Management Team
| Derek Jackson | Director of Housing and Dining Services Associate Vice President of Student Life | derekaj@k-state.edu | 785-532-0323 |
Derek is the director of housing and dining services at K-State. He oversees all aspects of the department, including operation of the residence halls, dining centers, facilities maintenance division and more. Read More Derek began his housing career as a hall director while completing his undergraduate and graduate degrees. He then served as area coordinator at the University of Georgia from 1993 to 1997. Derek came to K-State in 1997 after accepting the position of Assistant Director for Residence Life, which he held until 2005 when he was promoted to Associate Director for Administrative Services and Residence Life. In 2011, he assumed the role of director. Derek is now associate director of residence life as well, and oversees the Center for Childhood Development, Counseling Services, the K-State Student Union, Lafene Health Center and Recreational Services. EducationB.S. Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 1989 Professional Service
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| Michael Crow | Associate Director for Administrative Services | mcrow@k-state.edu | 785-532-6453 |
Michael transferred to our department from the K-State Office of the Registrar in 2012. He is responsible for strategic leadership in financial planning and analysis, as well as fiscal resource management. Michael supervises the department’s business operations, administrative services and information technology units, and manages the department’s budget. Read More As the associate registrar for student information systems at K-State since 2002, Michael directed the testing, training and implementation of the iSIS system. His background includes years of experience in financial services management and accounting at area businesses and state agencies. EducationB.S. Business Administration-Marketing, 1985 Professional Service
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| Mary Molt, Ph.D., R.D., L.D. | Associate Director; Assistant Professor Hospitality Management and Dietetics | marymolt@k-state.edu | 785-532-0324 |
Mary joined the department in 1973 as an administrative dietitian/assistant unit manager at Derby Dining Center and assistant instructor for the Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics program. She has also served as administrative dietitian/unit manager at Kramer Dining Center, director of Derby Dining Center, and her current role as associate director of the department and assistant professor of hospitality management and dietetics. Read More Mary is a recipient of the prestigious International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Gold Plate Award. EducationB.S. Dietetics and Home Economics Education, University of Nebraska - Kearney, 1971 Professional Service
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| John Pence, R.D., L.D. | Senior Associate Director; Instructor, Hospitality Management and Dietetics | jpence@k-state.edu | 785-532-0322 |
John joined the housing and dining services staff in 1963 as a graduate student. In the years since, he has served as manager of K-State's dining centers, instructor of courses in Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics, and his current position of senior associate director. Read More John is a recipient of the prestigious International Foodservice Manufacturers Association Silver Plate Award. EducationB.S. Industrial Management, Purdue University, 1963 Professional Service
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| Skyler Harper | Associate Director for Facilities Management | harper@k-state.edu | 785-532-6494 |
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. Read More Other operations supervised by Skyler include master planning, budgeting, facility assessment, project programming, project management, project tracking, proformas, inventory, employee/public safety, code/regulation compliance, contractor/vendor management, contract management, procurement, sustainability, energy management and utilities. EducationBachelor of Architecture, Kansas State University, 1982 Professional Service
Award-Winning Projects Skyler Managed
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| Kevin Cook | Associate Director for Departmental Initiatives | kcook@k-state.edu | 785-532-2644 |
As interim associate director, Kevin oversees the leadership, diversity, academic and new student recruitment efforts for students living on campus. He also supervises the marketing and communications office. Read More He supervises the departmental initiatives team, the Derby Academic Resource Center staff and the tutoring program. Kevin advises the Housing and Dining Ambassadors as well as the Cultural and Diversity Advocates. EducationB.S. Biology, Southeast Missouri State University, 1998 Professional Service
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| Nick Lander | Associate Director for Residence Life | lander@k-state.edu | 785-532-7659 |
Nick has served the department in its residence life area since 2008. He works with the housing staff to provide students with a safe, comfortable and learning-centered residential experience. Read More Nick also directly supervises the Residence Life Coordinators and is involved with safety and security, crisis management and student conduct. Previously, Nick was the coordinator for leadership development at K-State, and served in housing management roles at the University of Arizona and Ball State University. EducationB.S. Psychology, Kansas State University, 2001 Professional Service
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Derek's Bio
Michael's Bio
Mary's Bio
John's Bio
Skyler's Bio
Kevin's Bio
Nick's Bio