Finance, Administration and Operations

Colorado School of Mines

Our office strives to be an integral part of the university’s academic and research community.  Our focus is to be responsive partners with all campus community members and related constituents.  We are committed to carrying out these services and activities within the following core values: service, respect, responsiveness, collaboration, confidentiality, competence, safety, compliance, and transparency.

Finance, Administration, and Operations is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that proactively welcomes, respects and supports all community members, provides equitable access, and promotes an open exchange of diverse ideas.

Our Mission

The Finance, Administration, and Operations division supports Mines’ educational mission and its students, faculty, and staff by integrating its mission and strategic plan with a sustainable model. We aim to leverage our assets during changing economic times and provide guidance in an environment of increasing oversight and accountability.

The Finance, Administration, and Operations division encompasses budget and financial planning, research administration, the controller’s office, procurement, shared services (MAPS), facilities management, campus events, public safety and environmental health and safety, parking, capital planning & design and capital construction, human resources, internal audit, information & technology solutions, compliance and policy, and institutional equity and Title IX.

Kirsten M. Volpi

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Treasurer
Contact Us
303-273-3240

Finance Administration & Operations Leadership

Andrew Moore

Andrew Moore

Chief Information Officer

303.273.3266

Jason Slowinski

Jason Slowinski

Associate Vice President, Infrastructure & Operations

303.273.3448

Christine Homer

Christine Homer

Chief Human Resources Officer

303.384.2124

Vicki Nichol

Vicki Nichol

Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Natalie Vega

Natalie Vega

Executive Director, Compliance, Policy & Risk Management

303.273.3260

Finance Leadership

Chris Stoppel

Chris Stoppel

Director, Budget and Planning

303.273.3756

Johanna Eagan

Johanna Eagan

Director of Research Administration

303.384.2589

Kevin Gravina

Kevin Gravina

Executive Director of Treasury, Investment and Business Strategy

303.273.3351

Noelle Sanchez

Noelle Sanchez

Controller

303.384.2049