BFA Leadership Team
Joyce Lopes
Vice President
Division of Business & Financial Affairs
Joyce Lopes is the chief financial and business officer of the university and leads the 7 units within BFA.
Dolapo Akinrinade
Director
University Policy & Public Records
Dolapo Akinrinade is responsible for the university policy making process, working collaboratively with policy owners, departmental managers and directors, and university leadership to ensure that university policies and procedures are effectively established, maintained, reviewed, communicated, and aligned with strategic goals and university values, leadership decisions and statutory or legislative changes. In addition, the Director of University Policy and Public Records advises on policy development, policy process improvement, developing strategies to enhance implementation of policies, and serves as the subject matter expert on university policy development. The Director manages all aspects of the public records program and is responsible for the fulfillment of public records requests in accordance with state laws, case laws and other statutes.
Faye Gallant
Assistant Vice President
Strategy, Management & Budget
The Strategy, Management & Budget (SMB) department serves as the budget development, analysis, financial planning, and strategic management lead for WWU. SMB supports financial stewardship, strategic budgeting, and transparency through comprehensive reporting and analysis, streamlined processes, and impactful communications.
- University Budgeting & Financial Planning
- Division Budget Director
- Financial Systems
- BFA Strategic Planning & Implementation
- BFA Communications
Liz Parkes
Associate Vice President
Human Resources
Liz Parkes leads a service orientated team committed to providing courteous and efficient support to Western's employees, in compliance with Federal, State, and university regulations.
- Employee & Labor Relations
- Payroll & HRIS
- HR Operations
Steve Hollenhorst
Associate Vice President
Facilities Development & Operations
Steve Hollenhorst oversees Facilities Management and Capital Planning & Development, which provide essential services to campus including facility maintenance, repairs, engineering, architecture and design, and planning expertise.
- Design, Planning & Development
- Capital Budget & Public Works Procurement
- FDO Financial & Business Services
- Building & Campus Services
- Maintenance & Operations
- Sustainability
- Asset Management
Nancy Phillips
Executive Assistant to the VP for BFA
VP for BFA Office
Nancy Phillips serves as the confidential executive assistant to the Vice President and manages the day-to-day operations of the Vice President’s Office.
Katy Potts
Assistant Vice President for Security & Chief of Police
University Police
The Assistant VP for Security & Chief of Police is responsible for the effective leadership, management and operation of the University Police Department including planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the department and assuring that law and order is maintained, state and federal laws are enforced, and appropriate measures are implemented to prevent crime and protect Western Washington’s students, staff, faculty, and visitors. Oversees the management and coordination of all university public safety functions with a community-centered focus on the public safety of the university community.
- University Police Department
- Transportation Services
- Records/Administration
- Green Coats
- WWU Box Office
- Western Card Office
Darin Rasmussen
Assistant Vice President
Risk, Ethics, Safety & Resilience
Darin Rasmussen leads a set of functions to help ensure our campus is a safe, resilient, and supportive place to live, learn, and work. He also holds the designation of University Ethics Advisor.
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Emergency Management & Business Continuity
- Risk Management, Ethics, & Compliance
Joyce Lopes
Interim Assistant Vice President
Finance & Business Services
Joyce Lopes is the interim principal accounting executive, chief controls officer, and designated tax official for WWU, and also provides oversight and management for bond issuance and compliance, and oversees the following functions:
Business Services
- Asset Inventory
- Contracts / Purchasing
- Print, Copy & Mail Services
- Travel Services
Financial Services
- Accounting Services
- Accounts Payable
- Grant Post Awards
- Payment Card Services
- Treasury Services
Student Business Office
- Student Business Services