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Supporting Our Profession

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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Bill Long

DIRECTOR, BUSINESS PARTNER

Follett Group Vice President
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

 

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

James Adams
Phil Allison
Ana Alvarez
Benjamin Anderson
Margarida Baganha
LeVita Bassett
Christopher Bradie
Keith Brady
Gregory Bryant
Trent Bucy
Robert Buehler
Kara Bunde-Dunn
Pamela Burke
Jared Ceja
Pat Clelland
Jerry Clemmer
Pamela Connor
Anthony Coschignano
Brian Cousins
Salli Darden
Martha Davidson
Lorelle Davies
Jennifer DeCaria
Carl Dieso
Elysa Doss
Jon Downing
Nathan Downs
Stephanie Edgett
Riley Egan
Patty Eldred
Gordon Elson

Lynn Ernsting
Mathew Felthousen
Gino Galutera
Carlos Garcia
Lisa Goberis
Michael Gogliotti
Denise Golden
Jennifer Gray
Ryan Greene
Amber Grenhart
Robert Grieve
Abby Hansen
Katelin Happy
Gheretta Harris
Maria Hoagland
Sandra Horn
Brenda Hovis
Deborah Huebler
Erica B Jackson
Keonta Johnson
Jean Kwaterski
Larry Lee
Amy Lewis
Paul Loving
Sheena Majette
Neil Markley
Michael Masney
Mark McLaughlin
Andy Meeks
Angela Meldonian
Emily Messa
Suzie Mize
Kevin Moffitt

Rick Moreci
Donna Morris-Powell
Erica Nehrling
Aaron Neilson
Adam Nevill
Kimberly Oleinacz
Rico Ovalles
Robin Parker
Joseph Pearson
Angela Peterson
Colin Porter
Alex Porter
Matt Portner
Debbie Portner
Ron Portwine
Tiffany Quattlebaum
William Redwine
Jennifer Reed
Chris Reed
Eileen Richey
Theresa Rivello
Jim Ruoff
Corey Salem
Jeremy Schenk
Stuart Schwartz
Scott Seagren
Matthew Sirinek
Rich Steele
Matthew Sterne
Paul Stevenson
Matt Suwalski
J. Rex Tolliver
Kennedy Turner
LaNiece Tyree
Gina Vanacore
David Wiseley
R. Zinsky

NACAS Foundation

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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