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Aug 21, 2023

Chatting with University Controller Fran Lawrence

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In this edition of our Chatting series, I spoke with Fran Lawrence, our new University Controller. Fran joined our team at NC State on June 1 and leads the University Controller’s Office. Let’s get to know her a little better. Tabitha:      Welcome to NC State! But this is really a…
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Jul 20, 2023

Meet Erin Delehanty

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our current edition of our Chatting With series, I spoke with Erin Delehanty, senior director for  Foundations Accounting & Investments. Foundations Accounting & Investments, better known as FAI, provides accounting, investment and treasurer support services to the University’s Associated Entities and Endowment Fund. As senior director, Erin is responsible for…
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Jun 20, 2023

Meet Sharon Loosman

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our fifth edition of our Chatting series, I spoke with Sharon Loosman, Director of Procurement & Business Services. Procurement & Business Services has been a part of the Finance Division since July 2010 and was previously known as Materials Management.  Sharon was promoted to Director in 2011. Let’s get to…
Bill Carlson, Vince Rogers and Maria Brown, Finance Division Honorees for the 2023 Awards for Excellence

Jun 20, 2023

2023 Awards for Excellence: Finance Division Honorees

Written by Sharon Loosman. The NC State University Awards for Excellence program recognizes the accomplishments and achievements of NC State employees. It is the highest honor bestowed upon any non-faculty employees at NC State.  This year, the Finance Division nominated three highly qualified individuals.  The three employees were honored at the Office of Finance and…
Fran Lawrence, University Controller at NC State University

May 22, 2023

Meet NC State’s Controller

Written by Tabitha Groelle. Fran Lawrence has been appointed NC State University Controller, responsible for fiscal accountability, accuracy and reporting for the $2 billion university enterprise. Lawrence will lead the University Controller’s Office, which administers the payment of wages to over 18,000 staff, faculty, student workers and temporary employees; executes over 90,000 vendor payments annually;…
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May 19, 2023

Chatting with Director Maria Brown

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our fourth edition of the “Chatting With” series, I spoke with Maria Brown, Director of the University Cashier’s Office. The Cashier’s Office has been part of the Finance Division since July 2010. Maria has led this office since 2012. Let’s get to know her a little better.   Tabitha:      Let’s…
Six vintage microphones, all different styles, sitting on a wooden table

Apr 22, 2023

Chatting with Interim University Controller, Heidi Kozlowski

Written by Tabitha Groelle. In our third edition of our “Chatting With” series, I spoke with Heidi Kozlowski, Interim University Controller. The University Controller’s Office has been a part of the Finance Division since July of 2016. Heidi is that team player you can always count on, and her experience here at NC State has…
Justo Torres, Director of the Office of Contracts and Grants, on a Coast Guard vessel

Mar 23, 2023

Chatting with Director Justo Torres

Written by Tabitha Groelle. As we continue our Chatting series, I met with Justo Torres, Director of the Office of Contracts and Grants. Contracts and Grants has been part of the Finance Division since July 2016.  Justo is a quiet, laid back person that seems very unassuming. I got to know him a little better. …
Dana Harris, Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance and University Treasurer

Feb 28, 2023

Chatting with Associate Vice Chancellor Dana Harris

Written by Tabitha Groelle. If you have read the press release or other university communication, you already know that our new associate vice chancellor for finance and university treasurer, Dana Harris was at UNC Wilmington for 18 years. Before that, she was with the North Carolina State Auditor’s Office. AVC Harris and her family have…
Lori Johnson, former University Controller at NC State University

Nov 30, 2022

Celebratory Farewell to the University Controller!

Written by Arianna Williams. The University Controller’s Office would like to announce and celebrate the retirement of Lori Johnson, the university’s Controller, who has served at NC State for over 20 years. In her role, Lori has provided leadership for the University Controller’s Office and University Payroll and has ensured the accounting and reporting of…