Our people
Meet the people driving discovery
As Idaho’s leading national research university and land-grant institution, University of Idaho’s mission is to serve the people of our state, our nation and our world. The Office of Research and Economic Development is dedicated to encouraging and supporting top-quality research, scholarly activity and creative work that achieves this goal.
University of Idaho researchers contribute to society’s health, knowledge and culture. Our scientists study the foundations of disease, develop stronger crops and investigate ways to adapt to a changing climate. U of I’s social scientists uncover lost histories and examine how humans interact with technology. Our engineers launch ideas into space and improve technologies here on the ground. Our artists compose music performed worldwide, create commentary on the human condition and write poems to stir the heart.
As the world’s vital issues become increasingly complex, we cross disciplinary boundaries to address them in innovative, collaborative ways. Our research units drive this mission. They support ethical, transparent and high-impact research that reaches far beyond campus. Meet dedicated professionals who make our statewide research efforts possible.
Research staff
Office of the Vice President
The Office of the Vice President leads the university’s research strategy and impact, advancing innovation and economic development by supporting faculty, securing funding opportunities and overseeing all research-related administrative and compliance functions.
Christopher T. Nomura
Vice president for research and economic development
208-885-2258
vpresearch@uidaho.edu
Bradley Ritts
Senior associate vice president for research and economic development
208-885-1146
ritts@uidaho.edu
Lisa Snyder
Executive assistant to the vice president for research
208-885-2258
lsnyder@uidaho.edu
Kathleen Skovgard
Administrative specialist III
208-885-5663
kskovgard@uidaho.edu
Jena Gram
Budget specialist
208-885-4790
jgram@uidaho.edu
Brittany Gunderson
Business officer II
208-885-5034
brittanyg@uidaho.edu
Erica Frazier
Budget specialist
208-885-8744
efrazier@uidaho.edu
Beatrice Ndinda
Institutional program implementation specialist
208-885-1202
bndinda@uidaho.edu
Office of Research and Faculty Development
The Office of Research and Faculty Development provides partnership, services and resources to catalyze success for grant-seeking faculty.
Carly Cummings
Senior director
208-885-1058
ccummings@uidaho.edu
Christy Christian
Senior research development specialist
208-885-5657
cchristian@uidaho.edu
Wendy Hessler
Senior research development specialist
208-885-7097
whessler@uidaho.edu
Eric Torok
Senior research development specialist
208-885-5662
etorok@uidaho.edu
Ryan McAllister
Proposal and systems manager
208-885-8797
rmcallister@uidaho.edu
Molly Haines
Research development specialist
208-885-5274
mhaines@uidaho.edu
Luke Terry
Research development specialist
208-885-3526
lterry@uidaho.edu
Office of Research Assurances
The Office of Research Assurances supports ethical and compliant research by providing expertise on regulations, policies and guidelines, serving as the university’s central resource for research compliance.
Arch Harner
Director
208-885-0174
aharner@uidaho.edu
Kay Dee Holmes
Assistant director for research integrity, COI, export control
208-885-2142
Steven Russell
Campus veterinarian
208-885-8958
campusvet@uidaho.edu
Russell McClanahan
Biosafety officer/IRIC facility manager
208-885-1527
biosafety@uidaho.edu
iric@uidaho.edu
Kiah Stewart
Program manager II, IACUC and IBC
208-885-7252
ibc@uidaho.edu
iacuc@uidaho.edu
Jemee Tegli
Program manager II, IRB
208-885-6340
irb@uidaho.edu
Amy Maestas
LAR facility manager
208-885-2253
uro-larfacility@uidaho.edu
Caitlin Miyahara
Lead animal research technician
208-885-6187
uro-larfacility@uidaho.edu
Office of Sponsored Programs
Administration
The Office of Sponsored Programs facilitates external support for research, instruction, public service and outreach, and other sponsored activities, by supporting proposal submission, managing awards, ensuring fiscal compliance, providing institutional certifications and compliance oversight.
Sarah S. Martonick
Director
Morrill Hall
208-885-2145
smartonick@uidaho.edu
Michele Mattoon
Assistant director, sponsored operations
Morrill Hall
208-885-1019
mmattoon@uidaho.edu
Heather Clark
Assistant director, sponsored accounting – oversees financial and cost compliance functions
Morrill Hall
208-885-8994
heatherclark@uidaho.edu
Cindy Chipman
Program implementation and compliance specialist
Morrill Hall
208-885-5666
cchipman@uidaho.edu
Claire Freund
Contract review officer
Remote
208-885-2014
cfreund@uidaho.edu
Jamie Hill
Associate contract review officer
Morrill Hall
jhill@uidaho.edu
Blair Ehlert
Business processes/systems analyst
Remote
208-885-1147
osp-web@uidaho.edu
Ezekiel Morrison
Administrative specialist II
Morrill Hall
208-885-0174
osp@uidaho.edu
Pre-Award Administration
Pre-Award Administration is responsible for reviewing all proposals prior to submission to ensure compliance with both University of Idaho and sponsoring agency policies. For questions prior to submitting a proposal, contact Pre-Award Administration at preaward@uidaho.edu.
Eric Everett
Lead sponsored programs administrator
Remote
208-885-2098
ericeverett@uidaho.edu
Tami Clabough
Sponsored programs administrator II
Remote
208-885-5154
tamic@uidaho.edu
Chelsea Franklin
Sponsored programs administrator I
Remote
208-885-6721
cfranklin@uidaho.edu
Aquetea Goodman
Sponsored programs administrator I
Remote
208-885-1708
aquetealg@uidaho.edu
Post-Award Administration
Post-Award Administration is responsible for managing projects that have been funded by a sponsoring agency. All awards must be reviewed by the Post Award team prior to acceptance and signature by the authorized organizational representative, which is currently the OSP director.
Additionally, the post-award staff processes all award modifications and requests for prior approval, (e.g., time extensions, incremental funding and budget revision requests), and prepares and sets up awards in the Banner system after all required approvals have been received.
For all questions regarding post award administration, contact postaward@uidaho.edu.
Samiksha Gupta
Lead grant and contract administrator
Remote
208-885-5656
samig@uidaho.edu
Emily Mateer
Grant and contract administrator
Remote
208-885-1338
emateer@uidaho.edu
Christy Tullis
Grant and contract administrator
Remote
208-885-2031
ctullis@uidaho.edu
Wes Underhill
Grant and contract administrator
Morrill Hall
208-885-6652
wunderhill@uidaho.edu
Cost Accounting Unit
The Cost Accounting Unit is responsible for preparing the facilities and administrative (F&A) rate proposal; tracking cost share, processing subcontract invoices and overseeing effort reporting; preparing any special reports and working with external auditors.
Heather Clark
Assistant director, sponsored accounting
Morrill Hall
208-885-8994
heatherclark@uidaho.edu
Wendy Kerr
Senior cost accountant - Subrecipient monitoring and invoice approvals, personnel activity reports, cost share, special reporting, external audit lead
Morrill Hall
208-885-2147
wendyk@uidaho.edu
Shannon Shumard
Senior cost accountant - Facilities and administrative (indirect) cost rate proposal
Morrill Hall
208-885-4013
sshumard@uidaho.edu
Bryon Cavolo
Grants compliance accountant
Morrill Hall
208-885-6605
bcavolo@uidaho.edu
Catie Maas
Grants compliance accountant
Morrill Hall
208-885-5720
catiem@uidaho.edu
Financial and Cost Compliance Unit
The Financial and Cost Compliance Unit is responsible for fulfilling any contractual or regulatory obligations regarding invoicing and financial reporting to sponsors; monitoring expenses for compliance with university, federal and sponsor policies; and preparing awards for closeout.
Heather Clark
Assistant director, sponsored accounting
Morrill Hall
208-885-8994
heatherclark@uidaho.edu
LeAnn O’Rourke
Administrative financial technician - Invoicing, financial reporting and closeouts
Remote
208-885-0999
lorourke@uidaho.edu
Terri Small
Administrative financial technician - Invoicing, financial reporting and closeouts
Remote
208-885-2143
tsmall@uidaho.edu
Rebecca Garner
Administrative financial technician - Invoicing, financial reporting and closeouts
Remote
208-885-1245
rebeccalg@uidaho.edu
Office of Technology Transfer
The Office of Technology Transfer connects university innovations with the public by licensing technologies to companies and supporting start-ups through guidance, partnerships and strategic efforts.
Vacant
Director of the Office of Technology Transfer
Karen Stevenson
Licensing associate
208-885-4550
karens@uidaho.edu
Research Council
This faculty-led committee oversees the implementation of discovery, creativity and research policies; and resolves disagreements about the interpretation or implementation of those policies.
Vice president, chair w/o vote
Christopher T. Nomura
Office of Research and Economic Development / 3010
208-885-2258
vpresearch@uidaho.edu
Senior associate vice president
Brad Ritts
Office of Research and Economic Development / 3010
208-885-1146
ritts@uidaho.edu
Faculty (presidential appointment 1 of 4) (May 2027)
Russell Baker
WWAMI / 4207
208-885-2065
russellb@uidaho.edu
Faculty (presidential appointment 2 of 4) (May 2027)
Lee Vierling
College of Natural Resources / 1139
208-885-7911
leev@uidaho.edu
Faculty (presidential appointment 3 of 4) (May 2028)
Brian Small
College of Natural Resources/Office of Research and Economic Development / 1138
208-837-9096 ext. 1108
bcsmall@uidaho.edu
Faculty (presidential appointment 4 of 4) (May 2028)
Gabriel Potirniche
College of Engineering / 0902
208-885-4049
gabrielp@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Art and Architecture (May 2027)
Lilian Alessa
College of Art and Architecture / 2481
alessa@uidaho.edu
Associate dean/faculty, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (May 2027)
Matt Powell
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences / 2337
208-885-6681
mpowell@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Business and Economics (May 2026)
Marc Chopin
Business / 3161
208-885-7204
mchopin@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences (May 2026)
Traci Craig
Psychology and Communication / 3043
208-885-5254
tcraig@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Education (May 2026)
Julie Amador
Environmental Health and Human Sciences / Coeur d'Alene
208-664-7010
jamador@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Engineering (May 2027)
Michael Maughan
Mechanical Engineering / 0902
208-885-1041
maughan@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Law (May 2026)
Anna Blaine
Law / 2324
208-885-2161
annablaine@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Natural Resources (May 2026)
Armando McDonald
Forest, Rangeland and Fire Sciences / 1133
208-885-9454
armandm@uidaho.edu
Faculty, College of Science (May 2027)
Eric Mittelstaedt
Department of Earth and Spatial Sciences / 3025
208-885-2045
emittelstaedt@uidaho.edu
Library dean's designee w/o vote (May 2027)
Devin Becker
University Library / 2350
208-885-7040
dbecker@uidaho.edu