program and EAB Rising Higher Education Leaders fellowship. She has also served on key governance committees, providing critical financial insights to institutional leadership.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Courtney and her husband share a passion for travel, live music, and sports. Courtney’s community involvement includes service on her church’s finance council and foundation board. A former standout student-athlete, she was inducted into the Buena Vista University Hall of Fame in 2019 for her achievements in softball.