Need help? We’re here to answer questions large and small.
Not sure where to start? Digital development officers can answer a variety of questions and can help you find the answers you need. Consider us your personal concierge for all things giving at K-State.
Emily Topjon Development Manager
785-775-2089
emilyt@ksufoundation.org
Alyssa Keller Digital Development Officer
785-775-2204
alyssak@ksufoundation.org
Maria Kimzey Digital Development Officer
785-775-2074
mariak@ksufoundation.org
Megan Rohr Digital Development Officer
785-775-2045
meganr@ksufoundation.org
Who to contact for common questions
Contact the Events and Donor Engagement team
RSVP@ksufoundation.org
785-775-2040
Contact the editor
good@ksufoundation.org
Contact the Development Services team
785-775-2100 foundation@ksufoundation.org
Contact the Strategic Solicitations team
giving@ksufoundation.org
Contact the Donor Compliance team
donorcompliance@ksufoundation.org
Contact the Gift Planning team
giftoptions@ksufoundation.org
Contact a development officer
Our team of specialized development professionals can serve as your philanthropic advisors. Meet the team.
College of Agriculture
Bradley Anderson Development Officer – Agriculture
785-775-2126
bradleya@ksufoundation.org
Christian Calliham Development Officer – Agriculture
785-775-2070
christianc@ksufoundation.org
Casey Droddy Senior Development Officer – Agriculture
785-775-2042
caseyd@ksufoundation.org
Kerry Wefald Senior Director of Development – Agriculture
785-775-2090
kerryw@ksufoundation.org
College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Damon Fairchild Senior Director of Development – Architecture, Planning and Design
785-775-2086
damonf@ksufoundation.org
College of Arts and Sciences
Frank Cummings Director of Development – Arts and Sciences
785-775-2094
frankc@ksufoundation.org
Ellen McLain Executive Development Officer – Arts and Sciences
785-775-2073
ellenm@ksufoundation.org
Ian Peters Development Officer – Arts and Sciences
785-775-2096
ianp@ksufoundation.org
Grant Topjon Development Officer – Arts and Sciences
785-775-2071
grantt@ksufoundation.org
Erica Walsh Senior Development Officer – Arts and Sciences
785-775-2062
ericaw@ksufoundation.org
College of Business Administration
Dillon Boggs Senior Director of Development – Business Administration
785-775-2051
dillonb@ksufoundation.org
Brady Fritz Senior Development Officer – Business Administration
785-775-2061
bradyf@ksufoundation.org
Darin Russell Executive Development Officer – Business Administration
785-775-2085
darinr@ksufoundation.org
Jared Schiel Executive Development Officer- Business Administration
785-650-7136
jareds@ksufoundation.org
College of Education
Matt LaGree Director of Development – Education
785-775-2083
mattl@ksufoundation.org
John Walter Development Officer- Education
785-775-2084
johnw@ksufoundation.org
Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Jenna Brown Senior Director of Development – Engineering
785-775-2043
jennab@ksufoundation.org
Risa Flanders Development Officer – Engineering
785-775-2032
risaf@ksufoundation.org
Gavin Hargrave Executive Development Officer – Engineering
785-775-2047
gavinh@ksufoundation.org
Chris Hinckley Development Officer – Engineering
785-775-2029
chrish@ksufoundation.org
Adam Jimison Executive Development Officer – Engineering
785-775-2069
adamj@ksufoundation.org
College of Health and Human Sciences
Jeff Haug Director of Development – Health and Human Sciences
785-775-2061
jeffh@ksufoundation.org
Jefferson Simmons Development Officer
785-775-2153
jeffersons@ksufoundation.org
College of Veterinary Medicine
Joan Burton Executive Development Officer – Veterinary Medicine
785-775-2057
joanb@ksufoundation.org
Alyssa Farran Development Officer – Veterinary Medicine
785-775-2201
alyssaf@ksufoundation.org
Torrey Lonker Development Officer – Veterinary Medicine
785-775-2137
torreyl@ksufoundation.org
Corporate and foundation partners
Galen Bunning Senior Director of Corporate Relations and Director of Development – Aerospace and Technology
785-775-2138
galenb@ksufoundation.org
Rebecca Lester Director of Foundation Relations
785-775-2202
rebeccal@ksufoundation.org
Whitney Riley Associate Vice President of Corporate and Foundation Development
785-775-2203
whitneyr@ksufoundation.org
Tracy Robinson Director of Corporate Development
785-775-2091
tracyr@ksufoundation.org
Gift planning
Sarah Buda Senior Gift Planning Officer
785-775-2155
sarahb@ksufoundation.org
Darci Cain, CTFA Senior Director of Gift Planning
785-775-2095
darcic@ksufoundation.org
Gordon Dowell Executive Gift Planning Officer
785-775-2148
gordond@ksufoundation.org
Brenda McCrady Senior Executive Gift Planning Officer
785-775-2098
brendam@ksufoundation.org
Kent Sedlacek Senior Executive Gift Planning Officer
785-775-2097
kents@ksufoundation.org
Josh Simpson Gift Planning Officer
785-775-2150
joshs@ksufoundation.org
Universitywide
Courtney Artman Senior Development Officer – Universitywide
785-775-2206
courtneya@ksufoundation.org
Ty Brull Development Officer – Universitywide
785-224-4838
tyb@ksufoundation.org
Tom Curoe Development Officer – Universitywide
785-775-2041
tomc@ksufoundation.org
Zach Hanood Senior Development Officer – Universitywide
785-775-2058
zachh@ksufoundation.org
Mitch Harris Asst. Director of Development- Universitywide
785-775-2072
mitchh@ksufoundation.org
Scott Jensen Assistant Director of Development – Universitywide
785-775-2079
scottj@ksufoundation.org
Evan Jones Sr. Director of Development – Universitywide
785-775-2078
evanj@ksufoundation.org
Janna Kleweno Development Officer – Universitywide
620-481-3240
jannak@ksufoundation.org
Matt Ribble Development Officer – Universitywide
785-775-2066
mattr@ksufoundation.org
Paul Taylor Senior Development Officer – Universitywide
785-775-2081
pault@ksufoundation.org