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Business Services

Bob Ebersole, Chief Financial Officer

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The Business Services Department manages the district’s financial operations with accuracy, transparency, and integrity. Our team oversees budgeting, accounting, payroll, purchasing, and financial reporting to ensure responsible stewardship of district resources. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service to schools and departments, enabling a strong foundation for student success.

Brianna Bell

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Executive Administrative Assistant

  • Assistant to Chief Financial Officer
  • Business Services department support

Finance

Zack Mozer

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Director of Finance

The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of Thompson School District’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, promotes fiscal responsibility, and supports the district’s mission by aligning financial resources with educational priorities.

Brittany Buffington

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Accounting Specialist

  • Deposits
  • Journal entries
  • Petty Cash
  • Budget transfers
  • Invoicing for outside vendors

Tammy Wildin

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Accounting Specialist

  • Deposits
  • Fixed assets
  • Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
  • Vendor updating and setup

Shannon McCall

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Grants Accountant

  • Prepare grant budgets
  • Prepare financial grant reports
  • GL keys for grants
  • Monitor grant spending

Sherry Shay

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Accountant

  • Prepare financial reports
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards
  • Budget monitoring and preparation
  • Overages and underages
  • Reconciliations
  • Year-end reporting

Accounts Payable and Payroll

Helen Ingram

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Manager of Accounts Payable and Payroll

The Accounts Payable and Payroll teams ensure the financial stability of Thompson School District by managing accurate and timely payments to vendors and employees. Accounts Payable oversees invoice processing, vendor relations, and employee reimbursements, while Payroll ensures staff are compensated correctly and on schedule. Together, these teams maintain compliance with financial and labor regulations, support employee benefits and retirement contributions, and uphold the district’s commitment to fiscal responsibility and service excellence.

Betts Brown-Smock and Gunther

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Accounting Technician

  • Accounts payable
  • Mileage
  • Mail
  • Expense Reimbursements

Cassie Anderson

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Accounting Technician

  • Accounts payable
  • Vendors A-K
  • Pcard reconciliation
  • W9s

Moira Manhart

Accounting Technician

  • Accounts payable
  • Vendors L-Z
  • Pcard reconciliation
  • W9s

Jenny Ramos

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Payroll Specialist

  • Payroll last names H-N
  • Direct deposit

Tina Nierman

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Payroll Specialist

  • Payroll last names O-Z
  • Direct deposit

Vicki Gillis

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Payroll Specialist

  • Payroll last names A-G
  • Direct deposit

Materials and Procurement

Mike Paradise

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Manager of Materials and Procurement

Materials & Procurement leads the district’s procurement and materials operations, ensuring that schools and departments receive the supplies, equipment, and services they need in an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant way.

Angela Guzman

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Assistant Buyer

  • Pcards
  • Buyer accounts
  • UMB
  • Purchasing

Deb Huffsmith

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Buyer

  • Purchase orders
  • Purchasing
  • New vendors

Diana Birnbaum

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Buyer

  • Purchase orders
  • Purchasing

Kyle Lewis

Delivery / Surplus / Mover

  • Interdistrict mail
  • Bank courier
  • Surplus inventory
  • District moving support
  • Science kit delivery

Tracy Pena

Delivery / Surplus / Mover

  • Interdistrict mail
  • Bank courier
  • Surplus inventory
  • District moving support
  • Science kit delivery

Denise Scott

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Science Kit Technician

  • Materials purchasing
  • Inventory
  • Maintenance and safety
  • Curriculum support

Lamont Chatman

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Science Kit Technician

  • Packaging
  • Inventory
  • Maintenance and safety
  • Curriculum support

Database Programmers

Cory Sharshel

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Senior Systems Analyst

  • Business Plus systems and integration
  • Workflow design
  • Data synchronization 

 

Patty Goltz

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Financial Services Specialist

  • Business Plus administration
  • System training
  • Budget keys
  • General Business Services support