Teal began his career at Emory in the finance office, managing accounts payable and assisting with integrating the university’s first accounting payroll, purchasing and accounts payable systems. In 1993, he was asked to join the Woodruff Health Sciences Center as the director of projects and quickly showed his versality and ability to surpass expectations, which led to a number of advancing roles.

Never one to shy away from a new challenge, Teal served in roles including chief administrative officer, senior associate vice president for health affairs, associate vice president for health affairs, director of financial operations for Emory Healthcare and director of disbursements for Emory University.

Teal also holds memberships in several academic and business organizations such as the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Executive Committee and Leadership Council, National Association of College and University Business Officers, Southern Association of College and University Business Officers, and American College of Healthcare Executives.

Expressing his love and respect for Emory, Teal says he has “taken great pride in watching Emory grow into the internationally recognized leader it is today in education, research and clinical care.”

Teal is well known by many and has served as a pillar of excellence for Emory and the Woodruff Health Sciences Center. His contributions to advancing Emory’s mission and reputation will be admired for years to come.

“Having enjoyed the privilege of working alongside Gary for more than three decades, you will not find anyone more passionate about Emory, in particular, the Woodruff Health Sciences Center,” says Greg Jones, associate vice president for health affairs.

A transition plan will be developed and shared in the coming weeks.