Finance
NSHE
While the primary financial accounting and control functions are maintained at the institutional level, the System, through the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely development and reporting of financial information. The Chief Financial Officer oversees a variety of functions in the areas of fiscal policy, budgeting and financial reporting, as well as the day-to-day operations of NSHE Banking and Investment , Budget, Retirement Plan Administration, Risk Management, and System Computing Services.
Finance Office Contacts
Chris Viton
Vice Chancellor of Budget and Finance/Chief Financial Officer
Michelle Blodgett
Business Manager
Brenda J. Ford, CPA
Accounting Manager
Christopher R. Gaub, MBA
SCS Budget and Contract Director
Melissa Glenn
Executive Assistant
Robin Hager
Budget Director
Michelle Kelley
Director, Retirement Plan Administration
Natasha Kephart
Principal Budget Analyst
Spencer Lewis
Assistant Director of Risk Management
David Montes
Retirement Plan Coordinator
Stefania Pacheo, CPA, MAcc
Senior Budget Coordinator
Kristi Roberson
Associate Director of Insurance and Worker's Compensation
Lisa Schaller
Chief Risk and Insurance Officer
Rhett Vertrees
Assistant Chief Financial Officer