Business and Financial Services
The USF Foundation's Office of Business and Financial Services oversees the financial, budget, and investments operations of the USF Foundation and University Advancement.

Robert Fischman
Vice President & CFO
Business & Financial Services
813-974-1801

Cherie Carson
Assistant Vice President / Controller
813-974-7686

Ken Souza
Assistant Vice President of Foundation Investments
813-974-8835

Mary Jones
Foundation Budget Director
813-974-1812

Sue Orr
Associate Director Fund Management & Reporting
813-974-6857

Nancy Lenner
Assistant Director
813-974-5280

Bridgette Rivera
Assistant Director, Accounts Payable and Vendor Maintenance
813-974-3019

Dawn Coultas
Accounting Manager
813-974-5280

Cornelia Higgins
Vendor Services Supervisor & Foundation Report Access
813-974-7962

Dylan Frechette
Facilities Manager
813-974-8845

Ben Rychel
Accounting Manager
813-974-8838

Fatima Harkness
Staff Accountant
813-974-7143

Laura Garcia Santiago
Staff Accountant
813-974-6037

Natalie Malloy
Accounting Specialist

Adriana Garcia
Accounting Assistant
813-974-1894

T.J. Hegedus
Investment Analyst

Amanda Dillon
Advancement Administrator
813-974-1801
Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.
- Advancement Administrative Support Team
- Senior Leadership
- Advancement Communications and Marketing
- Technology Innovations and Strategic Solutions
- Advancement Services
- Business and Financial Services
- Central Records
- Development
- Scholarships
- Talent Management
- Women in Leadership & Philanthropy
- Donor Events
- Donor Relations and Stewardship
Your Impact
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25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.
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