Leadership

Marcus Grimes, CPSM
Director, Procurement and Warehousing
512-232-9540 / mgrimes@austin.utexas.edu

Marcus has more than 30 years of materials management experience, holding various roles in government, commercial, and higher education procurement and supply chain management. He has been with The University of Texas at Austin since 2010, serving in the Procurement Office prior to joining Business and Financial Services. Marcus is qualified as a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) through the State of Texas Comptroller’s office and holds a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University.

Aileen Simmons Bantau
Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
abantau@austin.utexas.edu 

Aileen has over 20 years of service with The University, with experience in both academic and non-academic departments providing financial analysis and reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.  Aileen successfully led a project to present financial information in Tableau resulting in more timely and interactive reporting for the departments she supports.  Prior to joining the University, Aileen worked in Florida as a school-based accountant in K-12 public education and in the banking industry. Aileen has a bachelor’s degree from Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.