Michigan Technological University Leadership

Josh Olson is a Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors at Merit Network, Inc. and Chief Information Officer at Michigan Technological University and is based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He has worked as Computer Helpdesk Assistant at Northern Michigan University; Deputy Chief Technology Officer at Michigan Technological University; and Secretary of the Board of Directors at Merit Network, Inc.. Josh attended Michigan Technological University between 2010 and 2011, Northern Michigan University between 2000 and 2004, and Wisconsin School of Business.

As chief financial officer and senior vice president for administration, Kerry oversees accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget management and control, bursar,

student aid disbursement, financial information systems, credit management, collections, fiscal planning, financial statement preparation, investing, procurement, risk management, Human Resources, facilities, auxiliary services, information technology, safety and security, and payroll for the university.

Susan E. Kerry was the former vice president for finance and chief financial officer at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. In her previous role, Kerry was responsible for leading the college’s overall direction of business and financial activities, including information technology, institutional research and facilities management. Prior to joining St. Scholastica, Kerry served as associate vice chancellor of finance at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Kerry received her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University's School of Education and her master of business administration degree from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Experienced Chief Information Security Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Analytical Skills, Security Policy, Vulnerability Management, Computer Forensics, and Public Speaking.