Sally Holland `85 - Alumnae

Sally Holland ‘85 Sally Holland ‘85 has held various positions in her 22 year career at Caterpillar Inc., a multi­national Fortune 50 company. She currently works at Caterpillar Financial Services, Cat’s captive finance company. Her areas of expertise include global treasury and risk management. Additionally, she has worked as a 6 Sigma Black Belt and managed the worldwide process for the remarketing of repossessed assets and lease returns. Prior to her extensive career at Caterpillar Inc., Sally received her A.A. from Cottey College, her B.S. in mathematics from the University of Iowa, and her M.B.A. with a concentration in finance from the University of Iowa. Her impressive list of degrees helped launch her into a successful and stable career. Although Sally’s occupation keeps her busy, she also has a wide range of community service experience. She has been a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood since 1988 and of chapters in IA, IL, and TN. She is currently serving as president of Chapter H in TN. Sally also currently serves on the Junior League in Nashville, Tennessee. She has served on the boards of both the Peoria and Nashville leagues and received the Junior League of Nashville Outstanding Service Award in 2008. She is currently serving on a task force looking at budgeting issues for the Junior League of Nashville. Sally is also beginning her 4 th year on the Travellers Rest Historic House Museum board and recently completed a two year stint as Treasurer of the board. Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee board. Sally joined this board in 2010. She is currently part of the strategic planning committee. In her spare time, Sally competitively ballroom dances. She loves to read, spend time with friends, and to travel ­ especially with her Cottey suitemates. And she thoroughly enjoys spoiling her nephew and nieces. Sally is thrilled about the opportunity to serve on the Board. She said, “I think it is a very exciting time for Cottey right now. The proposed changes to campus will impact the Cottey experience. Being part of the CCAA Board will allow me to be part of this transition and help our alumnae ensure this experience for future generations of Cottey women.”