{"id":1376,"date":"2025-12-04T14:35:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T20:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/legal\/?page_id=1376"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:34:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T20:34:32","slug":"signature-authority","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/legal\/resources\/signature-authority\/","title":{"rendered":"UWM Signature Authority Chart"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Authorized Signers of UWM-Related Documents on Behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-background\" data-level=\"2\">Background<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-exceptions\" data-level=\"2\">Exceptions<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-procurement-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">1. Procurement Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-appointment-of-employees\" data-level=\"3\">2. Appointment of Employees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-contracts-requiring-approval-by-the-board-of-regents-or-uw-system\" data-level=\"3\">3. Contracts Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents or UW System<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-leases-of-real-property-for-uwm-use\" data-level=\"3\">4. Leases of Real Property for UWM Use<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-construction-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">5. Construction Contracts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-authorized-signers\" data-level=\"2\">Authorized Signers<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-general-authority\" data-level=\"3\">General Authority<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-research-related-contracts-proposals-and-non-monetary-instruments\" data-level=\"3\">Research-Related Contracts, Proposals and Non-Monetary Instruments<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-facility-use-amp-equipment-use-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">Facility Use &amp; Equipment Use Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-financial-aid-related-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">Financial Aid-Related Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-safety-and-risk-management-related-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">Safety and Risk Management-Related Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-miscellaneous-administrative-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">Miscellaneous Administrative Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-procurement-contracts\" data-level=\"3\">Procurement Contracts<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-outreach-service-agreements-osas-less-than-25-000\" data-level=\"3\">Outreach Service Agreements (OSAs) Less than $25,000<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background\">Background<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Wisconsin (UW) System is a legal entity whose authority derives from Chapter 36 of the Wisconsin Statutes. As a result, in many legal respects, the UW System is like a corporation in that it can act only through its duly authorized officers and agents. The President of the UW System, on behalf of the Board of Regents, has delegated to UWM\u2019s Chancellor the authority to sign certain contracts related to UWM\u2019s programs and operations and the ability to delegate that authority to, by name, those individuals who may legally obligate the University through contracts and agreements, including grants, memorandums of understanding, certifications, releases, purchase orders, leases, and royalty agreements. (Board of Regents Policy Documents 13-1 and 13-2). It is critical that documents binding UWM are signed by an individual with appropriate signature authority. A document that is signed outside of proper signature authority may not be legally binding. Further, an employee who signs a document without authority to do so could be personally liable for any damage incurred as a result. Anyone who is unsure as to their authority should not sign a document until consulting with UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs. This document provides a listing of all UWM employees who have the authority to sign UWM-related contracts on behalf of the Board of Regents and a description of their authority. Each individual has only the authority described in their letter from UWM\u2019s Chancellor granting such authority subject to the applicable below-described limits. Individuals with authority cannot further delegate that authority unless such sub-delegation authority is expressly granted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-exceptions\">Exceptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The signature authority appearing below is subject to the following important exceptions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-procurement-contracts\">1. Procurement Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Procurement contracts are those contracts involving the purchase of goods (e.g., materials, supplies, and equipment) and services (including printing). They also include certain revenue generating contracts and contracts for the disposal of surplus property. UWM\u2019s authority to enter into any given procurement contract derives from Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 16, 35, 36 or 39. All Chapter 16, 35, and 39 procurement contracts must: (i) have the appropriate procurement process conducted by an individual with delegated purchasing authority from UWM\u2019s Procurement Director, and (ii) be signed by an individual with appropriate delegated signature authority from UWM\u2019s Chancellor. All Chapter 36 procurement contracts must follow the applicable process detailed in the 500 Series UW System Administrative Policies and: (i) have the appropriate procurement process conducted by an individual with delegated Chapter 36 purchasing authority from UWM\u2019s Chancellor and (ii) be signed by an individual with appropriate delegated signature authority from UWM\u2019s Chancellor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-appointment-of-employees\">2. Appointment of Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UWM\u2019s Chancellor has authority to appoint employees at a salary up to 75% of the salary of the UW System President, subject to Board of Regents\u2019 approval of tenure. (See Unclassified Personnel Guideline #4.) The Chancellor has delegated the authority to appoint employees with a salary of less than 75% of the UW System President to Deans and Division Heads. Deans and Division Heads may delegate appointment authority to subordinates, provided they notify the Department of Human Resources upon doing so. It is not recommended that appointing authority be widely dispersed, but rather that Deans and Division Heads retain the authority themselves or delegate it on a limited basis only to those individuals who understand the required processes and contractual implications associated with making appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-contracts-requiring-approval-by-the-board-of-regents-or-uw-system\">3. Contracts Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents or UW System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of designated signature authority, each of the following types of documents likely require approval by UW System or the Board of Regents prior to signature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agreements that contemplate or commit to the establishment of an academic program which has not had prior Board of Regents\u2019 approval;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreements involving construction or modification of facilities that require UW System Capital Budget Office or Wisconsin State Building Commission approval;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales, trades, purchases, and gifts of real property;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leases which (i) exceed $1,000,000 or five years in length, (ii) have renewal options that exceed $1,000,000 in total cost or five years in length, (iii) would permit a privately owned or operated facility to be constructed on state-owned land, (iv) affect certain agricultural lands, or (v) involve the lease of a state-owned residence hall for alternate use;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grants from and contracts with private, profit-making organizations if the cumulative amount of the agreement and any predecessor agreements is more than $1,000,000;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contracts for large or high-risk information technology projects as defined in Regent Policy Document 25-4;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Athletics employment contracts with total annual compensation greater than $500,000; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any other contract with a value of $1,000,000 or less if the President of the UW System determines that the contract warrants Board of Regents\u2019 approval prior to execution. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Contracts and grants with a value of over $500,000 must be reviewed by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs prior to execution except for: (i) Chapter 16 procurement contracts and, (ii) public sector grants\/contracts reviewed by UWM\u2019s Office of Sponsored Programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-leases-of-real-property-for-uwm-use\">4. Leases of Real Property for UWM Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UW System, and in certain cases, the Wisconsin Department of Administration, is responsible for all leases of real property for use by UWM, including office, storage, warehouse, and laboratory space, and communication towers. Contact the Campus Planning Department for more information about initiating a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-construction-contracts\">5. Construction Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction contracts are under the purview of UW System and\/or the Division of State Facilities (DSF), Wisconsin Department of Administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All individuals with signature authority should retain a copy of each contract they sign. Copies of contracts may be destroyed only pursuant to applicable UWM records retention schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-authorized-signers\">Authorized Signers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-general-authority\">General Authority<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject to the above-described exceptions. Of note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chapter 16, 35, and 39 Procurement Contracts should not be signed by the below listed individuals with general authority;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chapter 36 Procurement Contracts may be signed by the below listed individuals but are subject to the processes detailed in the 500 Series UW System Administrative Policies, as applicable;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain contracts\/grants over $1 million with private, profit-making organizations may require prior Board of Regents\u2019 approval (see above);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain contracts\/grants with a value of over $500,000 may require review by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs prior to execution (see above); and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is recommended that individuals with general signature authority consult with, or request review by, UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs prior to signing any contracts (except Chapter 36 Procurement Contracts $500,000 or less, if reviewed by UWM\u2019s Procurement Office).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Thomas Gibson<\/td><td>Chancellor<\/td><td>All contracts subject to exceptions noted above.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tina Freiburger<\/td><td>Interim Provost &amp; Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/td><td>All contracts subject to exceptions noted above.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Robin Van Harpen<\/td><td>Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance &amp; Administrative Affairs<\/td><td>All contracts subject to exceptions noted above.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-related-contracts-proposals-and-non-monetary-instruments\">Research-Related Contracts, Proposals and Non-Monetary Instruments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Subject to the above-described exceptions. Of note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certain contracts\/grants over $1 million with private, profit-making organizations may require prior Board of Regents\u2019 approval (see above);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain contracts\/grants with a value of over $500,000 may require review by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs prior to execution (see above).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ali Abedi<\/td><td>Vice Chancellor for Research<\/td><td>All documentation relating to sponsored projects, including, but not limited to: proposals, awards, contracts, certifications, and non-monetary instruments; documentation relating to reporting on compliance-related activities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kate Mollen<\/td><td>Director, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>All documentation relating to sponsored projects, including, but not limited to: proposals, awards, contracts, certifications, and non-monetary instruments.<br><br><br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jeremy Miner<\/td><td>Associate Director, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>All documentation relating to sponsored projects, including, but not limited to: proposals, awards, contracts, certifications, and non-monetary instruments.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sam Westcott<\/td><td>Assistant Director, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>All documentation relating to sponsored projects, including, but not limited to: proposals, awards, contracts, certifications, and non-monetary instruments.<br>&nbsp;<br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jeff Nytes<\/td><td>Compliance Manager, Office of Research<\/td><td>Documentation relating to reporting on compliance-related activities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Margaret Anderson<\/td><td>Contracts Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: proposals, letters of intent\/commitment, reports, certifications, sub-recipient monitoring, providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems, non-disclosure agreements, data use agreements, no-cost extensions; memoranda of understanding; and material transfer agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brooke Gilbertson<\/td><td>Pre-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: proposals, letters of intent\/commitment, reports, certifications, sub-recipient monitoring, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laura Guebert<\/td><td>Pre-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: proposals, letters of intent\/commitment, reports, certifications, sub-recipient monitoring, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jelena Kutlaca<\/td><td>Sub-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: proposals, letters of intent\/commitment, reports, certifications, sub-recipient monitoring, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Louise White<\/td><td>Post-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: reports, certifications, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<br>&nbsp;<br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Candace Salfer<\/td><td>Post-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: reports, certifications, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<br>&nbsp;<br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Catherine Turk<\/td><td>Post-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: reports, certifications, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<br>&nbsp;<br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gayla Jenkins<\/td><td>Post-award Specialist, Office of Sponsored Programs<\/td><td>Non-monetary instruments, including: reports, certifications, and providing information to sponsors including through electronic grant systems.<br>&nbsp;<br>Letter of Credit draws.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-facility-use-amp-equipment-use-contracts\">Facility Use &amp; Equipment Use Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that facility use agreements are also subject to UWM SAAP 6-5 Use of Facilities policy, including its processes for large-scale events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Kelly Haag<\/td><td>Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs<\/td><td>UWM Student Union, Klotsche Center, Klotsche Pavilion, Engelmann Field, Engelmann Gym, and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) Center facility and equipment use agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<br>&nbsp;<br>Housing and meal plan contracts with students, and guest housing agreements (including related food and parking) with outside entities and\/or individuals, that: (i) are $50k and under, (ii) have a term of one year or less, and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mike Schmit<\/td><td>Interim Director, Student Union<\/td><td>UWM Student Union facility use and equipment agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arcetta Knautz<\/td><td>Director, University Housing<\/td><td>Housing and meal plan contracts with students, and guest housing agreements (including related food and parking) with outside entities and\/or individuals, that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kari Dawson<\/td><td>Associate Director, University Housing<\/td><td>Housing and meal plan contracts with students, and guest housing agreements (including related food and parking) with outside entities and\/or individuals, that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heath Powell<\/td><td>Associate Director, University Recreation<\/td><td>Klotsche Center, Klotsche Pavilion, and Engelmann Gym facility and equipment use agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amanda Braun<\/td><td>Director, Athletics<\/td><td>Engelmann Field and the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) Center facility and equipment use agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Randy Trumbull-Holper<\/td><td>Director, Facilities, College of Arts &amp; Architecture<\/td><td>CAA Facilities facility and equipment use agreements, included related services (if applicable) that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monica Wendel<\/td><td>Dean, Zilber College of Public Health<\/td><td>ZCPH Facilities facility and equipment use agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; <u>and<\/u> (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>[vacant]<\/td><td>Director, School of Continuing Education<\/td><td>SCE Facilities facility and equipment use agreements, including related services (if applicable), that: (i) are $50k and under; (ii) have a term of one year or less; and (iii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-aid-related-contracts\">Financial Aid-Related Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Joel Spiess<\/td><td>Director, Student Scholarships, Student Financial Services<\/td><td>Co-signer with Athletics Director for Tender of Financial Aid.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amanda Braun<\/td><td>Director, Athletics<\/td><td>Co-signer with Director of Student Scholarships, Student Financial Services, for Tender of Financial Aid.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-safety-and-risk-management-related-contracts\">Safety and Risk Management-Related Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Melissa Spadanuda<\/td><td>Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Planning &amp; Management<\/td><td>Protection of Human Subjects Institutional Review Board Authorization Agreements and Individual Investigator Agreements; animal care program\u2019s Interinstitutional agreements and OLAW assurances; and property damage work authorizations\/agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zachary Steuerwald<\/td><td>Director, Environmental Health &amp; Safety, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Hazardous materials shipment manifests and certifications; radioactive waste shipment manifests and certifications; biological material transfer agreements; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plans\/updates; and property damage work authorizations\/agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Melody Harris<\/td><td>Director, Compliance, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Protection of Human Subjects assurances\/certifications\/affiliations; radioactive waste shipment manifests and certifications; biological material transfer agreements; and property damage work authorizations\/agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>James Olson<\/td><td>Risk Manager, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Property damage work authorizations\/agreements; affiliation agreements; art loan\/accessions; and pet therapy provider agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kimberly Axtman<\/td><td>Radiation Safety Officer, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Hazardous materials shipment manifests and certifications; and radioactive waste shipment manifests and certifications.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Patrick Egan<\/td><td>Environmental Health Specialist III, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Hazardous materials shipment manifests and certifications; and radioactive waste shipment manifests and certifications.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sara Riordan<\/td><td>Risk Management Specialist, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Property damage work authorizations\/agreements; affiliation agreements; art loan\/accessions; and pet therapy provider agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jill McClary-Gutierrez<\/td><td>Biological Safety Officer, University Safety &amp; Assurances<\/td><td>Biological material transfer agreements.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-miscellaneous-administrative-contracts\">Miscellaneous Administrative Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Drew Knab<\/td><td>Associate Vice Chancellor, Business &amp; Financial Services<\/td><td>Pleadings and related documents in Milwaukee County Small Claims Court subject to restrictions of Attorney General and legal suit authorizations; Federal Loans and Loan Assignment Forms; affidavits or other certifications, descriptions, or confirmation of amounts owed; collections-related documentation; and IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions).<br><br>Credit card merchant related documentation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tony Helmke<\/td><td>Controller, Business &amp; Financial Services<\/td><td>IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions).<br><br>Credit card merchant related documentation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kelly Haag<\/td><td>Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs<\/td><td>Recreational Sports and Facilities Staff Development Reimbursement Agreements that use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<br>&nbsp;<br>Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Agreements.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>[vacant]<\/td><td>Director, Children\u2019s Learning Center<\/td><td>Documents requiring signature of \u201clicensee\u201d of the UWM Children\u2019s Learning Center.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lindsay Frost<\/td><td>Director, Office of Sustainability<\/td><td>WI DOA Surplus Property Declarations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jennifer Haas<\/td><td>Director, Archaeological Research Laboratory Center<\/td><td>Archaeological investigation related permits and certifications that use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<br><br>Cultural Resources Management proposals that: (i) are under $25k; and (ii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scott Gronert<\/td><td>Dean, College of Letters &amp; Science<\/td><td>Cultural Resources Management proposals that: (i) are under $50k; and (ii) use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Office of Legal Affairs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-procurement-contracts\">Procurement Contracts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For purposes of this section, these include contracts (including purchase orders) for the purchase of goods (e.g., materials, supplies, equipment) and services (including printing), certain revenue generating contracts and contracts for the disposal of surplus property but excluding research subcontracts. Further, these contracts are subject to the processes detailed in Chapter 16 and the 500 Series UW System Administrative Policies, as applicable; as well as the requirements for certain contracts over $500,000 and $1 million as detailed in Board of Regents Policy 13-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-table uwm-c-table--stripe\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Name<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Signature Authority For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Drew Knab<\/td><td>Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance &amp; Administrative Affairs<\/td><td>All Chapter 36 Procurement Contracts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Donna McGee<\/td><td>Director, Procurement<\/td><td>All Chapter 36 Procurement Contracts; all Chapter 16 transactions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kathryn Kercheck<\/td><td>Procurement Specialist III, Procurement<\/td><td>All Procurement Contracts, excluding those under SYS 540.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pamela Loignon<\/td><td>Procurement Specialist III, Procurement<\/td><td>All Procurement Contracts, excluding those under SYS 540 over $25,000.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elizabeth Gillen<\/td><td>Procurement Specialist III, Procurement<\/td><td>All Procurement Contracts, excluding those under SYS 540.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lamia Chakroun Mimouni<\/td><td>Procurement Specialist III, Procurement<\/td><td>Chapter 16 Procurement Contracts $25,000 or less.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jamie Schueler<\/td><td>Procurement Specialist I, Procurement<\/td><td>All Procurement Contracts, excluding those under SYS 540.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mike Schmit<\/td><td>Interim Director, Student Union<\/td><td>Speaker and Entertainment Contracts that use a form approved by UWM\u2019s Procurement Director.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amanda Braun<\/td><td>Director, Athletics<\/td><td>Athletic game contracts pursuant to SYS 522.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Michael Doylen<\/td><td>Associate Vice Provost &amp; Director, Golda Meir Libraries&nbsp;<\/td><td>Library Journal\/Database subscriptions up to $500,000; Individual subscriptions for periodicals or magazines; purchase of preprinted or recorded materials for educational purchases including books, microfilm\/fiche, audio\/video recordings, films.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Charles Licht<\/td><td>Director, Print &amp; Copy Services<\/td><td>Purchase Orders and Contracts for all public printing activities (internal and external) under Chapters 16 or 35 Wis. 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