Leadership and Executive Staff
Change agents
The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) is responsible for the overall supervision of the university’s administrative and auxiliary functions, including budget, accounting, purchasing, facilities, risk management, safety, sustainability, human resources, police services, the student center and the Children's Nature Academy.
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Grace Crickette (she/her/hers)
Chancellor's Office | Finance and Administration
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
- Schofield Hall 226J, Eau Claire | Directions
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Leadership Team
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Lisa Coen
Children's Nature Academy
Children's Nature Academy Director
- The Priory 106, Eau Claire | Directions
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Jay S. Dobson
University Police
Chief, University Police
- Crest Wellness Center 119A, Eau Claire | Directions
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Tracy Drier, M.B.A., CPA
Human Resources | Budget and Resource Planning
Executive Director of Finance & Administration
- Schofield Hall 226D, Eau Claire | Directions
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Brian Drollinger Alum
Risk Management, Safety and Sustainability
Director
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Cheri Falkner (she/her/hers)
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Director of Purchasing
- Schofield Hall 228H, Eau Claire | Directions
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Kristin Fitzsimmons, M.A. (she/her/hers)
University Centers | Event Services
Director, University Centers
Kristin's LinkedIn
"I believe that it is important to synergize authentic human connection & business in the workplace. Creating a culture of trust builds an environment where people feel valued to make impactful changes based on their expertise. How empowering! There is so much integrity in trusting one another... it lays a foundation for a culture so everyone is excited to contribute!"
- Davies Student Center 240D, Eau Claire | Directions
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Jackie Kriesel Alum
University Accounting
Controller and Director of University Accounting
- Schofield Hall 228B, Eau Claire | Directions
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Troy A. Terhark
Facilities
Facilities Director
- Maintenance and Central Stores 104, Eau Claire | Directions
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Executive Staff
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Kyran Hamill (he/him/his) Alum
Finance and Administration
Special Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
- Schofield Hall 226C, Eau Claire | Directions
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Diane Christophersen
Finance and Administration
Executive Assistant
- Schofield Hall 226 Complex, Eau Claire | Directions
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Mary Kate Martin
Finance and Administration
Student Office Associate
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Ali Zanzig
Finance and Administration
Student Office Associate