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Operational Cabinet

  • Color photograph of Popovich Hall on the campus of USC.

    Operational Cabinet

    The Operational Cabinet is dedicated to enhancing collaboration, fostering a school wide approach to strategy, operations, and streamlining business processes

  • Tim Blakesly

    Tim Blakesly
    • Assistant Dean


    Tim, Assistant Dean of Executive Education at the Marshall School of Business, transitioned from a 28-year corporate career to academia. As a leadership development specialist, he works with executives globally across various sectors, aiming to unlock their potential for maximum organizational success

  • Catherine Bindewald

    Catherine Bindewald
    • Chief Information Officer
    • Operational Cabinet Chair

    Cathy Bindewald came to USC from Ohio State University, where she served in various leadership roles, including Chief Information Officer for the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Director of IT Strategic Planning and Communications. Before joining Ohio State, Cathy was an IT consultant for AMS, and she began her career in the State of South Carolina specializing in children's policy for the Governor and Legislature.

  • Patrick Cates

    Patrick Cates
    • Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
  • Shannon Faris

    Shannon Faris
    • Assistant Dean, Institutional Research and Academic Administration
  • Rebeca Gonzalez

    Rebeca Gonzalez
    • DSO Operations Manager

    Rebeca Gonzalez is the Operations Manager for the Data Sciences and Operations Department. She serves on the Operational Cabinet and is a member of the Marshall Data Subcommittee. 

  • Jane Hamatani

    Jane Hamatani
    • Director, Facilities

Key initiatives of the Operational Cabinet

  • Formalizing Organizational Change Management

  • Developing and Implementing a Data Strategy

  • Coordination of Marshall Events

  • Facilitating the Marshall Strategic Goals of Integrating Degrees, and Advancing AI