Meet the Staff
Student Accounts
sfs@mckendree.edu
(618) 537-6868
Jill Duffie, Accounts Receivable Specialist
(618) 537-6404
Jill takes payments on student accounts and answers questions regarding student account
balances and payment options. Jill started her employment at McKendree University
in July 2011.
Emilee Hubbard, Lead Accounts Receivable Specialist
(618) 537-6802
Emilee takes payments on student accounts, applies various charges and credits to
accounts, initiates refunded federal aid balances to students, and answers questions
regarding student account balances and payment options. Emilee started her employment
at McKendree University in September 2015 and holds two Associate degrees from Southwestern
Illinois College.
Alexis Higgs, Director of Student Accounts
(618) 537-6547
The Director of Student Accounts is responsible for posting tuition and fee charges
to student accounts, works with students to establish payment plans, and oversees
day-to-day account functions and reconciliations. Alexis started her employment at
McKendree University in June 2019.
Accounts Payable
Sharnique Nichols, Accounts Payable Specialist
(618) 537-6804
Sharnique processes payments to all vendors that do business with the University,
reimbursements to employees, and oversees the University’s procurement card program.
Vendors should send invoices to accountspayable@mckendree.edu.
Employees with invoices or reimbursements to pay should note the account to charge
on the invoice, ensure it is signed by the appropriate budget manager (and VP if over
$500), and intramural mail to Accounts Payable, Wildy Hall First Floor.
General Accounting & Reporting
Zachary Odum, Staff Accountant (Treasury)
(618) 537-6981
Michele Scott, Staff Accountant (General)
(618) 537- 2159
John Nisbet, Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance
(618) 537-6838
John oversees student accounts, accounts payable, general accounting, human resources
and payroll activity at McKendree University. He manages the multiple audits of these
areas, reports to the Board of Trustees on the University’s financial position and
oversees reporting and compliance with federal, state and other organizations. As
a member of the President’s Cabinet, John assists with developing and adhering to
the University’s strategic plan and other institutional goals. John started his employment
with the University in March 2023.
