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
Cynthia Braun, Accounts Payable Specialist
(618) 537-6804
Cindy 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
Katy Stevens, General Accountant
(618) 537-2159
Katy oversees the daily accounting practices for the University including larger entries
submitted as feeds. She initiates ACH and Wire payments and confirms all automated
payments to vendors. Katy assists with investment management and reporting. She has
a primary role in the development of processes and best practices related to all business
activities. Katy started her employment at McKendree University in September 2020,
and holds a Master of Accounting from the University of Missouri – St Louis.
Zachary Odum, Staff Accountant (Treasury)
(618) 537-6981
Marilee Montanaro, Ed.D., M.B.A., Vice President for Administration & Finance
(618) 537-6838
Marilee oversees student accounts, accounts payable, general accounting, human resources
and payroll activity at McKendree University. She 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, Marilee assists with developing and adhering
to the University’s strategic plan and other institutional goals. Marilee started
her employment with the University in August 2018 and holds a Doctorate in Executive
Leadership from the Ralph C. Wilson School of Education at St. John Fisher College
and a Master’s in Business Administration from the William E. Simon School of Business
at the University of Rochester.
