Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Edward Parks, a day shift custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on Jan. 4, 2026 after 32 years of service! Edward has had many different jobs during his time with the university. He worked as a painter for two...

Kirk Wright, a turbine generator operator with Heat and Power in Energy and Utilities, will retire from Purdue University on Friday, Nov. 28 after 43 years of service! Kirk has been at the university since 1982 when he started with Building Services. He...

Tari Gemmecke, a business assistant working with Energy and Utilities, will retire from Purdue University on Friday, Oct. 31 after 40 years of service. Tari has been at the university since April 1985 when she started as a clerk in Procurement Services. In 1990, she...

After nearly 28 years of dedicated service, Dale Kesler, a valued member of the Grounds Department, will retire on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Dale began his Purdue career in 1998 as a grounds worker, maintaining the landscapes around several iconic campus...

Aubrey Strasser has joined Administrative Operations as an associate business analyst, reporting to Jacob Garis and the data governance team. In this role, Aubrey will focus on documentation, processes and data validation. She will also assist with maintaining the central ticket system and...

Steve Miller, a project coordination manager with Energy and Utilities, will retire from Purdue University on Thursday, Oct. 2 after 45 years of service! Steve has been with the university since 1978, starting in the general labor department for Buildings...

I am pleased to announced that Drew Furry has been named director of Strategic Facility Initiatives. In this newly established role, Drew provides leadership and guidance for complex, high-impact facility and space initiatives. He is responsible for overseeing university priorities...

We are pleased to welcome Damon Bell as the new senior director of the Purdue Memorial Union and Auxiliary Services, effective Aug. 6. In this role, Bell will oversee a broad range of operations across hospitality, conference and event services...

I’m excited to welcome Carrie Brunke to Purdue University in Indianapolis as the new Assistant Director of Auxiliary Services. Carrie brings more than 15 years of experience in higher education operations and leadership, most recently serving as Director of Operations...

Michael Harris, a refrigeration mechanic with Operations and Maintenance, officially retired from Purdue University on July 25 after 36 years of service. He began his career at Purdue in December 1988 as a test and balance technician. He has also...