June 10, 2026Merit and promotion increases, Bravo Award event, interview and resource guideLearn More
Promotions announced as leadership changes take effect for Administrative Operations Several promotions within the Administrative Operations organization have been announced as Jay Wasson begins his role as the new senior vice president. To help facilitate a smooth leadership transition, the following promotions are now in effect. Amanda Carlson has been… Learn More
Retirement of Ruby Figueroa Ruby Figueroa, a custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on Friday, Nov. 6 after nearly 12 years of service! Ruby’s first seven years with the university were spent working the evening shift at the Biochemistry Building (BCHM) and… Learn More
Purdue announces promotions for Indianapolis and West Lafayette Two senior leaders are being promoted as the university continues efforts to expand development and growth of the Indianapolis campus, Purdue’s top priority and most important opportunity. Michael B. Cline, senior vice president for Administrative Operations and chief operating officer… Learn More
Welcome Joseph Whitlock as senior director for Environmental Health and Safety I am excited to welcome Joseph Whitlock as the new senior director for Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), who started on Monday (Oct. 19). In this role, Joseph will oversee EHS, supporting a culture of safety and regulatory compliance for… Learn More
Retirement of Leslie Gray Leslie Gray, a clerk with Administrative Services, will retire from Purdue University on Oct. 30 after 19 years of service! Leslie started with the university in 2007 with the department that was known at the time as Accounts Payable and Travel…. Learn More
Welcome Major Dana R. Perodeau as part of Air Force Education with Industry (EWI) program I am pleased to welcome Major Dana R. Perodeau as Administrative Operations (AO) partners with the United States Air Force to provide real-world and hands-on experiences. The partnership is part of the Air Force’s Education with Industry (EWI) program, also… Learn More
Welcome Chris Reed as senior director of the Purdue Memorial Union and Auxiliary Services Operations I am pleased to welcome Chris Reed as the new senior director of the Purdue Memorial Union and Auxiliary Services Operations, effective Monday (Aug. 31). In this role, Chris will oversee the operations of the Purdue Memorial Union, Purdue Conferences… Learn More
New Facility Management team supports campus buildings and customers A new department is now part of the Administrative Operations organization; Facility Management is focused on supporting people across campus by providing safe, comfortable and efficient building environments. Facility managers coordinate physical buildings, equipment and daily operations. Facility Management, within… Learn More
Retirement of Jaylene Nichols Jaylene Nichols, administrative assistant for Capital Planning and Projects, will retire from Purdue on Sept. 4 after 21 years of service! Jaylene started with the university in 2004 as a secretary for the department that was known at the time as… Learn More
Retirement of Jeff Storms Jeff Storms, a warehouse and surplus specialist with Materials Management and Distribution, will retire from Purdue University on Friday, July 31 after 10 years of service! Jeff began his Purdue career as surplus supervisor and quickly became a trusted resource for… Learn More
A Message from Senior Vice President Cline: Recognizing Our Successes and Announcing Promotions Learn More
Capital Planning and Projects Announcement from Jay Wasson Over the last few years, Administrative Operations (AO), grounded in our guiding principles of safe, reliable and transformative, has strengthened our focus on our people through intentional leadership development and succession planning across key roles within the organization. Our collective… Learn More
