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Brian Sagendorf

Vice President

 (208)282-3343

 briansagendorf@isu.edu

 Human Development Center (82) Room 106

  • Campus Operations Division
  • Human Resources
  • Call for Projects
  • Admin and Leadership Council 
  • Anything Soccer related

In his position, Brian supports several units on campus, including Human Resources, Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability, Public Safety, Facilities Services, and Auxiliary Services. Before this role, Sagendorf served as Idaho State University's Chief HR Officer since 2013. In that role, he led the Human Resources team to provide services for nearly 1,800 full-time university faculty and staff. As Chief HR Officer, Sagendorf worked extensively with University and state-level executive leadership to develop and implement HR policy.

From 2008 to 2013, Sagendorf served as the human resources director for the City of Idaho Falls, where he planned, organized, and directed all operations for the City Division of Human Resources in areas such as classification and compensation, talent acquisition, employee/labor relations, HRIS, benefits administration, employee development/training, and workers compensation/risk management. 

Lisa Russell

Executive Assistant

 (208)282-4716

 lisarussell@isu.edu or campusoperations@isu.edu

 Human Development Center (82) Room 105

  • Executive Leadership Support
  • Project & Initiative Coordination
  • Executive Calendar Management & Communications
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Community Relations
  • Operational Process Improvement
  • Meeting & Event Coordination
  • University Memberships
  • Website and Data Management

Lisa Russell serves as the Executive Assistant for the Division of Campus Operations at Idaho State University, providing executive-level administrative and operational support to the Vice President for Campus Operations and the Vice President for Finance & University Planning. In this role, she manages executive operations, coordinates complex projects and communications, oversees high-level scheduling and event logistics, and serves as a trusted liaison among university leadership, campus departments, and external partners. She is committed to fostering collaboration, improving operational efficiency, and supporting strategic initiatives that advance the university's mission.

Lisa brings more than 30 years of progressive administrative, financial, and operational experience spanning higher education, public education, accounting, construction, and private industry. Prior to joining Campus Operations, she served as Management Assistant in Idaho State University's College of Health, where she supported executive leadership through major institutional initiatives, organizational transitions, budget administration, project coordination, and process improvement. Her career has been defined by building strong relationships, developing efficient systems, and providing thoughtful, solutions-oriented support to executive leaders.

Known for her collaborative approach, professionalism, and attention to detail, Lisa enjoys contributing to initiatives that strengthen the university while creating positive, lasting partnerships across campus.

Outside of work, Lisa is the proud mother of three adult children and enjoys reading, cooking, hiking and exploring the outdoors. She also enjoys attending concerts and believes life's greatest moments are often found in the simple experiences shared with family and friends.