OHIO Business Service Center Updates

Updated March 3, 2026.

Updates

Areas of Portfolio Expansion:

  • Central Finance - March 2026
  • Facilities Management - February 2026
  • Architecture, Design & Construction's - Procurement
  • Campus Recreation - Procurement 
  • Office of Global Affairs - Employment Coordination
  • Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance - Employment Coordination
  • Ombudsperson
  • Space Planning
  • Legal Affairs
  • University Advancement - Employment Coordination
  • University Communications & Marketing

Additional Improvements and Updates:

  • Developed Internal Financial Changes Form for Financial Operations team
  • Faculty Research Focus Group implemented
  • Form for ICD payments created
  • Process improvement work is ongoing
  • For units currently using our purchasing and travel services, Chat with a BSC purchasing/travel specialist!
  • Developed form for Employment Coordination team
  • Continually growing Knowledge Base with video demonstrations and written instructions on My Bobcat Business forms.

Staff Changes

  • Amy Simons joined the OHIO Business Service Center's Operational Purchasing & Travel team on February 23, 2026, as a Procurement Senior Specialist.
  • Jenna Montle joined the OHIO Business Service Center's Operational Purchasing & Travel team on January 22, 2025, as a Procurement Senior Specialist.
  • Courtney Brown accepted the Senior Procurement Specialist position and joined the team on November 25, 2024.
  • Michelle McGrath accepted the Business Manager position with the OHIO Business Service Center on September 9, 2024.
  • Lori Collins was promoted to a Business Manager position on September 3, 2024.
  • Amanda Knotts joined the OHIO Business Service Center's Operational Purchasing & Travel team on August 26, 2024, as a Procurement Senior Specialist.
  • Vicky Treadway joined the OHIO Business Service Center's Operational Purchasing & Travel team on August 26, 2024, as a Procurement Senior Specialist.
  • Julie Stover joined the OHIO Business Service Center's Operational Purchasing & Travel team on August 1, 2024,  as an Accounting Support Senior Specialist.
  • Karen Keesey was promoted to a Procurement Senior Specialist position effective Spring 2024 .
  • Ann Bennett accepted a promotional opportunity for the Business Manager position and will begin on July 8, 2024.
  • Mollie Elliott accepted the Financial Operations Analyst position and joined the team on June 3, 2024.

Coming Soon

  • Developing additional forms for Financial Operations team