Advisory Work Groups

Advisory Work Groups are small, concentrated groups of WSU experts who specialize in a specific functional area. Group members participated in Design Sessions, working closely in discussions with their peers as well as WSU Modernization and Deloitte analysts. These groups include members from multiple locations and perspectives, ensuring that decisions are made in the best interest of the institution. Advisory Work Group members use their expertise and experience to review and inform decisions about business process configuration. They will actively identify policy changes, recommend solutions, and help gather information from their peers across units.

If you have any questions regarding a specific topic or function falling under the jurisdiction of a particular work group, please contact the group chairperson at the indicated email. 

In an effort to foster project transparency, full Advisory Work Group rosters are available upon request. Please email modern.initiative@wsu.edu with questions or feedback.

Work GroupSubject of FocusChairEmail
Banking and SettlementBankingGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
BenefitsEmployee benefits elegibility and administrationWendy Weberwendy.weber@wsu.edu
BudgetManaging BudgetsGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
Business AssetsFixed Assets, PropertyGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
Card ProgramsPcard, Travel, Fuel and Central Travel Account processingKen Dragook.dragoo@wsu.edu
CompensationEmployee compensationJoe Wagnerjoe.wagner@wsu.edu
Core FinanceGeneral Ledger AccountingGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
Effort Certification Managing Effort Certification for grantsCarrie Johnstoncarriej@wsu.edu
EndowmentEndowments and GiftsGerik Kimble gerik_kimble@wsu.edu
Financial Reporting (External)External Financial Reporting (e.g. annual financial report)Gerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
Foundation Data ModelThe Foundation Data Model, which includes the chart of accounts and data frameworkGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
GrantFinancial Grant/Research AdministrationCarrie Johnstoncarriej@wsu.edu
HCM CoreCore HR functionality in Workday (create a position, add a job, other staffing events)Jim Loweryjlowery@wsu.edu
Identity ManagementManaging identities (customers, vendors, library patrons, etc.) for business processesGeorge Rhodesgeorge.rhodes@wsu.edu
InventoryConsumable inventory managementGeorge Rhodesgeorge.rhodes@wsu.edu
Leave and AbsenceEmployee leave and absenceEmily Goodwinemily.goodwin@wsu.edu
PayrollPayroll processingBrigham Hubbardbrigham.hubbard@wsu.edu
Position BudgetingManaging personnel expense, position and benefits budgetsBrigham Hubbardbrigham.hubbard@wsu.edu
ProcurementProcurement of goods and servicesDavid Rovettodavid.rovetto@wsu.edu
ProjectsWorkday project functionalityCarrie Johnstoncarriej@wsu.edu
RecruitmentEmployee recruitment actvities for faculty and staffSabrina McPhersonsabrina.mcpherson@wsu.edu
ReportingHR and Finance Reporting in WorkdayJason Stuckistucki@wsu.edu
Revenue & Accounts Receivable Processing revenue and Accounts ReceivableGerik Kimblegerik_kimble@wsu.edu
SecurityWorkday security framework and permissionsDave Whelchelwhelchel@wsu.edu
Service CentersService center financial administrationGerik Kimblegerik.kimble@wsu.edu
Supervisory OrgSupervisory org structureWendy Weberwendy.weber@wsu.edu
Supplier AccountsVendor account management, catalogsDavid Rovettodavid.rovetto@wsu.edu
TaxTax accounting in WorkdayGerik Kimblegerik.kimble@wsu.edu
Time TrackingEmployee time trackingDora Tillesdora.tilles@wsu.edu
Travel and Employee ReimbursementsTravel processing and employee expense reimbursementsKen Dragook.dragoo@wsu.edu