The Team

Meet our exceptional team, a group of talented individuals dedicated to delivering excellence and innovation in everything we do.

Kenneth Rohrer

Director of Shared Services Center

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

krohrer1@umbc.edu

Director of the Center oversees all the operations team and makes sure the team carries out their responsibilities. In collaboration with Assistant Deans Prepares and Oversees the annual budget predation for the college and DOIT.  Reviews and approved budget proposals Leads processes changes.

 

Business Operations Team (BOT)

The Business Operations Team (BOT) handles new hire onboarding for faculty, staff, GAs, TAs, and students as well as other Payroll functions, ex. salary adjustments, contract renewals, etc; Timesheet processing; Vendor payments; Procurements; and Travel/Misc Reimbursement Compliance standpoint.

Kathy Suess

Assistant Director, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering ENGR 202

kathy@umbc.edu

As Assistant Director of the Business Operations Team, Kathy’s role is to oversee all payroll and procurement activities for the College of Engineering and Information Technology and the Division of Information Technology.

Ellie Khan

Senior Specialist, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

ekhan@umbc.edu

Ellie’s role is to perform payroll and procurement activities for the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, part of the Division of Information Technology, and the Mechanical Engineering Department. 

Pamela Raley

Business Services Specialist, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202H

raley@umbc.edu

Pam’s role is to perform payroll and procurement activities for the Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering, Division of Information Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Department.

Brandi Loftus

Business Services Specialist, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

bloftus@umbc.edu

As a member of the Business Operations Team, Brandi’s role is to perform payroll and procurement activities for the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.

Cindy Lamothe

Business Services Specialist, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

clamothe@umbc.edu

Cindy’s role is to perform payroll and procurement activities for the Center for Women in Technology, Dean’s Office, Engineering and Computing Education Program, Information Systems Department/Flex, Mechanical Engineering Department, and our Shared Services Center.

Hasani Glover

Junior Specialist, BOT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

hglover1@umbc.edu

Hasani’s role is to provide post-award support to COEIT faculty, including account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects and individual faculty self-support projects such as startup, revolving, foundation, and grants.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Our focus is on establishing a systematic and comprehensive approach to all aspects of business within the college. Collaborating with academic and administrative leaders, we develop realistic budgets and financial plans aligned with COEIT’s short and long-term strategies.

 

Dee Ann Drummey

Senior Specialist, FP&A

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

ddrummey@umbc.edu

Dee Ann‘s role is to perform financial planning and analysis, including all departmental account reconciliations and transaction approvals for the COEIT Dean’s Office, the Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, the Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering Department, the Micro-fabrication, Machining and Electronics Department, and the COEIT Shared Services Center.

Michelle Bobovych

Senior Specialist

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

bobovych@umbc.edu

Michelle supports the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and several departments within the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) with their budgets, projections, and transaction approvals for travel reimbursements, purchases, and hiring.

 

Carlos Palomino

Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

cpalomin@umbc.edu

Carlos’ role is to perform financial planning and analysis, including all departmental account reconciliations and transaction approvals for the Information Systems Department/IS Flex and iHARP.  Carlos also provides post-award support to iHARP and COEIT faculty, including account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects.

Melia Moss

General Associate, FP&A

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

meliam1@umbc.edu

Melia supports the FP&A team with departmental budgets, projections, and reconciliations; P-Card and D-Card reviews, journal entry processing, RT/PAW and facilities request approvals, travel requests and reimbursements, foundation reimbursements, and other duties as assigned.

 

Sponsored Research Team (SRT): Pre-Award Team

The Pre-Award team assists faculty with administrative and financial support from internal routing to Proposal Submission to sponsor. Supports with robust Budget and Budget justification; Guidance faculty through internal process and coordinates with parties to ensure timely submission.

 

Alex Via

Senior Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

alexandravia@umbc.edu

As a Senior Specialist on the Pre-Award team, Alex’s role is to provide pre-award support to COEIT faculty, including proposal development and routing services, specifically preparation of budgets, subawards, and adherence to proposal and regulatory requirements.

Jeanine Thomas

Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

j9anne@umbc.edu

As a Specialist on the Pre-Award team, Jeanine’s role is to provide pre-award support to COEIT faculty, including proposal development and routing services, specifically preparation of budgets, subawards, and adherence to proposal and regulatory requirements.

 

Sponsored Research Team (SRT): Post-Award Team

The Post Award team support faculty from the time the Award is received until close-outs. Prepare reports, reconciles accounts, and project future spending. The team also reviews for Allowability and  Financial compliance Rebudgets, No cost extension, and Project close out Financial report.

 

Bethany Vellucci

Senior Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

bvellucc@umbc.edu

Provide pre-award and post-award support to COEIT faculty. Post-award support includes account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects and individual faculty self-support projects such as startup, revolving, foundation, and grants.

Lina Da Graca

Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

lchung2@umbc.edu

Lina’s role is to provide post-award support to COEIT faculty, including account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects and individual faculty self-support projects such as startup, revolving, foundation, and grants.

Karen Cartelli

Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

kcartel1@umbc.edu

Provide post-award support to COEIT faculty, including account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects and individual faculty self-support projects such as startup, revolving, foundation, and grants.

Nanette Horne

Specialist, SRT

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Engineering 202

nhorne1@umbc.edu

Provide post-award support to COEIT faculty, including account reconciliations, effort reporting, and contract management for any sponsored research projects and individual faculty self-support projects such as startup, revolving, foundation, and grants.