Steve Thompson

Steve Thompson

Assistant Dean for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Operating Officer

Steve is responsible for the operational and financial reporting systems that ensure effective and efficient business functions in the college, its departments, programs and initiatives. He will monitor college budgets, Foundation accounts, grant compliance, fund transfers and contracts.

Steve is an accounting professional with more than 30 years of experience, including most recently as Business Analyst (2012–2019) and Controller (1997–2012) for Doane University in Crete. Steve also served as an accountant and senior accountant for Dana F. Cole and Co. from 1989–1997. He received his Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, so this marks his return to his alma mater.