Meet Our Staff

Christine Stewart
CPA, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration
Christine is responsible for coordinating the following departments as they impact the operation of the total School: Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Smith Operations, Event Management and Scheduling.
Kimberly Nichols, Director of Financial Reporting
Kim oversees the overall care of data integrity of the Smith School's financials.
Rowena Corpus, Director of Financial Management Systems
Rowena oversees internal accounting and reporting systems, manage budgets and financial reporting for EMBA programs, manage Accounts Payable team.
Bobvita Salters, Director of Human Resources
Bobvita is responsible for the creation and maintenance of a vibrant organizational culture that enhances the mission of the Robert H. Smith School of Business while providing employees with a stimulating, supportive and fun work environment. She ensures that all HR activities and services are carried out and are consistent with the overall strategic mission and plan of the school. Bobvita provides a wide range of consultative support services for the school as it pertains to the employment/recruitment process, J1, H1-B and Permanent Residency procedures, Employee Relations and Classification and Compensation. She also serves as Equity Officer.
Grace E. Russell, Coordinator, Office of the Dean
Grace handles all appointment, promotion and tenure cases; faculty annual review forms, summer research grant proposals and instructional teaching agreements.
Mary Crowe-Kokonis, Payroll Coordinator
Mary processes the payroll for over 953 faculty, staff, grad asst and student/hourly employees, benefits orientation with new faculty and staff. She conducts the new GA payroll and benefits orientation seminar and is also the approver of tuition remission forms, FMLA/Advanced sick leave, time entry adjustments, parking coordination.
Michele Lintz, Business Manager
Michele provides support to assigned departments on financial budgeting, forecast analysis, and pre-award/post-award grant administration.
Edren Lewis, Business Manager
Edren provides support to assigned departments on financial budgeting and forecast analysis.
Daega Fatah, Accountant
Daega provides support to assigned departments on financial budgeting and forecast analysis.
Lea Bartolome, Accounting Associate
Lea is responsible for accounts payable for Academic Affairs and purchase related business needs using corporate credit cards.
Jamie Athey, Foundation Accountant
Jamie processes reimbursements that go through the Foundations.
Lufandia Tong, Business Services Specialist
Lufandia is responsible for Accounts payable, Purchase Order, Contract travel and non travel reimbursement.
Fuping Tong, Account Clerk III
Fuping is responsible for accounts payable which includes paying invoices, small procurements, and travel and non-travel reimbursements.
Jim Lamon, Account Clerk III
Jim deposits checks and cash for FRS accounts and inputs credit cards for conference and tuition for programs.
Monica Harvey, Human Resources Coordinator
Monica provides support in the areas of employment, recruitment and payroll. She processes employment changes, prepares and distributes all Contingent 1 contracts, supports departments in advertising for new positions, and assists Search Committee Chairs in all administrative aspects of search and selection. Monica also provides assistance using the eTerp system to Smith School users and places outside advertisements for departments while recruiting for open positions.