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Brett Cassell named campus bursar

91勛圖厙 named Brett Cassell as campus bursar and director of student business services, effective Feb.泭18.

Brett Cassell
Cassell comes to 91勛圖厙 from the University of New Orleans, where he served as bursar for the past eight-plus years. Cassell has more than 17 years of experience in higher education, having also worked for more than eight years at the University of Southern Mississippi in contracts and grants, the bursars office and as an associate director of the alumni association.

Cassell says he came to 91勛圖厙 primarily because of the 91勛圖厙s positive reputation as a progressive institution with a culture that supports teamwork and growth.

91勛圖厙 is a well-respected university across the nation, Cassell said. Its known for forward thinking people and its collaborative nature. Im very excited to work with the students here and be part of a nationally recognized organization.

Cassell said he appreciates working for institutions of higher ed because he enjoys working with students and knowing the work he does has a positive impact on students lives and futures.

Laura Ragin, assistant vice chancellor and campus controller, says Cassells泭experience at the University of New Orleans and the University of Southern Mississippi will be a great asset to the Bursars Office.

I look forward to the enthusiasm and leadership he brings to this very important role for our campus.

Cassell says he is looking forward to collaborating with different departments across campus.

Im excited to be working with a great team of employees and for the opportunity to engage broadly with campus partners to improve the student experience, Cassell said.

Cassell earned his bachelors泭in accounting from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2000, where he later completed his泭masters with an emphasis in accounting in 2004.

He has more than泭17 years of PeopleSoft experience, with more than 12 of those years in student financials. He served on the Finance Committee for the Southern Miss Alumni Association (SMAA) in the 201516 year泭and served as the Finance Committee chair and board member for the SMAA in 201617.

Cassell is joined in Colorado by his wife Heather泭and 2-year-old son泭Caleb.