About Leadership

Chad A. Reed

VP Chad Reed

Vice President for Administration & Finance and Chief Financial Officer

The Vice President for Administration & Finance serves as the chief financial officer and provides dynamic leadership in the planning, implementation, and management of customer-focused financial and administrative services in support of the University’s mission.

The Office of the Vice President is responsible for the financial, operational, and administrative well-being of the University and is charged with the ethical and responsible stewardship of university resources.

Stephanie Jennelle

Stephanie Jennelle

Associate Vice President for Budget & Financial Planning

The Office of Budget and Financial Planning provides the primary support and analysis to University leadership in fiscal and budgetary policy development to promote attainment of the University's mission and strategic plan. The Office oversees sound budget and financial planning practices in a collegial fashion with the University community and the Commonwealth of Virginia to ensure the effective and efficient management of resources.

 

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Rob Wells

Executive Director for Enterprise Risk Management

The Office of Risk Management is responsible for administering Old Dominion University's insurance, loss prevention initiatives, and risk management programs.

The Environmental Health & Safety Office (EHSO) is responsible for the administration of programs that promote a safe and healthful environment for the University community. This is accomplished through the prudent application of sound environmental and occupational safety and health practices.

Michal Holliday

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Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management & Construction

The ODU Facilities Management & Construction (FMC) department is dedicated to enhancing Old Dominion University's facilities, equipment, and grounds, overseeing all design & construction projects, and delivering a variety of quality maintenance and event services to the campus community.

The FMC Office of Design & Capital Construction is responsible for the planning, design and construction of all facilities at ODU.

Alona Smolova

Director for Institutional Research 

The Office of Institutional Research at Old Dominion University serves to provide accurate, timely, and relevant data and analysis in support of decision-making across the entire institution while also ensuring institutional compliance with the state and Federal data reporting mandates.

Garrett Shelton

Chief of Police

The Old Dominion University Public Safety Department is committed to keeping Monarchs safe—on and off campus.

The ODU Office of Emergency Management is responsible for building, sustaining, and continually improving a comprehensive emergency management program that promotes institutional resiliency, departmental readiness, and individual preparedness. Through an inclusive, all-hazards approach, we facilitate prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery activities to allow the University to focus on its chief mission areas of academics, research, and community engagement.

The Old Dominion University Police Department is dedicated to creating and maintaining the safest possible environment for its students, staff, and visitors. This includes a proactive approach to law enforcement and aggressive problem-solving techniques for identified crime trends. 

Tara Saunders

Director for Real Estate Development

The ODU Real Estate Foundation's mission is to acquire, build, and manage real estate in furtherance of the educational activities and objectives of ODU.

Etta Henry

Etta Henry

Executive Director for Strategic Sourcing & Payment Solutions

Procurement Services works collaboratively with campus departments and the vendor community to ensure strategic sourcing, contract management, and efficient procurement processes to meet the needs of the campus community and positively impact the campus and beyond.

Accounts Payable is responsible for ensuring that all payments for the University are processed in accordance with a multitude of policies and procedures, including Internal Revenue Service requirements, state coding requirements, and prompt payment.

JaRenae Whitehead-Cooper

Chief of Staff and Assistant Vice President for Administration

The Chief of Staff works alongside university leadership in a hands-on, executive-level role that includes serving as a representative for the Vice President for Administration and Finance to achieve division outcomes necessary to support University strategic objectives.