About

Bonnie Whalen

Bonnie Whalen

Associate Vice President for Financial Planning & Analysis, and University Treasurer

A:  1350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011

P:  515-294-8124

Assistant: Dakota Rusher, drrusher@iastate.edu

Bonnie currently serves as the associate vice president for financial planning and analysis and the university treasurer.  In this position, Bonnie oversees institutional financial operations including treasury operations, investments, debt management, budget development, finance systems, accounts receivable, tax and compliance. Before stepping into her current role, Bonnie served as the chief financial officer for the Division of Student Affairs. Bonnie has been at Iowa State for 37 years, she has held positions in Environmental Health and Safety, Information Technology, and at Ames Laboratory. Bonnie is a member of the ISU Alumni Association Board of Directors and serves on many other campus and local committees.  Bonnie is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals, the Treasury Institute of Higher Education, and the National Association of College and University Business Officers. Bonnie received both her B.B.A degree in Finance and her M.P.A degree in Public Administration from Iowa State.  Bonnie met her husband, Sean, while working at Iowa State. Sean, who retired in 2023, holds two degrees from the university. Together, Bonnie and Sean have two daughters, Emma and Claire, both Iowa State graduates.

Brad Steward

Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis

Tammy Hansen

Director of Accounts Receivable

Jason Glidden

Director of Treasury

Kevin Houlette

Manager, Business Systems Analysis

Teri Kruse

Director of Tax

For Questions Regarding:

Budget1350 Beardshear Hallbudget@iastate.edu515-294-8124
Controller's Office1350 Beardshear Hallcontrollerweb@iastate.edu515-294-1940
Tax1350 Beardshear Halltaxoffice@iastate.edu515-294-8124
Treasurer's Office1350 Beardshear Halltreasurer@iastate.edu515-294-4363
Workday Planning1350 Beardshear Hallworkday_planning@iastate.edu515-294-8124