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Client Advisory Board

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At the heart of collaboration lies the mission of the Illumia Client Advisory Board (CAB) — a dedicated forum fostering partnership among users of diverse software applications and hardware devices. Our aim is to facilitate robust communication, harnessing invaluable insights to shape the evolution of features, functionality, and services. Through thoughtful prioritization, CAB drives the enhancement of Illumia and shared platforms, translating recommendations into tangible business outcomes.

  • Advocate for the comprehensive alignment of business and technical requirements, championing the holistic needs of our clients.
  • Engage actively in reviewing and contributing to the Transact Product Roadmap, ensuring it reflects the evolving landscape of user needs and industry trends.
  • Offer strategic feedback to prioritize features and functionality, guiding the development of planned release content towards maximum utility and impact.
  • Identify and explore future product development opportunities, positioning Transact at the forefront of innovation.
  • Cultivate a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices exchange, fostering collaborative growth and excellence within our community

We extend our sincere thanks to the talented individuals serving on our Client Advisory Boards — their insights and commitment are what make our shared mission possible.



Integrated Payments Board Members

Becky Kellow
Becky Kellow
Assistant Director of Treasury Services
Western Washington University
Skylar Wenzel
Skylar Wenzel
Associate Director, Payment Solutions & Compliance
UCLA
Steve Woods
Steve Woods
Senior Manager, Treasury Operations
California State University
Maydee Ehster
Maydee Ehster
Associate Director, Financial Systems
Florida State University
Patrick Beirne Headshot
Patrick Beirne
Senior Director; Bursar and Student Financial Services
Wayne State University
Therese Mitchell
Therese Mitchell
Assistant Treasurer
Northeastern University
Scott Salzman
Scott Salzman
Director of Financial Services and Accounts Receivable
Texas Christian University

Campus ID Board Members

Josh Bodnar
Josh Bodnar
Director – BuckID
The Ohio State University
Nathan Gray  Headshot
Nathan Gray
Systems Administrator
James Madison University
Rebecca Devine Headshot
Rebecca Devine
Card Systems Administrator
Western Connecticut State University
Melissa Hannah Headshot
Melissa Hannah
Director, IT Services
University of New Brunswick
Roman Faharmann Headshot
Roman Fahrmann
Director of Technology, Business Services
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
Mike Henderson Headshot
Mike Henderson
VolCard Technology Manager
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
J Michael Fellows Headshot
J. Michael Fellows
Director, Credentialing & Access Control
Georgia Tech
Laurie Hyland
Laurie Hyland
Sr. Manager, OIT Enterprise Systems & Support
Duke University

Commerce Board Members

Derek Holl Headshot
Derek Holl
Dining Development Manager
UC San Diego
David Annias Headshot
David Annis
Director of Dining
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Thomas Courtland Headshot
Courtland Thomas
District Marketing Director
University of Florida (Compass)
Melanie Reid
Melanie Reid
Assistant Director, Systems
University of Michigan
Kendell Rohrbach Headshot
Kendell Rohrbach
Director, Card Services
South Dakota State University
Cyndi Farrington
Cyndi Farrington
Chief Business Officer
CSU Long Beach

Healthcare Food and Nutrition Board Members

Tony Boggs Headshot
Tony Boggs
Senior Director, Support Services
Corewell Health
Tina Hartnell Headshot
Tina Hartnell
Executive Director, Food and Clinical Services
Fraser Health Authority
Cato Coleman Headshot
Cato Coleman
Director Clinical Nutrition
OhioHealth
Jessica Linsky Headshot
Jessica Linsky
SCSS Director Technology Configuration
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Annie Kron
Annie Kron
Food & Nutrition Services Data Manager
Baptist Health
Stef McGuirl Headshot
Stefanie McGuirl
MPH, Sr Director, Operations Support
Banner Health

Higher Ed Food and Nutrition Board Members

Leon Eck
Leon Eck
Business Systems Optimization Manager
Notre Dame
Andy Jacobs Headshot
Andy Jacobs
Food Data System Manager
University of Wisconsin Madison
Islam Gashi Headshot
Islam Gashi
Director of Student Engagement and Systems Support
Indiana University
Shaun Dearden Headshot
Shaun Dearden
Director of Dining Services
Lynchburg University
Sgawn Finkbeiner Headshot
Shawn Finkbeiner
Director of Finance
Western University
Maureen Young Headshot
Maureen Young
Menu Management Specialist
Rhode Island School of Design
Mary Foust
Mary Schott
Associate Director IT/Menu Management / Nutritional Services
Iowa State University

CS Gold Strategy Council

Julie Wesel Headshot
Julie Wesel
Assistant Director for Systems
Virginia Tech
David Angel
David Angel
Associate Director
University of Texas at Arlington
Brian Lutz
Brian Lutz
Associate Director, Systems Administration
Sarah Lawrence College
John Bonass Headshot
John Bonass
Assistant Director
Villanova University
Mark Brown Headshot
Mark Brown
Director, Business Services Technology
Vanderbilt University
Rebecca Devine Headshot
Rebecca Devine
Card Systems Administrator
Western Connecticut State University
Nathan Gray  Headshot
Nathan Gray
Systems Administrator
James Madison University
Anthony Condo Headshot
Anthony Condo
Director of Campus Services
Swarthmore College
John Eagle
John Eagle
Sr. Auxiliary Systems Administrator
Northern Michigan University