Greg Deppong
Associate Vice President and University Controller, Financial Services.
Michigan State University
Volunteer Engagement Role or Committee:
Board of Directors
Volunteer Start Date:
2014
Nominated By:
Jeff Wilhelmi
Nomination Remarks:
"Greg served on the Host Committee for the Indianapolis CACUBO Annual Conference. He has demonstrated strategic thinking and consistently seeks innovative ways to improve processes. Additionally, he collaborates effectively with other volunteers."
What inspired you to start volunteering with CACUBO?
CACUBO's mission. I'm a firm believer in professional development and really value being a part of it.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your volunteer work?
The people I've met. Volunteering with colleagues and friends makes it so enjoyable.
What is a memorable experience or story from your time volunteering?
Tending bar at a CACUBO reception so that the hotel employee could go meet Henry Winkler, our annual conference keynote speaker who happened to be her favorite actor. She was SO happy!
What do you enjoy about working in higher education?
Through service, we support the journey of students who go on to do great things in the world.
What hobbies or interests do you have outside of volunteering?
Golfing and puttering around the lake on my pontoon boat.
Share with us a professional book or podcast recommendation.
"The Friction Project" by Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao. A key part of our jobs in higher education finance is to fix friction.
