James Burgdorf has joined SIUE as the Associate Director of Financial Affairs for Bursar Operations, commonly known as SIUE Bursar, effective June 25, 2019. Burgdorf leaves a noteworthy record of accomplishments at the University of Illinois System where he was associate director in the University Student Financial Services & Cashier Operations division.
“James brings a tremendous amount of relevant experience from his more than 10 years with the University of Illinois System and his involvement with Bursar and other organizations as both a leader and conference speaker,” said SIUE Director of Financial Affairs Rich Hampton. Burgdorf fills the role of Cathy Foland who retired after 25 years of distinguished SIUE service on June 30. “I look forward to James providing the leadership, collaborative communication, and new ideas that Cathy brought every day during her 11 year tenure as SIUE Bursar.”
Hampton and Vice Chancellor for Administration Rich Walker would like to thank search committee members Laura Strom, Chris Leopold, Bev Bevineau, Mike Reed and Paula Geiger for their valuable insight and dedication.