The Chancellor鈥檚 Cabinet advises the Chancellor by providing guidance and support
                              for the university's highest priorities and governance processes.
                           
                              
                              
                                 Stefani Hicswa
                                 Chancellor |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Lee Vartanian
                                 Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Kimberly Hayworth
                                 Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Leslie Weldon
                                 Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Michael Bazemore
                                 Athletic Director |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Dan Carter
                                 Director, University Communications and Marketing |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Krista Montague
                                 CEO, MSU Billings Foundation and Alumni |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Kathy Kotecki
                                 Dean of Students |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 Paula Highlander
                                 Director, Human Resources |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
Suzette Nynas
                                 Academic Senate Chair and Professor of Athletic Training |  
                           
                              
                              
                                 Kathleen Thatcher
                                 Director, Assessment and Accreditation |  
                              
                            
                           
                              
                              
                                 
Natalie Preston
                                 Executive Assistant to the Chancellor |  
                            
                           Updated January 2025