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The commitment of the Foundation is steadfast – to continually position auxiliary professionals, the higher education market, and students for greatness.

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Our Purpose

We envision a future where all students can be successful

The NACAS Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that improves the quality of life for students and supports affordability in higher education by funding grants and scholarships, professional development programs, and research initiatives for auxiliary services professionals, students, and institutions.

We promote equality and the diversity of people and ideas for the benefit of the public. Our work fosters innovation, collaboration, and creative thinking to improve students’ quality of life.

Through the generous support of individuals and business partners, the NACAS Foundation has been able to help fund industry scholarships, financially support students, create and maintain basic needs programs & services on campus, provide industry research funds, and support the growth and development of auxiliary leaders.

Official Documents & Minutes
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Emily A. Messa, Ph.D., CASP

PRESIDENT

Senior Associate Vice Chancellor/
Associate Vice President for Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Term ends: October 2025

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Jason Rex Tolliver, CASP

FOUNDATION PAST-PRESIDENT

Vice President for Student Affairs and Academic Support
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina
Term ends: November 2025

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Angela Peterson

VICE PRESIDENT

Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Enterprises
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC
Term Ends: Fall 2025

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James E. Dwyer, CASP

TREASURER

Vice Chancellor for University Business Services
Washington University - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Term ends: 2025

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Scott Seagren, CASP

NACAS BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

Business Officer and Director of Business and Technology 
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
​Term Ends: Fall 2025

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Ron Portwine, CASP

DIRECTOR - Central Region

Associate VP for Administration and Business Affairs
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI
Term ends: November 2025

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Kevin D’Onofrio

DIRECTOR - East Region

Executive Director
SUNY Cobleskill Auxiliary Services
Cobleskill, NY
Term ends: 2026

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Joseph Pearson, CASP

DIRECTOR - West Region

Executive Director Auxiliary Enterprises
Central Washington University
Ellensburg WA
Term ends: 2025

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Kennedy Turner

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS PARTNER

Vice President of Venue Partners, Trooh
Term ends: 2025

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Salli Darden

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS PARTNER

Senior Vice President Strategy, Education Compass Group, USA
Term ends: 2025

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Danielle Klinkhamer

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS PARTNER

Vice President, Sodexo Campus 
Term ends: 2025

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Rich Steele

Chief Executive Officer

NACAS

 

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DIRECTOR, BUSINESS PARTNER

Term ends: 2025

Professional Development
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Fund professional development programs including webinars, the Emerging Professionals Academy, the Institute for Leadership & Management, Senior Executive Summit, and CASP certification.

Professional Development Events

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Support scholarships and awards, including the Mereese Ladson Diversity Scholarship, the Hassmiller CASP Scholarship, and the David H. Lord Award for Exemplary Community Service

Scholarships & Awards

Our Impact

After investing more than a million dollars back in higher education, the work of the NACAS Foundation is more important now than ever before. Students are faced with new levels of uncertainty. Reduced access to affordable housing and the prospect of food insecurity are real problems. Research shows that these financial challenges are not new, but heightened since the pandemic.

Donate to support new industry initiatives, including the Campus Care Grant, virtual education experiences, and awards & scholarships.

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$143,000 provided in scholarships and grants to campus professionals

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Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities - Contact us to learn more.

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$13,000 provided directly to undergraduate students

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$824,000 provided to professional development and learning initiatives for higher education professionals

2023 NACAS Foundation Individual Donors
Aaron Weiss
Adam Summer
Ali Bartmer
Ali Molnar
Alicia Solano
Alison Bonsell
Alison Rabschnuk
Allyson Sproul
Amber Grenhart
American Dining Creations
Amy Gray
Amy Lewis
Ana Alvarez, CASP
Andre Burgess
Andrea Rai
Angela Meldonian
Angela Peterson
Ann Roebuck
Another Source
Anthony Carinci
Anthony Coschignano, CASP
Argyle Smallwood, CASP
Ben Smith
Benjamin Perlman, CASP
Beth Lewis
Bill Cox, CASP
Bill Redwine
Bornette Donaldson
Brad Matous
Brandon Girts
Brett Jackson, CASP
Brian Browning, CASP
Cami Mcclure
Carey Brown
Carl Dieso
Carol Agomo
Carolina Amero
Carolyn Farley
Carvel Wallace
Casey Kelly
Chad Weiss
Chanel Brown
Cheryl Fabrizi
Chris Clifford, CASP
Chris Kesicke
Chuck Morrow
Clayton Gibson
Collin Richardson
Connie Davis
Craig Zemmin, CASP
Cristy Huffman
Dale Mason
DaNesha Allen, CASP
Daniel Armitage
Danielle Klinkhamer
David Amorine
David McQuillin
David Porter
David Wahr, CASP
David Wiseley, CASP
Dawn Molhoek
Deanne Ellison, CASP
Deborah Huebler, CASP
Delilah Wilson
Denishea Ortiz, CASP
Desiree Coltrane
Deverick Houston
Dina Villalobos
Donna Morris-Powell
Douglas Lape
Dr. Kristy Vienne, CASP
Dr. Andy Lachman, CASP
Dr. Anita Hicks
Dr. Drew Smith
Dr. Emily Messa, CASP
Dr. LeVita Bassett, CASP
Dr. Stephen Barr, CASP
Dwayne Isaacs
Ed Kane
Eileen Richey, CASP
Elizabeth Riede
Ellen Curtis
Emily Sandow
Eric Blackledge
Esmeralda Valdez, CASP
Eve Esch
Felecia Townsend
Fengmin Gong
Fred Hockenberry
Freshens
Garett DiStefano
Geno Corradetti
Gheretta Harris, CASP
Gina Vanacore
Ginny Goss
Glenn Loughridge
Gordon Elson
Greg Gorgone
Greg Minner
Gregory Bryant
Haley Sankey
Hoffmaster
Ian Lingwood
Independent College Bookstore Association
Rex Tolliver
Jack Burgess
Jackson A Meeks Jr
Jamal Featherstone
James Adams
James Dwyer, CASP
James Perkins
Jan Holland-Malcom
Jared Ceja, CASP
Jason Levy, CASP
Jason Mignogna
Jason Wiedenhoeft
Jay Pettus
Jean Cornett Hervey
Jeanae Frank
Jeff Dean
Jeff Dover
Jeff Rensel
Jeni Kisa
Jeremy Leiferman, CASP
Jerry Clemmer, CASP
Jessica Way
Jill Coons
Jim Gregory
Jim Meinecke
Jody Thompson
Joe Fortune
Joe Russo
Jon Downing
Jonathan Kukta, CASP
Joseph Pearson, CASP
Josh Wroniewicz, CASP
Joshua Bolick
Julie Bannister
Kamesha Hill
Katelin Happy
Kathryn Lavelle
Katie Beckman
Katie Grubb
Kelli Keegan Moring
Kelli Sheehan
Kelsey Finn
Kendall Hohmann
Kennedy Turner
Kenneth Boyer
Kenneth Stoner
Keonta Johnson
Kerri Sallusti
Kevin Leitner
Kevin Pearce
Kim Gunn
Kimberly Rademacher, CASP
Kris Leshner
Kristan Wun
Kristi Long
Krystal Bird
Kurt Ingerick
LaNiece Tyree, CASP
Lee Thompson, Jr
Lisa Catanese
Lisa Goberis, CASP
Lorelle Davies, CASP
Lynette Smith
Lynne Bell, CASP
Mabel VandenBerg
Maddison Burton
Marc Fournier
Maria Hoagland
Marie-Josée Hébert
Mark Robertson
Mark Schleyer
Mark Tarkanick
Martha Davidson, CASP
Marwan El Chafei
Mary Buck
Mary Elliott
Mary Ruchardson
Debbie Portner
Matt Portner
Matt Suwalski, CASP
Matthew Moss
Max Olshansky
Melissa McGuire
Melvin Bodmer Jr
Meredith Buie
Michael Baker
Michael Murphy
Michael West
Michelle Freedman
Mike McEneany
Millie Parke, CASP
Monica Duran
Monica Rattigan
Myra Haley
Nakia Dockery
Naomi Amuro
Nate Spielman
Neil Markley
Nicholas Segretario
Nick Duckwall
Nicole Nimmons
Nikesha Thomas
Nishmin Kashyap
Noel Kelly
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Paige Anderson
Pam Burke
Pam Mueller
Patrick Miner
Paul Riel
Penny Gustafson
pete beaulieu
Peter Ehlin
Peter Lee
Phillip Allison
Philomen Allen
Port City Java
Rachel Bly
Rachel Skipworth
Ramen Hall
Raymond Kohl
Rich Steele, CASP
Rick Moreci
Rico Ovalles
Riley Voce
Rob Corf
Robert Buehler
Robert Zinsky
Robin Hungerford
Robin Parker
Robin Stewart
Roger Clegg
Ron Portwine, CASP
Ronald Martel
Ryan Greene, CASP
Ryan Wagner
Salli Darden
Sandra Cain
Sandra Lee
Scott Seagren, CASP
Shannon Clegg
Sharilyn Hunke
Sheila Bailey
Sherrell Cork
Sodexo
Stephanie Edgett
Stephen Gibson
Stephen Ninneman
Steve Erickson
Tariq Marji
Teresa Slaton
Terri Pierce
The solution design group, inc.
Theresa Bump
Tim Maguire
Tim Siemens, CASP
Timothy Forseth
Tod Petrie
Tom Dorer
Tony Kwon
Tracy Baker
Tracy Kleparski
Tranitra Avery
Trent Bucy
Trevor Hunt
Vanessa Vazquez
Wendy Denman
William Hurley
William Long
Jackson William Mathews, CASP
Zach Smith

2025 NACAS Foundation Board Nominations

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Introducing the new NACAS Foundation Shop—your destination for exclusive NACAS-branded apparel! Every purchase you make not only lets you showcase your pride in the auxiliary services profession but also directly supports our mission. A portion of every sale goes to the NACAS Foundation, supporting initiatives like awards, scholarships, and professional development programs aimed at progressing our industry. Browse our collection now and help us promote excellence and innovation in college auxiliary services.

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Through generous support of members and business partners, the NACAS Foundation is able to fund professional development and leadership opportunities of NACAS members as they enhance higher education by utilizing the latest in campus services. Learn More

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