Campus Operations Finance
Lisa Wise
University Business Officer
(208) 282-2694
lisawise@isu.edu
Facilities Services | Building 18 - Office 113
- Actual-to-budget financial analysis and reporting
- Budget preparation and development
- Facilities project cost tracking and monitoring
- Financial documentation, review, and reporting
- Processing approvals and workflow management
- Purchase requests (PR) and Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAF) processing
- Lisa Wise has been a valued member of Idaho State University for several years and currently serves as the University Business Officer for the Campus Operations Finance team. She is an Idaho State University alumna, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting (CPA).
- Lisa has been married for over 40 years and is the proud mother of three adult children and grandmother to five grandchildren. She affectionately refers to her family as “the best gift ever.”
- Lisa enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether talking, sharing meals, or playing games. She loves to travel, especially to beach destinations, and is also an avid reader.
- Clifton Strengths: Achiever | Relator | Responsibility | Learner | Futuristic
Michele Runyan-Paige
Senior Accountant
(208) 282-2747
michelerunyan@isu.edu
Facilities Services | Building 18 - Office 114
- Budget preparation and development
- Budget transfers and adjustments
- Cost report analysis and review
- Data analysis and reporting support
- Facilities Services work request (FS WR) billable processing
- FAST report generation and interpretation
- Financial tracking and reporting
- FM Works/Archibus - Facilities management system utilization
- Journal Vouchers (JVs) processing and reconciliation
- Monthly Facilities passes management
- Michele Paige has been a dedicated member of the Campus Operations Finance team for several years. An Idaho State University alumna, she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree and brings a strong commitment to supporting the university through her role.
- Michele has proudly served as an AmeriCorps VISTA, where she engaged in educational programs and assisted young students across the state of Idaho. During her time there, she passionately worked to improve the lives of youth and combating poverty through educational experiences and public outreach.
- In her personal time, Michele enjoys camping, playing board games and trivia, coffee, gardening, cooking, reading, and going on adventures with her husband and their two English Cream Golden Retrievers.
- Clifton Strengths: Context | Achiever | Includer | Strategic | Learner
Toni O'Brien
Senior Financial Technician
(208) 282-4002
toniobrien@isu.edu
Facilities Services | Building 18 - Office 114
- Cost reporting and financial tracking
- Invoice review and processing
- Jaggaer purchasing system transactions and support
- P-card transactions and reconciliation
- Purchase order creation and management
- Receiving report documentation and verification
- Requisition preparation and processing
- Toni O'Brien joined Idaho State University in September 2022 and is currently pursuing a degree in Finance. She holds certifications in Massage Therapy, Scandinavian Mobilization Therapy, and Travel Education.
- With a diverse professional background that includes customer service, auto parts, bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, sales, and inventory management, Toni brings a broad range of knowledge and experience to her role. Her versatility, strong work ethic, and financial expertise make her a valuable member of the Campus Operations Finance team.
- An Idaho native, Toni is the proud mother of two sons and grandmother of one grandson. She has a deep love for dogs and is passionate about animal rescue. In her free time, Toni enjoys reading—especially novels by Dean Koontz—traveling, camping, and spending time on or near the water. She also enjoys making memories with her friends and loved ones while exploring new places and enjoying the outdoors.
- Clifton Strengths: Belief | Responsibility | Individualization | Input | Relator
Cheryl Larson
Financial Technician
(208) 282-4484
cheryllarson@isu.edu
Red Hill | Building 40
- Direct pay processing
- Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAF) processing
- FAST report generation and analysis
- Jaggaer purchasing system transactions
- Journal vouchers (JVs) preparation and entry
- New hire onboarding process support
- P-card purchases and reconciliation
- Personal reimbursement processing
- Requisitions and purchase order processing
- Travel arrangements and reimbursements
- Cheryl Larson has been a dedicated member of Idaho State University for several years. She enjoys collaborating with the diverse teams across the departments and units she supports and values the opportunity to build strong working relationships while helping them achieve their goals.
- Cheryl is the proud mother of seven children—five sons and two daughters—and grandmother to eighteen grandchildren. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for more than 42 years. A lifelong Idahoan, Cheryl has a deep appreciation for the state's natural beauty and enjoys spending time outdoors and embracing all that Idaho has to offer.
- Cheryl enjoys photography and can often be found capturing special moments from her family's activities. She also loves gardening and preserving her harvest through dehydrating. In addition, she has a deep interest in family genealogy and history, and her faith plays an important role in her life.
- Clifton Strengths: Relator | Responsibility | Consistency | Harmony | Maximizer
About the Campus Operations Finance Team
The Campus Ops Finance team is located within the Facilities main office. While they are organizationally separate from the Facilities Department, they are an integral part of our daily operations and a valued member of our team. They provide essential financial support to numerous departments across campus, helping manage budgets, process purchases and project funding, and oversee other critical financial functions. Their expertise and dedication help ensure campus operations run efficiently and effectively.
The Campus Ops Finance Team supports six units:
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- Campus Operations Administration
- Environmental Health, Safety, & Sustainability (EHSS)
- Events
- Facilities
- Human Resources
- Public Safety/Parking/Transportation
Key responsibilities of the Campus Ops Finance team include:
- Conducts campus project cost tracking and financial data analysis to support planning and decision-making
- Leads budget preparation for six departmental units
- Maintains and monitors more than 100 cost indexes to ensure financial accuracy and reporting integrity
- Manages financial operations for nearly 100 buildings across three Idaho locations: Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Meridian
- Oversees Facilities billing and financial processing related to work orders
- Performs annual reconciliation of more than 3,800 P-card transactions across 50+ cardholders
- Processes more than 6,000 work requests annually through the FMWorks cost tracking system
- Produces the majority of campus requisitions, supporting timely procurement and purchasing processes
- Responsible for tracking and processing payment of all campus utility expenses