Executive
As Interim President and CEO, Scott Roberts leads the Foundation, providing strategic direction and oversight for its operations and long-term growth. In partnership with university leadership, he also oversees Colorado State University’s advancement efforts, engaging alumni, friends, and industry partners to inspire and expand private philanthropic support.
As Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Allen leads the Foundation’s financial strategy, ensuring strong stewardship of philanthropic assets and long-term financial sustainability. He works closely with the Board of Directors and University leadership while advancing sound governance, investment oversight, and operational excellence in support of Colorado State University.
Accounting
Terilyn leads the CSU Foundation’s accounting team, providing oversight of financial systems and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports and tax returns. A Certified Public Accountant, she holds a Master’s of Accountancy with an emphasis in tax.
Marie oversees investment accounting, external reporting, endowment activity and reporting, and the month-end close process. She also assists campus partners with their financial needs and serves as the Foundation’s liaison with both the outsourced chief investment officer and custodial bank.
Kurt is responsible for fund reporting, accounts payable processing, bank reconciliations, pledge activity, and transfer requests. He brings more than three decades of accounting experience to the role, including a 32-year career in Christian publishing and additional experience in the construction industry.
Rachel manages monthly investment valuations, oversees daily contribution journal entries, and supports Power BI reporting for the Foundation.
Sarah manages all securities gifts made to the Colorado State University Foundation (CSUF), including preparing daily contribution journal entries, processing transfer requests, and maintaining and updating accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Laura manages the processing of scholarships and oversees the setup and maintenance of new and revised funds. She has been instrumental in streamlining and enhancing scholarship administration to better support CSU students.
As the CSU Foundation’s expert in data and its integration with CSU systems, Rilla plays a vital role in ensuring that data processes function seamlessly to support the Foundation’s mission and campus partners.
Fund Services
Nicole manages the Fund Services team, supporting their work and keeping daily operations running smoothly. She reviews and approves complex gift agreements, amendments, and fund documents to ensure they align with donor intent and organizational guidelines. Nicole also creates and leads training sessions for staff and campus partners on fund compliance and best practices for building clear, effective gift agreements. As a trusted go‑to resource, she offers colleagues guidance on new trends, policy updates, and legal considerations in gift administration.
Keely leads efforts to develop gift and fund documentation that advances CSU’s mission while honoring donor intent. She manages all aspects of gift administration, including fund creation and closure, drafting and amending agreements, and improving systems for efficient and accurate fund management.
Sara ensures that gift and fund documentation is both compliant and impactful. She oversees fund creation and closure, drafts and amends agreements, and develops best practices and resources to support campus partners.
Gift Services
Sarah leads the CSU Foundation’s Gift Services team, overseeing daily operations and fostering efficiency, collaboration, and positivity across the organization. She also serves as a liaison to CSU’s University Advancement division, supporting donors, campus partners, and the broader university community.
Tina supports gift capture, donor outreach, and communication across affiliated departments, along with a variety of administrative responsibilities.
Alecia manages incoming donations and serves as a campus resource for inquiries related to gift capture, receipting, and resolution.
Suzanne manages the receiving, preparation, and processing of contributions to Colorado State University. She brings more than 20 years of professional experience to the role, including leadership positions in financial services, banking, and program management.
Human Resources
Sondra oversees payroll, benefits administration, and employee onboarding. She also supports performance evaluations and leads staff development initiatives, including training and team retreats.
Legal
As a member of the executive team, Grant provides legal counsel and strategic guidance across Foundation operations, including governance, complex agreements, compliance, and gift administration. He manages all legal matters, ensuring gifts are accepted and stewarded in alignment with donor intent while safeguarding the Foundation’s integrity and long-term support for CSU.
Jody manages the processing and realization of estate and trust gifts. She brings more than 40 years of paralegal experience spanning civil and employment law, litigation, insurance, arbitration, estate planning, probate, and estate litigation.
Operations
Savanna serves as the first point of contact for the CSU Foundation, providing exceptional customer service, supporting daily operations, and assisting across all areas of the organization.
Technology & Information Systems
Dipen oversees the organization’s information infrastructure, including both hardware and software systems. He collaborates with University Advancement IT on special projects and partners with CSU Academic Computing & Network Services to develop and implement IT and data security policies.
