Lone Star College-Kingwood Finance & Strategy Department
Supporting fiscal excellence, strategic planning, and operational transparency.
Message from the Vice President
Welcome to the Finance & Strategy Department at Lone Star College-Kingwood.
Our team is committed to maintaining accurate financial reporting, transparent communication, and strong partnerships across campus divisions. We believe accountability and collaboration are essential to ensuring that every resource supports student learning and institutional excellence.
Jennifer Martinez, Vice President of Finance & Strategy, LSC-Kingwood
About Our Department
The Finance & Strategy Department at Lone Star College-Kingwood provides leadership, guidance, and administrative support to ensure responsible financial management and operational efficiency across the campus. Our mission is to promote accountability, streamline processes, and empower departments with the tools and resources needed to make data-informed decisions.
Our team works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and college leadership to maintain financial integrity, manage budgets, and support strategic planning that aligns with the college's goals.
Contact information
Jennifer Martinez
Vice President
Finance & Strategy
Jennifer.L.Martinez
@LoneStar.edu
Dena Meshell
Director
Business Operations
Dena.B.Meshell
@LoneStar.edu
Andrew "Drew" Gonzalez
Business Manager
Andrew.G.Gonzalez
@LoneStar.edu
Jennifer Javier
Budget Manager
Business Operations
Jennifer.Javier
@LoneStar.edu
Deanna Taylor
Administrative Assistant to the Vice President
Deanna.Taylor
@LoneStar.edu
Samantha Clark
Coordinator III
Contracts & Procurement
Samantha.A.Clark
@LoneStar.edu
Kimberly Sweppenhiser
Coordinator III
Events Business Operations
Kimberly.R.Sweppenhiser@LoneStar.edu
Jaxon Raye
Coordinator III, Travel & Expense
Jaxon.Raye@LoneStar.edu
Campus Trainings & Meetings
We host monthly Budget Manager meetings and periodic Travel & Expense training sessions to support department leaders in managing their budgets effectively.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Purchasers, Contract Owners & Travel and Expense Meeting
- May 20th, 2026 | APA 119 | 1 p.m.- 2 p.m.
- Travel & Expense Training - Coming Soon
Room Reservations
Please email KC-RoomReservations@lonestar.edu to request information or to reserve a room/space. Please provide pertinent details for the event, including date, time frame, expected head count, a description of the event and any additional services that will be needed.
A reply email will be sent with any follow up questions. Then total pricing for the event will be given, and if agreed upon, a Facility Use Agreement would be sent for review and signature. All external requests will require a Facility Use Agreement along with a Certificate of Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 in general liability.
Contact Us
For questions or assistance, please reach out to our team:
Office Location: Vice President Administrative Services, Business Office, Room 214-222
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.