Enterprise Risk Management moves to new department, provides key services to OHIO community

Ohio University’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) office has relocated to new offices and to a new organizational home.

Beginning in January 2025, ERM is now part of the Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance and has moved to Grosvenor Hall 250. The office also has a new website integrated with the Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance’s site.

Previously under University Human Resources, the restructure aligns ERM’s risk mitigation function with Internal Audit and University Compliance.

“Our Enterprise Risk Management team provides essential services for the OHIO community,” said Executive Director and Chief Audit Executive Mary Ann Boyle. “This transition serves to build on and further strengthen the foundation for a comprehensive assurance framework that will drive operational excellence, institutional integrity and strategic risk management. We are excited for this new direction and opportunity for more integrated collaboration in support of a shared focus on identifying, addressing, mitigating and monitoring risk.”

ERM’s key responsibilities at Ohio University include Risk Management and Insurance, Workers’ Compensation, and oversight of the Minors on Campus program.

• Larry Wines serves as the director of Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance and is part of the new OARC leadership team 
• Lori Markins, University claims coordinator, is available to assist with questions about OHIO’s Minors on Campus programs
• Eric James, manager of Enterprise Risk Management and Workers’ Compensation, is responsible for Workers' Compensation questions and claims

For more information on Enterprise Risk Management at Ohio University, contact the office at insurance@ohio.edu or see the new Enterprise Risk Management website.