Catamount LEAP is guided by a governance structure that ensures strategic alignment, inclusive decision-making, and transparent oversight. This framework brings together cross-functional leadership, subject matter experts, and campus stakeholders to support the initiative’s goals and long-term success.
Executive Business Leadership
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- Marlene Tromp, President
- Linda S. Schadler, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President
- Alicia Estey, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Program Sponsor
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- Kellie Campbell, Chief Information Officer
Strategic Functional Sponsors
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- Jay Jacobs, Vice President of Enrollment Management
- Erica Caloiero, Vice Provost for Student Affairs
- Molly Propst, Chief Human Resources Officer
- Alicia Estey, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Advisory Boards
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- Faculty Senate
- Staff Council
- Deans Council
- Assistant Deans
- Student Government Association
- Graduate Student Senate
- Data Governance Council
- Others, as needed.
Steering Committee
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The Catamount LEAP Steering Committee meets quarterly. It is comprised of the following:
| Name | Area | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Caroline Cote | Human Resources | Director HR Technology & Data |
| Susan Skalka | Enterprise Technology Services | Director, Enterprise Application Services |
| Jennifer Greaves | Business Operations | Exec Dir of Business Operations - Division of Finance and Administration |
| Lindsey Donovan | University Financial Services | Associate Controller |
| Penny Cayia | Payroll & Tax Services | Director of Payroll & Tax Services |
| Tiffany Barker Cook | University Financial Services | Senior Business Analyst |
| Carrie Hopkins | Financial Analysis and Budgeting | Senior Budget Analyst |
| Veronika Carter | Enrollment Management | Registrar |
| Marie Johnson | Student Financial Services | Director Student Financial Services |
| Larry Granillo | Other Lead Business Officer - OIRA | Interim Director of Institutional Research and Assessment |
| Brian Cote | Other Academic Administration - LCOM Finance/Admin | Senior Associate Dean |
| Stephanie Dion | Other Academic Administration/Assistant Deans - CALS | Assistant Dean |
| Lana Metayer | Sponsored Project Administration | Director Sponsored Project Administration |
| Alex Bertoni | Strategic Communications | Deputy Chief Communications & Marketing Officer |
| Bettyjo Bouchey | Professional and Continuing Ed | Chief Professional & Continuing Education Officer |
| Steve Goldman | Larner College of Medicine IT | Chief Information Officer |
| Jacob Leopold | Other Academic Administration/Assistant Deans - CEMS | Director of Operations |
| Amalia Dolan | Libraries | Library Assistant Professor; Faculty Senator |
| Monika Donlevy | Larner College of Medicine | Administrative Assistant; Staff Council Representative |
| Mike Schirling | Safety and Compliance | Chief Safety and Compliance Officer |
| Guillermo Rodriguez | College of Arts and Sciences | Program Director, Associate Professor Linguistics, Faculty Senator & Senate Chair of Finance and Physical Plant Committee |
| Blake Reilly | Division of Student Affairs | Executive Director, Center for Health & Wellbeing |
| Mike Austin | Office of the CIO | Chief Technology Officer |
| Jane Okech | Office of the Provost | Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs |
| Tessa Lucey | Division of Compliance and Safety | Director of Compliance Services & Chief Privacy Officer |
| Jennifer Dickinson | Office of the Provost | Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success |
OpX Program Team
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The Program Team served to accelerate discovery and planning and played a critical role in aligning and advancing cross-functional work across the Operational Excellence Portfolio. The work of this team has concluded.
- Susan Skalka, Director, Enterprise Application Services
- Jacob Leopold, CEMS Operations and HR Director
- Jennifer Greaves, Executive Director of Business Operations
- Alex Bertoni, Deputy Chief Communications & Marketing Officer
- Mike Schirling, Chief Safety & Compliance Officer
- Larry Granillo, Associate Director, Office of Institutional Research
- Mike Austin, Chief Technology Officer
- Caroline Cote, Director, HR Technology & Data
- Lindsey Donovan, Controller
- Veronika Carter, University Registrar & Executive Director, Registrar's Office
- Blake Reilly, Executive Director, Center for Health & Wellbeing
- Lana Metayer, Director, Sponsored Project Administration
- Jane Okech, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
- Bettyjo Bouchey, Chief Officer, Professional and Continuing Education
- Tessa Lucey, Director of Compliance Services & Chief Privacy Officer
- Jennifer Dickinson, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Student Success
Sub-Committees
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Two sub-committees were established to support critical LEAP activities: ERP vendor selection and LEAP project selection and prioritization.
ERP Vendor Evaluation Sub-Committee
This sub-committee is charged with reviewing ERP vendor details, providing leadership with selection guidance, and being key change champions to ready the university for the lifecycle of the transition.
Operational Excellence Sub-Committee
This sub-committee was charged with reviewing and assessing LEAP project submissions, recommending project timing and prioritization, and providing guidance on resourcing as part of project recommendations. This work was primarily completed in 2025.