Lori Blum

Lori Blum
Lori Blum
Director of Finance

Lori joined GRC in October 2019.  Over the past 14 years, Lori has worked at various colleges at OSU, in fiscal and research management positions, and has extensive experience in OSU’s institutional fiscal and operational processes.  

Prior to joining OSU, Lori worked in banking as a commercial lender, working with small to mid-size businesses and business owners.  She gained extensive experience in developing business plans, growth management plans, and ownership transitions and buyouts.

Much of Lori’s professional career has been spent in roles that focus on budgeting, projections, business plans, contract negotiations, business buyouts, leveraged and capital leasing. 

Lori holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting/Finance and a Master’s in Business Administration from The Ohio State University.  She is also a Certified Research Administrator (CRA).