Office of University Budgets' Staff
Jeffrey A. Djerlek, CPA
Jeffrey received his Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) and bachelor’s degree from UWF. His Master’s degree had a specialization in the taxation field of study. Jeffrey has over 15 years of experience in accounting, including the public accounting forum. He started his career at UWF at the UWF Foundation in March of 2007, and came to the Controller’s Office in 2013.
Sharon A. Jordan
Sharon received her Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) and bachelor’s degree from Florida State University. She is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida and has experience in such fields as electric services and radio broadcasting. Sharon began her career at UWF as a Business Manager in the President's Office. She joined the Budget Department in the Controller’s Office in May of 2022.
Tony Templeton
Tony received his Bachelor of Science in Finance/Controllership (B.S.), a Master of Science in Administration/Public Admin (M.S.A.), and a Master of Accountancy/Taxation (M.Acc.) from the University of West Florida. He has more than 12 years of accounting experience spanning across three higher education institutions. Tony began his career at UWF as a Business Manager in Research Administration and Engagement. He joined the Budget Department in the Controller’s Office in January 2023.
Susie McKnight
Senior Accountant
Phone: 850.474.3027
Office: Building 20E, Room 108
Susie received her Master of Business Administration and her bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University. She has experience working in both public and private higher education, and has over 5 years of accounting experience. Susie began her career at UWF in the Budget Department of the Controller’s Office in February 2024.
Josie J. Warren, B.S.B.A. Acc.
Josie received her Bachelor of Science Business Administration-Accounting (B.S.B.A.-Acc.) from UWF and an associate degree from Pensacola State College. She has over 10 years of accounting experience. Josie joined the Budget Department in the Controller’s Office in May of 2011.
Rene E. Malaise
Rene ("Rennie") received his Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (B.S.) from the University of Illinois (U of I) with a concentration in Management Information Systems. He has 4 years of accounting experience with Alltel Corp. and over 27 years’ experience as a systems analyst and software engineer at the U of I. He joined the Budget Department in the Controller’s Office in September of 2018.