Vagt worked in the ministry and in healthcare until he became the executive director of the Municipal Assistance Corporation for New York City, aiding in efforts to save the city from bankruptcy.
Later, Vagt moved to Houston, Texas to work in the energy sector.
[1] While at Davidson, Vagt oversaw one of the largest fundraising campaigns for a liberal arts college.
It was under his watch that the college announced that it would eliminate loans for demonstrated financial need, an initiative called the Davidson Trust.
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