Heidi K. Bartholomew

Heidi K. Bartholomew is a Clinical Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh's College of Business Administration. She joined the Katz School in 2010, bringing extensive experience from executive financial roles at multinational corporations like FedEx Ground, where she served as Vice President and Controller. Her teaching focuses on Financial Accounting and Auditing, integrating real-world industry expertise in SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and technical accounting research.

Educational Background:

• BA in Accounting, University of Mount Union (1992)
• MS in Tax, University of Akron (1996)

Her research interests span Corporate Financial Management, Compliance, and Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting, reflecting her corporate experience. Over her academic career, she has received multiple teaching honors, including the Katz Graduate School of Business Student Choice Award and the Ed & Margaret Kay Award for Teaching Excellence.

Professional Affiliations and Service:

• Board of Trustees member and Investment Committee Chair, University of Mount Union
• Board member and Treasurer, Propel Schools Foundation
• Past Non-Profit Board Chair, Social Venture Partners Pittsburgh
• Past Non-Profit Board Chair, Women and Girls Foundation
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (Active)
• Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (Active)

Personal Interests: Heidi resides in Pittsburgh’s Central North Side neighborhood and is an amateur bassoonist with the North Pittsburgh Symphonic Band.