President's Cabinet

The president's cabinet, led by President Gregory Tomso, is the primary senior leadership and advisory team that oversees daily operations, strategic planning, and overall policy of the university.

Cabinet Members

  • Dr. Gregory Tomso, President
  • Dr. Katherina Pattit, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Heather Pieper-Olson, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
  • Dan Golombiecki, Vice President for Finance and Administration
  • Renee Hiller, Vice President for Human Resources and Workplace Experience
  • Susan Woolf, Vice President for Legal Compliance and Policy and Title IX Coordinator
  • Brandon Johnson, Vice President for Strategy, Communications, and Institutional Research
  • Matt Trombley (interim), Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Phil Thorson, Vice President for Technology Strategy & Chief Information Officer
  • Holly Schreiner, Director of Athletics
  • Bernie Omann, Director of University Relations/Legislative Relations

Leadership Teams

 

Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs is committed to the quality, development, coordination, and promotion of all academic programs and related activities.

Academic Affairs
Position Leadership
Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Katherina Pattit
Dean of the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology Dr. Christine Lepkowski (interim)
Dean of the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Dr. Melissa Hanzsek-Brill (interim)
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences Dr. Raymond Philippot (interim)
Dean of the School of Graduate Studies Dr. Claudia Tomany
University Library Dr. Claudia Tomany
Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) Dr. Janet Tilstra
Director of Online and Distance Learning Dr. Davidson Blanchard
Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and Academic Quality Dr. Michele Mumm
Associate Vice President for International Studies Shahzad Ahmad
Associate Provost for Academic Portfolio and Student Success Dr. Gareth John
Associate Vice President for Academic Operations and Resources Brandon Johnson
Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management Dr. Maria Wright (interim)
Director of Financial Aid Elizabeth Brooks
Director of TRIO | Student Support Services Kenard Booker
Registrar and Student Records

Bill Vikander
Analytics and Institutional Research Anthony Kunkel
Executive Director for Student Success Jaimie Lopez

 

Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Advancement and Alumni Engagement works to facilitate student and faculty experiences through philanthropy, in addition to celebrating our alumni and their accomplishments as stewards of the University.

Advancement and Alumni Engagement
Position Leadership
Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement Heather Pieper-Olson
Senior Director for Stewardship & Advancement Operations Kristin Hatten
Director of Finance Connie Robinson
Director of Alumni Engagement Sara Britz

 

Student Affairs

Student Affairs creates experiences focused on supporting the success of students in and out of the classroom.

Student Affairs
Position Leadership
Vice President for Student Affairs Matt Trombley (interim)
Dean of Students Dr. Rebecca Peine
Director of American Indian Center Lacey Lokken
Executive Director of Atwood and Campus Involvement Tommy Balicky
Executive Director of Career Center Hailey Olson
Director of Counseling and Psychological Services Dr. Jennifer Rocheleau Dorholt
Director of LGBT Resource Center Charlie Curtis
Medical Director of Medical Clinic Dr. Brent Nielsen
Director of Multicultural Student Services Shahzad Ahmad
Executive Director of Residential Life Kevin McDonnell
Director of Veterans Resource Center Kristin Hughes
Director of Women's Center Charlie Curtis

 

Finance and Administration

The Office of Finance and Administration supports our learning environment by providing essential services that foster excellent education, student engagement, and community interaction.

Finance and Administration
Position Leadership
Vice President for Finance and Administration Dan Golombiecki
Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management Barron Nixon
Director of Business Services Kyle Welch
Director of Campus Safety Lisa McEwan
Director of Safety, Emergency and Risk Management Kevin Hammond
Director of Campus Dining Services Michelle Jacobson
Husky Bookstore Manager Bryan Schwering

 

Strategy, Communications, and Institutional Research

Strategy, Communications, and Institutional Research
Position Leadership
Vice President for Strategy, Communications, and Institutional Research Brandon Johnson
Associate Vice President for Strategic Communication Dr. Brandie Yale