Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services

Brenda Mowen, Director of Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services

West Virginia University’s Division of Finance has a new director of Procurement, Contracting and Payment Services—Brenda Mowen.

Mowen has held senior leadership positions in a variety of public sector organizations during her 25-year career in public procurement policy, contract management and small business engagement programs.

Most recently, she served as Chief Administrative Officer for a mass transit system in Tampa Florida, and led the procurement, contracts, diversity, information systems and marketing and communications functions.

Mowen earned an undergraduate degree from Wright State University and an MBA from the University of Dallas. She is a Certified Purchasing Manager and Certified Professional Contracts Manager, and serves on many professional boards and committees.

“We think Brenda is the right person to move our procurement function into a more strategic role,” said Senior Associate Vice President for Finance Dan Durbin. “We are fortunate to have someone of her professional stature and capabilities on our team.”