Ali Nittler
Office Location:
Webb-Brown Academic Center, Room 106, at 302 S 3rd St.
When you get to the Webb-Brown building, come in through the front door. Take the first hallway on your left, and the office will be in a room on the right.
Degrees:
Associate of Arts from Cowley College
Associate of Science from Cowley College
Bachelor’s in Business from Wichita State University
Master of Accountancy from Wichita State University
Biography and Interests:
As many Ark City youth do, Alison (Ali) Nittler chose to attend Cowley College and play softball for the Lady Tigers. After one year on the field, she decided it was time to hang up her cleats and focus fully on her education—especially after switching her major from Pre‑Pharmacy to Accounting. After completing her two years at Cowley and earning her Associate’s degree, she transferred to Wichita State University to study in the Barton School of Business.
During her time at WSU, Ali took a semester off to complete a public accounting internship with Allen, Gibbs & Houlik. Although she enjoyed her experience at AGH, she ultimately chose to continue her work with Oil Producers Inc. of Kansas (OPIK), a local oil and gas company that had first brought her on as an intern and later hired her full‑time after she earned her Bachelor’s degree.
Over her 12 years with OPIK, Ali gained experience in accounts receivable, billing, payroll, and joint interest billing (JIB), eventually serving as the revenue accountant. After more than a decade in the industry, she felt it was time for a new chapter—one that brought her back to her roots at Cowley College. She first joined the Athletic Department as the Assistant Athletic Director from 2022–2024. When a faculty position in accounting opened, Ali applied, and the rest is history (not the class).
Outside the classroom, Ali attends as many athletic events as she can. Her passion for sports hasn’t faded, even if she’s no longer working in athletics. You can usually find her working the scorer’s table in the gym or cheering from the sidelines at various fields. She is also one of three women helping lead the revitalized Student Pantry, a free resource available to all Cowley students.
Beyond Cowley, Ali enjoys spending time with her family, doting on her four‑legged “fur‑child” Luna, volunteering with Make‑A‑Wish, and taking the longest naps imaginable.