Board of Directors
The NACAS Board of Directors is the governing body for the Association. The Board meets regularly to provide strategic and financial oversight and direction to the CEO who manages NACAS on behalf of the Board.

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Board of Directors
Scott Seagren, CASP
PRESIDENT
Business Officer and Director of Business and Technology
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Term Ends: Fall 2026
LaNiece Tyree, CASP
PAST-PRESIDENT
Assistant Vice President
Auxiliary Enterprises
Howard University
Washington, DC
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Andy Lachman, Ph.D., CASP
PRESIDENT-ELECT
University Housing, Food & Mail Services Manager
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Esmeralda Valdez, Ph.D., CASP
VICE PRESIDENT
Assistant Vice President, University Services
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Kristy Vienne, Ed.D., CASP
TREASURER
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration
Lone Star College
Houston, TX
Term Ends: Fall 2029
Jim Dwyer, CASP
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Vice Chancellor for University Business Services
Washington University - St. Louis
St. Louis, MO
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Kim Rademacher, CASP
CENTRAL REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Executive Director, Auxiliary Services
Ferris State University
Mt Pleasant, MI
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Jonathan A. Kukta, MBA, CASP
EAST REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Chief Director of Strategy, Planning & Engagement Finance & Business and Commonwealth Campuses
Penn State University
University Park, PA
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Bill Cox, CASP
SOUTH REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Associate Director, Facilities Management
Texas A&M University
College Station , TX
Term Ends: Fall 2029
Eileen Richey
WEST REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Director of Auxiliary Services
San Juan College
Farmington, NM
Term Ends: Fall 2026
Ann Floresca, CASP
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Director, Retail Services
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
Term Ends: Fall 2029
Emily A. Messa, Ph.D., CASP
FOUNDATION PRESIDENT
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor/
Associate Vice President for Administration
University of Houston
Houston, TX
Term ends: Fall 2026
Rich Steele
CEO
NACAS
Qualifications and Duties for all National Board of Directors Positions
- Members of the National Board of Directors (National Board) must be a full-time employee of a member institution in good standing.
- Members of the National Board shall:
- Support the mission and vision of the Association.
- Practice the established values in the values statement.
- Conduct business in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
- Read, understand and uphold the By-laws of the Association.
- Adhere to the NACAS Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
- Conduct business in compliance with established policies.
- Serve as a full voting member of the National Board and attend Board meetings, the C3X Annual Conference and Expo and Leadership Team Meetings
- Support the NACAS Foundation by raising or donating a minimum amount of $600 annually.
- Represent the Board at NACAS events to the greatest extent possible.
- Participate in the annual CEO evaluation process.
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President
The President of the Association shall:
- Set the timing and work with the CEO on details for all National Board meetings.
- Preside at meetings of the National Board, Executive Committee, and general membership.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Enforce all administrative rules and regulations.
- Provide direction and leadership for the Association.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with the Presidents of the Foundation Board and the four Regional Boards.
- Remain focused on member issues.
- Write commentaries for College Services magazine.
- Appoint special committees as needed.
- Appoint Chairs to Standing and Special Committees and appoint those members as required and specified in the By-Laws, pending approval by the Board.
- In consultation with the Board, present Committee Chairs with a list of Association objectives for the year.
- Hold regularly scheduled status meetings with the CEO.
- Attend regional conferences.
- In consultation with the President-Elect and Vice President, set the agenda and host Leadership Team Meetings.
- Conduct the annual CEO evaluation with input from the Board and other key stakeholders.
- Host various events at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo including the Past President’s meeting.
- Review the State of the Association before distribution to the general membership.
- Approve all CEO expense reimbursement requests.
- Serve as the Immediate Past President for the year following their term as President.
Length of Term
The President shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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President-Elect
The President-Elect shall:
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Select and recommend the Chairs of the Standing Committees to the President for Board approval, at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference & Expo when the office of President is assumed.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the NACAS Foundation.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
- In consultation with the President and Vice President, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team Meetings.
- Prepare to assume the office of President upon installation, or upon the death, removal from office, or inability to act, of the sitting President.
- Develop objectives for the year as President.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Assume the office of the NACAS President once the President-Elect term is complete.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The President-Elect shall serve a one-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Vice-President
The Vice President shall:
- Be a member from the region of the Association identified through the regional rotation schedule: East, Central, West, and South.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Finance Committee.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the C3X Planning Committee for the conference that occurs the year of service as President-Elect.
- Serve as the Board liaison to the Committee Chair Council (CCC) and as the Vice Chair of the CCC. Preside over CCC meetings in the Chair’s absence.
- Provide guidance to the CCC ensuring links between the committees’ actions and the Strategic Plan.
- In consultation with the President and President-Elect, assist with planning and execution of Leadership Team meetings.
- Assume the office of the President-Elect once the Vice President term is complete.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Vice-President shall serve a one-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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At-Large Members
The At-Large Board Member shall:
- One At-Large Member will serve as the Board liaison to the Certification Commission and must be CASP certified
- One At-Large Member will serve as the chair of the Committee Chair Council
- As needed, chair task forces or serve as a special liaison between a task force/committee and the Board of Directors.
- Attend meetings pertaining to their assigned specific responsibilities.
- Prepare and present reports as requested by the President or Board at Board meetings.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The At-Large Board Member shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Serve as Chair of the Finance Committee and plan and conduct meetings as needed.
- Review and recommend changes to the fiscal policies of the Association.
- Advise the Board concerning reserve and other investments.
- Submit and present an audited Annual Report for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Cooperate fully with the Auditors in preparation of the Annual Report.
- Work with the CEO/Accounting team to prepare status reports for Board meetings.
- Ensure that all funding priorities adhere to the Association’s mission, vision, and strategic direction of the Association.
- Prepare any special reports requested by the President or Board.
- Prepare a proposed budget with direction from the Finance Committee, Board, and the CEO.
- Present proposed budget for approval by the membership at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Introduce and host events as assigned at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Treasurer shall serve a three-year term upon election and installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President shall:
- At the request of the President, activate and chair the By-Laws Committee.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Committee.
- Chair the Nominating Committee and present the proposed slate of officers to the Board at least 90 days prior to the C3X Annual Conference and Expo.
- Serve as Parliamentarian at all official meetings.
- Swear in the newly elected Board at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
- Coordinate communications with Past Presidents.
- Fulfill any C3X Annual Conference & Expo duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned by the President or Board.
Length of Term
The Immediate Past President shall serve a one-year term after installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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Regional Directors
The Regional Directors shall:
- Be elected by the members of their respective region at the Regional CX Annual Conference.
- Serve on his/her region’s Board of Directors as a full voting member.
- Ensure regional needs are represented at the national level and national issues are brought back to the regions for input.
- Serve as the liaison between the National Board and the Regional Board.
- Participate in Committee Chair Council meetings if requested by the Regional President.
- Prepare and present reports of regional activities as requested by the President or Board at National Board meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by the Regional or National President or Board.
Length of Term
The Regional Director shall serve a three-year term upon installation at the C3X Annual Conference & Expo.
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SecretaryThe NACAS CEO serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the National Board and performs other duties as assigned by the President and the Board.
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