National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) 2007 Rising Star Award Recipient

Mary LaGrange, Director of Accounting

As director of accounting, Mary LaGrange has transformed the culture, efficiency and effectiveness of her organization in exemplary fashion. She is widely respected and admired by her peers due to her well-seasoned and balanced approach, which emphasizes congeniality, backed by broad expertise and the willingness to be assertive when needed. LaGrange brings great knowledge, incisive technical and managerial thinking, and a genuine warmth and enthusiasm to her position.

LaGrange is a graduate of CACUBO's Collegiate Management Institute and served as treasurer of CACUBO.

She holds a B.S. in accounting and economics from Iowa State University and an MBA in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.