Derby Staff
Mark Edwards, MS
Unit Director, Derby Dining Center
- Instructor, Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics
- Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona
- Master of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics, Kansas State University
- Participated in culinary-enhancement workshops at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
- Culinary Awards:
- American Culinary Federation, Bronze Medal, Team Competition (2002)
- Employed in Housing and Dining since 1983
If you’re looking for Mark, you’re likely to find him in several different Derby locations. As unit director of Derby Dining Center, he may be upstairs conversing with customers and staff, or tending to general administrative duties in his office downstairs. Mark, a HRIMD faculty member and special-events committee chair, is always busy instructing HRIMD students, or planning for the next Dining Services special-dinner event. He has attended numerous culinary-training workshops, and his culinary skills and knowledge have helped our staff win numerous NACUFS Culinary Challenge awards. Mark welcomes you to call, e-mail, or stop by his office if you have food-related questions, Ford, Moore, Haymaker, or West associated special events or picnics questions, or would simply like to discuss how we can improve your dining experience at Derby.
Holly Pishney, BS
Training Table Coordinator; Special Events Coordinator
- Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management with a minor in Business, Kansas State University
- Participated in culinary-enhancement workshops at the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
- Catering workshop at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York
- Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2001
Holly wears many hats at Derby! Whether it be athletic training-table manager, catering coordinator, or special-events committee member, Holly is always on the go. You will typically find Holly on A line checking food quality, or planning the next big catering event. Holly showcases her natural creativity and talent for decorating and cuisine each week at Derby during “Change Ups!”. Holly welcomes you to visit with her at Derby or by phone or e-mail about suggestions for “Change ups!”, monotony breakers, or about how we can improve your Derby dining experience.
Tyrone Wilkens
Early-Shift Production and Service Coordinator, Derby Dining Center
- Bachelor of Science, Social Science, Kansas State University
- ServSafe Certified
- Completed Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Participated in NACUFS Workshops, Foodservice Management Institute at Buffalo, New York
- Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2000, continuously since 2004.
If you’re looking for Tyrone, you will likely find him in Derby’s production kitchen. As the early-shift manager, Tyrone’s dedicated to satisfying our dinner customers. Not only does Tyrone oversee early-shift food production, he also mentors and trains student employees in the service and production areas. Although Tyrone is always on the move, he really enjoys visiting with customers. If you have specific questions about menu items, ingredients, or general Derby questions, feel free to talk to Tyrone.
Becky Everley, BA
Sanitation Manager, Derby Dining Center
- Bachelor of Arts, Art History, French, and History, with a minor in Women’s Studies, Kansas State University
- Completed Bloodborne Pathogen Training
- Employed at Housing and Dining Services since 1996
Becky’s top priority is making sure the Derby Sanitation Department runs smoothly. For you, this means clean dishes! Becky’s experience in the sanitation department the last ten years has been invaluable for troubleshooting potential problems. You will find her all over Derby Dining Center working with her staff to keep Derby shiny clean, and supplied with plenty of clean service ware and pots and pans. Feel free to visit with Becky anytime via the phone, e-mail, or in person about sanitation comments and concerns.
Michelle Netson, MS, RD, LD
Instructor/Project Director Food Systems
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- Bachelor of Science, Dietetics and Institutional Management, Kansas State University, 1976
- Master of Science, Adult, Occupational and Continuing Education, Kansas State University, 2004
- ServSafe Instructor
- Nutrition Education Committee for Dining Services
- Participated in culinary-enhancement workshop at the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
- Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 1976, continuously since 1994
Michelle wears numerous hats for Dining Services, the primary being the project leader for implementation of Computrition Recipe Managment System into Dining Services Operations. As a registered dietitian, her talents and knowledge are utilized frequntly on the nutrition-education committee and as a ServSafe instructor. Her food-safety instruction has help our staff increase their knowledge and understanding of food-safety issues. Michelle is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, Dietetic Association of Kansas State University, Kaw Valley Dietetic Association, National Association of College and University Foodservice, and the Manhattan Young Life Board.