Get Involved

Have an idea or recommendation for the Steering Committee to consider? Submit it through this short form. The committee reviews submissions as it sets scope and priorities.

Interested in serving on one of the subcommittees forming throughout the 2026–27 academic year, or have a general question? Reach out directly:

Harper Johnson, Vice Chancellor for IT, Co-Chair — Harper.P.Johnson@du.edu

Daniel Eady, Senior Vice Provost for Operations and Strategy, Co-Chair — Daniel.Eady@du.edu 

Governance & Leadership

Operational Transformation is guided by a Steering Committee, with recommendations reviewed and approved by three executive sponsors. The Provost's Office is represented among the sponsors and the committee, reflecting the coordination between this work and Academic Transformation. 

• Executive Sponsors

  Jeremy Haefner, Chancellor   
  Mark DeLorenzo, Senior Vice Chancellor for Business and Financial Affairs   
  Elizabeth Loboa, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor

• Steering Committee Co-Chairs

  Harper Johnson, Vice Chancellor for IT   
  Daniel Eady, Senior Vice Provost for Strategy and Operations 

• Steering Committee Members

  Jeff Banks, Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Inclusive Community  
  Brad Bohlander, Senior Vice Chancellor for University Relations  
  Naomi Boyd, Dean, Daniels College of Business  
  Clint Emmerich, Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Planning and Analysis  
  Abigail Girard, Staff Senate Past President  
  Stu Halsall, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs  
  Eric Hartman, Chief Risk Officer  
  Bobbie Kite, Dean, College of Professional Studies  
  Allison Riola, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor  
  Sarah Watamura, Faculty Senate President