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We are excited to welcome this year’s Nominating Committee, a dedicated group of individuals who will help identify qualified candidates for E&I’s Board of Directors. Their diverse perspectives and commitment to E&I’s mission will play a key role in shaping the future of our organization.
Debra D. Matlock is currently leveraging her extensive expertise in a new role within UI Health, the University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics System. As a key member of the Chief Administrative Officer’s team, Debra serves as Executive Director and collaborates closely with Hospital Managers and staff to craft and implement innovative procurement strategies aimed at advancing the hospital's objectives. With a focus on hands-on attention and specialized knowledge of Illinois procurement and related laws and regulations, she facilitates the attainment of critical goals within this self-supporting and expanding unit of the University of Illinois Chicago.
In her previous capacity, Debra served as Executive Director of Purchasing and Contract Management for the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where she led a dynamic team overseeing all facets of procurement and contracting for the institution's diverse entities. During her tenure, Debra spearheaded transformative change management initiatives, elevating the department from a transactional focus to a strategic partner dedicated to delivering excellent customer service, ensuring compliance, fostering transparency, and promoting diversity. Her leadership was instrumental in managing an extensive portfolio of transactions totaling over $1.2 billion in spend and $250 million in revenue annually and nurturing collaborative relationships across the university community.
With a background that combines legal acumen with comprehensive private sector experience, Debra brings a wealth of analytical, communication, and negotiation skills to her roles. Prior to joining UIC, she held prominent positions at renowned companies such as Rockwell Automation, Microsoft, Motorola, and Honeywell, where she played pivotal roles in shaping strategic business alliances. Debra earned her law degree from Northwestern University and holds a B.A. in Sociology and Political Science from Loyola University Chicago.
(Retired) National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
Bill Dillon is the retired executive vice president of the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO), having served in several positions within the organization since joining in 2004. Prior to his role at NACUBO, Bill served as Business Officer for both Carnegie Mellon and Chatham Universities, and National Vice President of Market Development for ARAMARK Higher Education. His responsibilities at Carnegie Mellon included serving as the Procurement Director for more than two years.
He has a BS degree in industrial engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and both an MPA in public and international affairs and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Pittsburgh. Over the years, Bill has taught undergraduate courses in finance and operational analysis at both Carnegie Mellon and Chatham University and in the MBA program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Bill has published articles related to a wide range of educational issues in NACUBO’s Business Officer magazine and other professional journals and has been a speaker at the annual meetings of the Council of Independent Colleges, both the National and Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers, the Association of Sustainability in Higher Education, the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, the Association of College Unions International, the Business Management Institute and the University Risk Managers International Association.
Director of Facilities
Corrina Acevedo currently serves as the Director of Facilities for St. Edward's University. In this role she leads the Plant Engineering, Maintenance, Grounds and Custodial Services teams.
Corrina has been with the university for 26 years, working in various departments across campus in positions including Accounts Payable Manager, Payroll Specialist, and Human Resources and Business Manager. In 2019, Corrina completed her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and Leadership from St. Edward's University.
Director of Strategic Sourcing – Professional Services
Kathi Sipes currently serves as Director of Strategic Sourcing – Professional Services for Indiana University (IU) where she leads a team of 10 talented individuals that support all sourcing, contracting, and purchasing for professional services on two core campuses, five regional campuses, two regional centers, and nine medical school campuses. Since 2017, Kathi has been on the Great Lakes Regional Board of the National Association of Education Procurement (NAEP), as well as serving on various other NAEP committees. She regularly presents at national and regional meetings.
Kathi holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from IU and is PMP and CPSM certified. Her IU roots run deep as she is a third-generation, female IU graduate (her daughter is a fourth-generation IU graduate). She lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with her husband and three cats. Living close to her two daughters provides priceless opportunities to spend time with her granddaughter.
Executive Director of Business Services
Elaine Thiel is the Executive Director of Business Services at Daytona State College (DSC). In this role her responsibilities include purchasing, mail services, print shop, central receiving, p-card, asset management, and auxiliary services (bookstores, food/dining services, meal plans, and vending).
Elaine has been with DSC for more than seven years and has helped the purchasing department transition from a “hard copy PO” environment to an all-digital environment. With the recent opening of the first on-campus housing unit, Elaine implements and oversees meal plans for residential students.
Prior to DSC, Elaine worked at Terra State Community College, Fremont, OH for 16 years with oversight over purchasing, auxiliaries, print, and facilities.
