Tamara (Tami) Payne
Administrative Manager, Animal Science

A long time CALS employee, Tami has worked in Natural Resources and the Environment, Communication, the School of Integrative Plant Science, Animal Science, and Biological & Environmental Engineering. Tami is a veteran of the Army National Guard and holds a masters degree in management and leadership. An avid sports enthusiast, she enjoys watching football, and women’s college and professional basketball, and was herself a powerlifter.
Professional Interests
- Innovating for efficiency and effectiveness
- Promoting a collaborative and collegial work environment
- Modeling and supporting work-life balance
- Striving for the win-win solutions
- Believing in personal accountability
Administrative Manager Duties
- Assists faculty with non-academic hiring and is the liaison between the department and CALS Human Resources
- Oversees all financial activity of the department
- Develops and supports administrative staff structures
- Partners with the chair on strategic initiatives
- Works with facilities on building maintenance and planning