By TODD GOTTULA UNK Communications KEARNEY – Jon Watts has a focused list of priorities for UNK’s Division of Business and Finance. None more important, he says, than creating a culture of collaboration, being receptive and responsive, and offering a high level of service to everybody who comes into contact with his office. “I want everybody on our team to bleed a little Loper blue every day. That means a higher commitment to serving campus and creating a stronger mission for … [Read more...]
Jon Watts new UNK Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance
KEARNEY – Following a national search, University of Nebraska at Kearney Chancellor Doug Kristensen today announced the appointment of Jon Watts as the University's new Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance. Watts, of Kearney, was among five finalists for the position, and currently is UNK’s director of business services and accounts payable. Pending approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, the appointment is effective June 1. Watts came to UNK in 2010 and has served as … [Read more...]
Business, finance head Barbara Johnson leaving in May
KEARNEY – Barbara Johnson, University of Nebraska at Kearney Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, will leave UNK in May 2016. Chancellor Doug Kristensen informed campus on Monday of Johnson’s decision to pursue other opportunities, and said a search would begin for her replacement. “Barbara has provided valued leadership during her tenure – a truly transformative span of years for our campus,” Kristensen said. She joined UNK in 2007 and has overseen all business functions at UNK, … [Read more...]
