Senior Leadership

John Eckman, Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life
University Residences, Purdue Dining & Culinary
eckmanj@purdue.edu

Mark Royer, Director of Administration
Contract Room Assignments, ADA Accommodations, Administration, and Conferences
msroyer@purdue.edu

Christa Pazera, Senior Director of Residential Life
Resident Assistants (RAs), Residential Services, Residential Life Initiatives, Student and Leadership Support, and Residential Academic Initiatives
cbhpazera@purdue.edu

Brian Kocher, Director of Campus Living and Compliance
Student Conduct and Advocacy, Wellness Initiatives, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator 
kocher0@purdue.edu

Cara Powell, Director of Dining, Business Systems and Culinary
Residential Menuing, Dining Facilities Oversight, Food Product Procurement, and Costing and Fiscal Management
cmpowell@purdue.edu

Kyle Linback, Director of Residential Dining Operations
Residential Dining Staffing, Training, and Support, Student Training and Support, and Daily Service Needs
klinback@purdue.edu

Chris Skiba, Director of Capital Projects
New Building Projects, Facilities Management, Building Repair and Renovation Planning, Interior Design
ceskiba@purdue.edu

Ryan Cohenour, Director of Innovations, Strategy, and Systems
Housing Systems, Boiler TV, Internet Services, and Camera Systems
rcohenou@purdue.edu