The Nuclear Engineering Department staff consists of seven administrative staff members, one professional student advisor, and two technical staff members. They are listed below along with their job title.
Business Office Staff
Pam Arrowood
Business Manager
310 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7322
parrowoo@utk.edu
Business Manager Functions:
- Project Administration
- Accounts Payable, Travel, and HR Approvals
- Ledger Review
- RIF Calculations
- Faculty Start-up
- Department/College/University Reporting
- Business Office Oversight
- Backup for Financial Specialist
Tonya Mathes
Accounting Specialist III
311 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7870
tmathes1@utk.edu
Accounting Specialist Functions:
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Proposal Assistance/Review
- Project Extensions
- Project Re-Budgets
- Project Close Outs
Gina Hale
HR Specialist
306-B Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7568
ghale3@utk.edu
HR Specialist Functions:
- All Human Resource Functions
- Payroll
- Monthly Timesheet
- Biweekly Timesheet
- New Hire Paperwork
- Terminations
- Pay Funding Changes
- Effort Certification
- International Visiting Scholar Paperwork
Michelle McBee
Accounting Specialist I
306 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-5048
mmcbee5@utk.edu
Accounting Specialist Functions:
- Travel
- Event Coordination
- Conference Room Scheduling
- Office Supply Purchases
- Accounts Payable Contracts
- Purchase Requisition, NCJs, and Bid Paperwork
The Department of Nuclear Engineering’s Business Office is located in Nuclear Engineering Building, room 301 & 306.
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. If you have any special requirements, please contact Pam Arrowood at 865-974-2525.
Candy Anderson
Financial Specialist I
311 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7558
ckitts2@utk.edu
Financial Specialist Functions:
- Accounts Payable, Travel, and HR Reviewer
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Proposal Assistance/Review
- Project Extensions
- Project Re-Budgets
- Project Close Outs
- Backup for Business Manager
Lydia Sharp
Administrative Specialist II
301-C Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-2525
lsalmon@utk.edu
Academic Specialist Functions:
- Assistant to Department Head
- Scholarship Assistance
- Timetable
- Student Profile Scheduling Assistance
- Textbook Purchasing
- Event Parking
- Departmental/College Academic Surveys
Rachel Bashore
Accounting Specialist I
306-C Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-1963
rbashore@utk.edu
Accounting Specialist Functions:
- Accounts Payable Invoices
- Accounts Payable Contracts
- Purchase Requisition, NCJs, and Bid Paperwork
- Asset Creation
- Miscellaneous Reimbursement
- Travel
- Verify/Submit Procurement Card Statements
- Website, Social Media, and Digital Messaging
Missy Hodge
Accounting Specialist III
311 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7566
lhodge@utk.edu
Accounting Specialist Functions:
- Ledger Reconciliation
- Proposal Assistance/Review
- Project Extensions
- Project Re-Budgets
- Project Close Outs
Elan Young
Communication Specialist III
301 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7203
elan@tennessee.edu
Communication Specialist Functions:
- Student, Faculty, Staff Communications
- Press Releases/External Communications
- Newsletter
Student Advising Staff
Amanda Lovelace
Professional Advisor
304 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-8240
alovela4@utk.edu
Undergraduate Advisor Functions:
- Student Tours
- Undergraduate Advising
Technical Staff
Scott Emert
Technical Specialist III
316 Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7551
wemert@utk.edu
Technical Specialist Functions:
- Machine Shop Support
- Teaching Lab Support
- Research Technical Support
- Radiation Safety
- Shipping & Receiving
- Research Purchasing
Ashly Pearson
Senior IT Technologist
316-C Nuclear Engineering Building
865-974-7578
apearson@utk.edu
IT Specialist Functions:
- Computer Support
- Research Electronics Support
- Student Seating
- Electronics Purchasing
- Copier ID Assignments
- Shipping and Receiving Backup
- Asset Administration