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Leadership

Kelli D. Shomaker, CPA

Senior Vice President for Business and Administration & CFO

Welcome to Business and Administration at Auburn University. Our team is honored to support the institution’s mission of instruction, research, and extension by providing expert guidance, innovation, excellent service, and strategic management of AU’s financial, human, physical, and technological resources. We are committed to providing exceptional campuswide services and support to our stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff.

As SVP for Business and Administration and CFO, I have challenged each unit to embrace a culture of continuous improvement and excellent customer service. We strive to operate efficiently and effectively, while continually seeking innovation in all we do. Guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, and Engagement, Business and Administration is “Empowering Excellence, Evolving Together.”

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our services. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We welcome and appreciate your feedback.

War Eagle!
Kelli D. Shomaker, CPA
Senior Vice President for Business and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Jennifer Lashley

Senior Executive Assistant

Jim Carroll

Vice President, Facilities Management

Amy Douglas

Associate Vice President, Financial Services/Controller

Karla McCormick

Associate Vice President, University Human Resources

Bryan Elmore

Assistant Vice President, Budgets & Business Operations

Dr. Emmett Winn

Associate Vice President, Administrative Effectiveness

Chris O'Gwynn

Executive Director, Risk Management & Safety

Mark Stirling

Director, Real Estate & Property Development

Jennifer Blackmon

Director, Trademark Management & Licensing

Shanda Tuck

Strategic Business Officer