Operational Cabinet

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

Steve A. Adcook serves as the Assistant Dean and Director of Finance at the USC Marshall School of Business. With over three decades of experience at the University of Southern California, Steve leads the finance and payroll teams, overseeing all financial operations for the school. Previously, Steve was the Director of Human Resources at USC Marshall, where he guided workforce planning and payroll operations. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at the USC Annenberg Center for Communication and the USC Alumni Association, where he managed both financial and administrative operations. Steve holds an MBA in Finance and a BS in Business Administration from the USC Marshall School of Business.

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.

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.