Infrastructure

304K Thompson Memorial Library
1858 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614) 688-3315
Fax: (614) 688-4226
E-mail: ellinger.2@osu.edu

ACHIEVEMENTS

• Leader of the implementation for PeopleSoft Human Resources and Finance at the largest university in the United States
• Leader of the first Statewide Disaster Recovery Program for the 14 Ohio Public Universities
• Leader of the first Statewide Business Continuity Program for the 14 Ohio Public Universities
• Leader of the first The Ohio State University Study Abroad Program to China
• Co-leader of The Ohio State University’s first Information Technology Vision called PlanIT
• Co-leader for the implementation of the second largest wireless domain
• Saved over $15 million through negotiation of five different enterprise software licenses
• Established third-party computer hardware maintenance saving $400,000 per year
• Created and implemented an $8 million expense reduction plan without layoffs
• Recognized by “InfoWorld” as one of the top 100 innovative computer projects
• Created and developed a 40-acre "outdoor educational laboratory" for the Wayne County schools and community
• Outstanding Staff Award, The Ohio State University
• American Red Cross - 16 Gallon blood donor and volunteer

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Director, Office of Information Technology (OIT)
The Ohio State University, 2005 - Present

Administers the Telecommunications, Networking and Operations workgroups, representing a total of 180 staff, 25,000 phone lines, Campus Cable TV, Cellular phones, double redundant 10 gig fiber network backbone, a 5,000 access point wireless network and two data centers for 15 mission critical systems and numerous hosted departmental and college systems with a $27 million annual budget.

Director of Operations, Office of Information Technology (OIT)
The Ohio State University, 2000 – 2005

Directed the Operations area of OIT, with a staff of 69 and responsible for 7x24 mainframe and client server systems support, academic and administrative processing support, and a $13 million annual operating budget.

Director, Administrative Resource Management Systems (A.R.M.S.) Project
The Ohio State University, 1994 - 2000

Directed the $84 million A.R.M.S. Project to replace the University Accounting System (FAS) and implemented a new PeopleSoft-based Human Resources, Payroll and Benefit Systems. These systems supported over 31,000 Ohio State employees and $3.6 billion in annual funds and revenues.

Assistant Vice President, Agriculture Administration
            The Ohio State University, 1988 – 1994

Directed the fiscal, human resource and farm responsibilities for the Agriculture Administration, administered a $114 million operating budget, a $46 million endowment, 14,000 acres of farmland and 1,600 employees.

Director, Ohio Unions
            The Ohio State University, 1983-1988

Associate Director, Ohio Unions
            The Ohio State University, 1979 - 1983

Served as Associate Director and the Director of Ohio State’s Ohio Unions, the university’s community centers for 78,000 students, faculty and staff; Administered and managed 400 employees, 332,000 square feet of facilities, 24,500 annual event reservations, and a budget of $6.3 million.

Supervisor, Agriculture and Home Economics
            Wayne County Joint Vocational School, Smithville, Ohio, 1976-1979

Administered and managed 24 agricultural and home economics programs for 675 students in 12 different school districts covering 460 square miles.

Coordinator, Farm Business Planning and Analysis
            Wayne County Career Center, Smithville, Ohio, 1973-1976

Served as a financial consultant to 75 farms providing instruction for sound financial and business practices, with a gross income of client farms ranging from $100,000 to $2.5 million.

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University
• Master of Science, The Ohio State University
• Postgraduate work, Kent State University
• Additional Coursework and Professional Development:

AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES

• Summit Award, Ohio Super Computer
• National ACUI Emeriti award
• Region 7 ACUI Outstanding Service Award
• Greek Alumni Service Award, The Ohio State University
• Outstanding Staff Award, The Ohio State University
• Distinguished Service Award, Alpha Zeta Fraternity
• Distinguished Service Award, Ohio Special Olympics
• Meritorious Service Award, College of Agriculture
• "Who's Who in Midwest America"
• "Men and Women of Distinction"
• Advisor, Sphinx Senior Honorary
• Past Faculty Member, Ohio Staters, Inc.
• Treasurer and Secretary, Alpha Zeta Fraternity Alumni Association
• Past Trustee, Columbus Association for Childbirth Education
• Past President, Wayne County, OSU Alumni Association
• Past Vice President, Wayne County Kiwanis Club
• Member, Bexley United Methodist Church
• Member, Association of College Unions – International (ACUI)
• Life Member, The Ohio State University Alumni Association
• Life Member, American and Ohio Vocational Associations

SELECTED UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

• Chairperson United Way for University
• Chairperson, Ameriflora '92
• Chairperson, Career Development of Staff
• Chairperson, Performance Evaluation for Administrators
• Chairperson, Agriculture Campus Campaign
• Member Enterprise Risk Management Committee
• Member, Affirmative Action Awards Selection
• Member, University Conference Policy
• Member, University Bowl Tour
• Member, Critical Differences for Women

PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS

• 2007 Michigan Education and Research Information Technology Conference “Statewide Disaster Recovery System for Higher Education”
• 2007 Strohl Users Conference, “8 Universities- One sand box – Statewide Business Continuity Program”
• 2005 Educause National Conference, “Statewide Disaster Recovery System for Ohio Higher Education”
• 2005 Chair Ohio Higher Education Computer Consortium Conference
• 2000 Ohio Higher Education Computer Consortium – “PeopleSoft Do’s and Don’ts”
• 1999 PeopleSoft Users Conference – “Been There – Done That”

• 1998 PeopleSoft Users Conference – “Implementing Procurement”
• 1997 PeopleSoft Users Conference - “Workflow in Human Resources”
• 1996 PeopleSoft Users Conference - “Information Delivery Tool and A.S.S.I.T. On line Helpdesk”
• 1989 International ACUI Conference - Conference Chair, 75th anniversary
• 1988 International ACUI Conference - "Food Courts - Success or Disaster"
• 1987 Region 7 ACUI Conference - "Hands on Micro Computer Workshop"
• 1986 International ACUI Conference - "Employees – Our Best Resource"
• 1986 International ACUI Conference - "Food Service Bids- Be a Winner"
• 1984 Region 15 ACUI Conference - "Contract Operations - Keys to Success"
• 1984 International ACUI Conference - Contract Vendors: Are They for You"
• 1983 Region 7 ACUI Conference - "Computer Reservations"
• 1982 Region 7 ACUI Conference - "Micro Computers and the Unions"