Elizabeth Banycky was hired as Assistant Controller for the SIU Foundation in 1987.  She became the Treasurer in 1996, and currently serves as Interim Chief Executive Officer of the SIU Foundation.

In 1984, Banycky earned a dual bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance from SIU.  A certified public accountant since 1991, she is the principal financial officer of the SIU Foundation.  Banycky also serves as a member of the CASE Institutionally Related Foundation National Committee.