Facilities Staff

Skyler Harper Associate Director of Housing and Dining Services, Facilities Management harper@k-state.edu 785-532-6466

Skyler HarperSkyler's Bio

Skyler joined the department in 1995 as assistant director, having worked as a university architect for the K-State planning office since 1988. He's responsible for the physical facilities that house the department, and oversees housekeeping, building maintenance, grounds maintenance and construction duties.

James Hodges Production Manager jlhety@k-state.edu 785-532-6466

James HodgesJames' Bio

James has served as production manager for the housing and dining department since 1999. He is responsible for storeroom operations and material procurement, as well as maintenance of the construction document archive.

Kerry Jennings Senior Manager, Maintenance Shops kjenning@k-state.edu 785-532-3020

Kerry JenningsKerry's Bio

Kerry first joined the Housing and Dining Services maintenance team in 1998 as an Electrician I. He has advanced over the years to his current position as senior manager of the maintenance shops, overseeing the carpentry, electrical, grounds, HVAC, plumbing and painting areas of maintenance.

William Barss Physical Plant Supervisor Specialist wjbarssj@k-state.edu 785-532-6466

Bill BarssWilliam's Bio

Bill came to Housing and Dining Services in 2015. His duties as a senior operations manager are to oversee building maintenance, dining facilities repairs and custodial services' daily operations in department facilities.