Business and Finance

The Business Office is the financial hub of the Athletic Department, responsible for the management of all State and Foundation funds for each sport and their supporting departments. In our highly chaotic corner of the Athletics Center, we work directly with the University's accounting, purchasing and payroll departments to insure that all expenditures and reimbursements are processed in a timely manner.

Jason Lewis

Associate Athletic Director-Business Manager

The leader of our group is Jason Lewis, Associate Athletic Director-Business Manager. Jason joined the business office in February 2003, from Indiana University. Jason's extensive experience in the world of Athletics Business Management was also cultivated at major institutions such as the U.S. Naval Academy, New Mexico State University and Arkansas State University. As well as understanding the business side of athletics, Jason knows what it means to be a coach. He coached Women's Tennis at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, CA. He has a Master's degree in sports administration and facility management from Ohio University, a Master's degree in business administration from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - Finance from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Joel Atkins

Assistant Business Manager

Joel Dunham enters her 7^th year in the Business Office and is currently the Assistant Business Manager for Operations. Her duties include overseeing the daily operations of the office, maintaining the Imprest Cash and Team Travel Accounts. Joel also manages the department's accounting software program. She is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's degree in speech communication, and a minor in business administration.

Michelle Wilhelm

Purchasing Specialist

Michelle Raffety is our Purchasing Specialist. She has been with the Athletic Business Office since July 2004. Before joining the Athletic Department she worked as the Financial Assistant for the OSU Alumni Association. Michelle graduated from OSU in May 2003 with a Bachelor's degree in finance and a minor in accounting. Michelle oversees all accounts payables, including purchase requests, bids and the University P-Card Program for the department.

Laurilyn Harris

Travel Coordinator

Laurilyn Harris joined the Athletic Business Office in October 2003 as our Travel Coordinator. Her responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing all travel needs for the department including team, recruiting and individual travel. Prior to working at OSU, she worked as a Travel Manager for Sato Travel on several military installations and a Corporate Travel Consultant for American Express. In addition to her 14 years experience in the travel industry, she is also a Nationally Board Certified Neuromuscular Massage Therapist.