Business Affairs

The Whitworth Office of Business Affairs oversees all financial matters of the university, including the budget, the endowment fund, and the current restricted funds. The office of business affairs also oversees the functions of accounts payable, payroll, student accounting services, and the operations and projects of facilities services.

• Ken Brown
  Vice President & Chief Operations Officer
  kbrown@whitworth.edu
  509.777.4486
• Taylor Hoffard
  Associate Vice President, Finance & Administration
  thoffard@whitworth.edu
  509.777.3208
• Kristen Zimbelman
  Assistant Controller
  kzimbelman@whitworth.edu
  509.777.4322
• Cynthia Bailey
  Business Analyst
  cbailey@whitworth.edu
  509.777.3210

Accounts Payable

The Whitworth Office of Accounts Payable addresses all issues related to purchase orders, invoices, and check requests.

• Alexis Coffell
  Accounting and Risk Management Specialist
  acoffell@whitworth.edu
  509.777.3808

Payroll

The Whitworth Payroll Office addresses all issues regarding payroll processing and ACH salary payments.

• Karen Kuiper
  Payroll Manager
  kkuiper@whitworth.edu
  509.777.4426
• Elisabeth Joireman
  Payroll Coordinator
  ejoireman@whitworth.edu
  509.777.4321

Student Financial Services

• The Whitworth Student Financial Services Office answers questions regarding charges made to student accounts for tuition, room & board, and fees such as health insurance and parking permits; the office also answers questions about payment plans and options. Cashier services are available through the student accounts office.
• The Whitworth Perkins/Institutional Loan Office provides information about the availability and disbursement of Perkins and institutional loans for current students and about repayment options for former students.