Welcome to the Engineering Business Center-North (EBC-N)
About Us
The Engineering Business Center-North is committed to delivering financial, administrative, and human resources support in collaboration with our UA Central HR partners. We proudly serve four key departments within the College of Engineering: Academic Affairs, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Systems and Industrial Engineering.
Our dedicated team ensures operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and seamless coordination across all transactions. By working closely with our HR partners, we uphold the highest standards of accuracy and service, empowering faculty, staff, and students to focus on innovation and excellence.
EBC-N Business Resource & Support Hub
Access the Engineering Business Center–North (EBCN) Resource Hub for guidance, forms, policies, and process documentation related to travel, PCard activity, student organizations, events, and more. This centralized hub is designed to streamline submissions, reduce delays, and ensure compliance with University procedures.
Services
Finance/Administration Support
Types of Transactions:
- Procurement Cards (Pcard) – Reconciliation, New Cardholder Application, Account Change Requests
- Purchase Orders & Disbursement Vouchers (DV)
- Travel Reimbursements & Authorizations
- Cash Receipts – Deposit cash/checks
- Student Awards & Stipends
- Foundation Gift Transmittals & Gift Disbursements
- Assist with Rate Studies
Post Award/Grants and Contracts Support
- Funding & Position Distributions
- Salary Expense Transfers & General Error Corrections
- Subaward Payment Requests
- Year-End Salary & General Expense Transfers
- GRA Funding & Participant Support Payments
- Capital Equipment Purchases (POs)
- Monthly and Quarterly Reporting
Meet Our Team
Finance/Administration Team
Mauro Oliveros
Director, Finance & Administration
moliveros@arizona.edu
Ashley Avalos
Business Coordinator
ashleyscott@arizona.edu
Nikki Heath
Business Administrator
nikkiheath@arizona.edu
Peyton Kerley
Administrative Assistant
pkerley@arizona.edu
Alessa Medina
Finance & Operations Professional I
alessamedina@arizona.edu
Jack Moran
Business Coordinator
jackkeeganmoran@arizona.edu
Delia Rubio
Accountant
deliaraz@arizona.edu
Valentina Torres
Finance & Operations Professional I
valetorres@arizona.edu
Grants and Contracts Team
Christopher Duggan
Research Administrator
cduggan@arizona.edu
Debra Behrens
Grant & Contract Manager II
debram@arizona.edu
Aaron Hillman
Grant & Contract Administrator
ahillman@arizona.edu
Elizabeth Welch
Grant & Contract Administrator
ejwelch@arizona.edu
Department Resources & Forms
- When purchasing items at the UA Bookstore please use the Service Billing form located at this site.
- Select "Service Billing Form".
- Sign in using your UA email address.
- Enter your name on the first line and Chris Duggan’s name for department funding and grant funding, then click "Send".
- On the next page enter all information at specified areas.
- Click submit at the bottom of the page. If the submit button doesn’t show, then you are missing information.
- Click the "24/7 Service Request" area in the top right side of the Facilities Management website or call the number listed to request services. Use your S number that was provided to you. Ask your Business Center team members for assistance.
Engineering Human Resources Support Team (EBC-N)
- Melissa "Mel" VanBroklin, Senior Human Resources Partner
- Dawn Bishop, Human Resources Generalist I
- Richard Chavez, Human Resources Generalist III
- Lisa Chorlton, Human Resources Generalist I
- Chris Eisenfeld, Human Resources Generalist II
- Diana Guerrero, Human Resources Generalist I
- Claudia Hightower, Human Resources Generalist I
- Kassidy Johnson, Human Resources Generalist I
- Julie Wilson, Human Resources Generalist I
For HR support, contact HR-ENGR@arizona.edu.