W.L.Bonner College | Columbia, SC
Our Director of Finance
Managing Resources. Supporting the Mission.
Committed to ensuring financial accountability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth while serving students and the College community.
Director of finance
Welcome to the W. L. Bonner College Office of Finance.
The Office of Finance is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability, and faithful responsibility in the management of the College’s financial resources.
We are dedicated to serving students, faculty, and staff with clarity and care while at the same time, supporting the College’s mission by ensuring sound financial planning, and efficient operations. From budgeting and financial planning to daily operations, our work helps sustain an environment where learning, formation, and ministry preparation can flourish. Our goal is to make your experience smooth, accessible, and focused on your success.
“Every resource entrusted to us is managed with excellence, transparency, and a commitment to our mission.”
Bio
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Gladiola Davis serves as the Director of Finance at W. L. Bonner College, where she provides strategic financial leadership and oversees the College’s fiscal operations with integrity, accuracy, and excellence. She began her service at WLBC as a volunteer in the R. C. Lawson Library before joining the Finance Department as an Accounting Assistant and later advancing to the role of Accountant.
With more than 35 years of accounting, auditing, and financial management experience, Mrs. Davis has held leadership positions with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, and the University of South Carolina. Her expertise includes budgeting, auditing, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, systems implementation, and staff development.
In addition to her professional career, Mrs. Davis is a dedicated servant-leader within The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, where she currently serves as President of the Missionary Department of Women and Girls (MDWG) for the South Carolina Palmetto Diocese (Elizabeth COOLJC). She is committed to advancing the mission of W. L. Bonner College through faithful stewardship and excellence in financial administration.
Education
+ Graduate of Eau Claire High School
+ Attended Midlands Technical College and Voorhees College
+ Bachelor of Science in Business, Coker College
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