Leadership
David C. Weindorf
Vice President for Research and Innovation
989-774-3094
weind1dc1de@cmich.edu
Mary Montoye
Executive Director, Research and Graduate Studies
- Lead Director of ORGS Staff and Operations
- Contracts and Subcontracts for all Colleges
- Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Issues
- Material Transfer Agreements, Data Use Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements
989-774-7220
monto1mj@cmich.edu
Susan Klumpp
Executive Secretary
- Faculty Excellence Exhibition Liaison
989-774-3094
klump1se@cmich.edu
Office of Sponsored Programs
Melinda Brakenberry
Associate Director, Sponsored Projects
- Budget analysis and forecasting
- Specialized sponsor requests
- Report submission support
- Subcontract and independent contractor development
989-774-7719
meyer1mm@cmich.edu
Lenora Calkins
Research Officer
- College of Medicine (assignment to be split with Deborah Clark)
- College of Arts & Media
- College of Science and Engineering:
- Computer Science
- Engineering and Technology
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Physics
- Library
989-774-3859
calki1ld@cmich.edu
Deborah Clark
Research Officer
- College of Medicine (assignment to be split with Lenora Calkins)
- College of Business Administration
- College of Science and Engineering:
- Biology
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Public Broadcasting
- Police
989-774-1903
clark1dj@cmich.edu
Sarah Caszatt Hall
Coordinator, Post-Award Sponsored Projects
- Payroll reviews, including analysis and forecasting
- Purchase requisition and independent contractor questionnaire reviews
- Internally funded programs grant support
- Compliance tracking and support
989-774-2729 casza1sr@cmich.edu
Marie Natzel
Research Officer
- College of Education and Human Services
- College of Health of Professions
- College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- College of Science and Engineering:
- Mathematics
- Statistics, Actuarial & Data Sciences
- Student Affairs
- Academic Affairs Division
989-774-7716
natze1me@cmich.edu
Cassie Sprague
Executive Office Specialist
- ORGS Financial Accounting
989-774-2459
sprag1ce@cmich.edu
Anne Kea
Executive Office Specialist
- Faculty Research and Creative Endeavors Committee Liaison
989-774-6777
kea1am@cmich.edu
Staff Excellence Awards
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies excels in service, and in recent years four of our staff members have received CMU Staff Excellence Awards. This honor is given to employees who demonstrate a commitment to the university's Service Excellence Values: Care, Knowledge, Availability and Follow Through.
Sarah Caszatt Hall was awarded a CMU Staff Excellence Award in 2018. Sarah is the Coordinator for Post-Award Sponsored Projects for the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. She has been recognized for her work ethic, professionalism, dedication and ability to solve problems effectively and efficiently.
Mary Montoye is the Executive Director of the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and a 2015 Staff Excellence recipient. She has been recognized by CMU faculty for her exceptional work ethic and a commitment to supporting the research efforts of the entire university.
Deborah Clark, who was also honored in 2015, is a Research Officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Deborah's abilities as a grant writer and coordinator of major proposal projects have earned praise from CMU faculty for many years.
Lenora Calkins was chosen to receive a 2014 Staff Excellence Award. She is a Research Officer in the Office of Sponsored Programs. Faculty members nominated Lenora for her hard work, her collegiality, and her commitment to excellence.
ORGS is proud to recognize these staff members for their commitment to CMU Service Excellence values!