{"id":1711,"date":"2026-04-16T11:34:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:34:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finance-administrative-affairs\/?page_id=1711"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:34:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:34:42","slug":"appendix-a-emergency-contacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/finance-administrative-affairs\/emergency-cancellation-of-classes-and-activities-and-campus-closures-including-due-to-weather\/appendix-a-emergency-contacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Appendix A: Emergency Contacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Crisis Management Team (CMT)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CMT Members<\/th>Name<\/th>51ÁÔÆæ Number\/Extension<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Chancellor<\/td>Thomas Gibson<\/td>414-229-4331<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Facilities Officer<\/td>Melissa Spadanuda<\/td>414-229-3173<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Human Resources Offier<\/td>Makda Fessahaye<\/td>414-251-6873<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Information Officer<\/td>Scott Genung<\/td>414-251-5134<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Legal Counsel<\/td>Joely Urdan<\/td>414-229-4730<\/td><\/tr>
Chief of Police<\/td>Brian Switala<\/td>414-229-4627<\/td><\/tr>
Chief of Staff<\/td>Sue Weslow<\/td>414-229-4331<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Innovation & Partnerships Officer<\/td>Brian Thompson<\/td>414-251-5302<\/td><\/tr>
Chief Government Relations Officer<\/td>Keri Duce<\/td>414-229-5188<\/td><\/tr>
Interim Executive Communications Officer<\/td>Kari Pink<\/td>414-229-7413<\/td><\/tr>
Campus Health Officer<\/td>Aamir Siddiqi<\/td>414-229-7429<\/td><\/tr>
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs<\/td>Andrew Daire<\/td>414-229-4501<\/td><\/tr>
Senior Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administrative Affairs<\/td>Robin Van Harpen<\/td>414-229-2629<\/td><\/tr>
Vice Chancellor for Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity<\/td>Chia Vang<\/td>414-229-1101<\/td><\/tr>
Acting Vice Chancellor for Marketing, Communications and University Relations<\/td>Deanna Alba<\/td>414-251-5445<\/td><\/tr>
Vice Chancellor for Research<\/td>Ali Abedi<\/td>414-251-9170<\/td><\/tr>
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs<\/td>Kelly Haag<\/td>414-229-4508<\/td><\/tr>
Vice Chancellor for University Advancement<\/td>Joan Nesbitt<\/td>414-229-3033<\/td><\/tr>
Director of Strategic Communications<\/td>Jodie Tabak<\/td>414-251-5001<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Members may be added or subtracted for a specific emergency or crisis, depending on need, such as for the COVID Crisis Management Team and Emergency Operations Center. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Emergency Operations Center (EOC)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
EOC Members<\/th>Name<\/th>51ÁÔÆæ Number\/Extension<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Academic Affairs<\/td>Canan Bilen-Green<\/td>414-251-7506<\/td><\/tr>
Academic Affairs<\/td>Dave Clark<\/td>414-251-6975<\/td><\/tr>
Academic Affairs<\/td>Valerie Harlynn<\/td>414-251-7467<\/td><\/tr>
Athletics<\/td>Adam Ahearn<\/td>414-758-0932<\/td><\/tr>
Athletics<\/td>Catherine Rossi<\/td>414-229-2655<\/td><\/tr>
Business and Financial Services<\/td>Drew Knab<\/td>414-229-3494<\/td><\/tr>
Children\u2019s Learning Center (Int.)<\/td>Rebecca Grassl<\/td>414-229-3728<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of Students (Int.)<\/td>Abby Meddaugh<\/td>414-229-4632<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of Students (Int.)<\/td>Becky Freer<\/td>414-229-4632<\/td><\/tr>
Dining Director (Int.)<\/td>Joie Schoonover<\/td>414-251-8709<\/td><\/tr>
Facility Services<\/td>Rick Koehler<\/td>414-750-4545<\/td><\/tr>
Human Resources<\/td>Elise Bechly
Schubert<\/td>		414-229-6902<\/td><\/tr>
Legal Affairs<\/td>Jennifer Herzog<\/td>414-251-6809<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing & Communications<\/td>Jodie Tabak<\/td>414-251-5001<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing & Communications<\/td>Michelle Johnson<\/td>414-251-8695<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing & Communications<\/td>Mary Baylor<\/td>414-229-4452<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing & Communications<\/td>Becky Lang<\/td>414-251-6251<\/td><\/tr>
Marketing & Communications<\/td>Mark Jacobson<\/td>414-416-9503<\/td><\/tr>
Police<\/td>Capt. Jamie Kuenzi<\/td>414-229-4627<\/td><\/tr>
Procurement<\/td>Donna McGee<\/td>414-229-5197<\/td><\/tr>
Registrar\u2019s Office<\/td>Kristin
Hildebrandt<\/td>		414-229-6031<\/td><\/tr>
Risk Management<\/td>Jim Olson<\/td>414-750-4699<\/td><\/tr>
Student Health & Wellness Center<\/td>Carrie Fleider<\/td>414-229-7429\/Opt 2<\/td><\/tr>
Student Life<\/td>Matt Suwalski<\/td>414-251-7548<\/td><\/tr>
Student Union<\/td>Mike Schmit<\/td>414-229-5517<\/td><\/tr>
Transportation Services<\/td>Prasanna Nanda<\/td>414-229-3076<\/td><\/tr>
University IT Services<\/td>Beth Schaefer<\/td>414-229-4072<\/td><\/tr>
University Housing<\/td>Arcetta Clay Jones<\/td>414-251-5203<\/td><\/tr>
University Safety & Assurances<\/td>Zack Steuerwald<\/td>414-430-1474<\/td><\/tr>
University Recreation<\/td>Heath Powell<\/td>414-229-5209<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Members may be added or subtracted for a specific emergency or crisis, depending on need, such as for the COVID Crisis Management Team and Emergency Operations Center. <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Additional Cabinet Members<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Role<\/th>Name<\/th>51ÁÔÆæ Number\/Extension<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs<\/td>Canan Bilen-Green<\/td>414-251-7506<\/td><\/tr>
Vice Provost for Student Success<\/td>David Clark<\/td>414-251-6975<\/td><\/tr>
Academic Staff Committee Chair<\/td>Jennfer Herriges<\/td>414-251-8977<\/td><\/tr>
Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment Management<\/td>Kay Eilers<\/td>414-229-7194<\/td><\/tr>
Director of Athletics<\/td>Amanda Braun<\/td>414-229-6599<\/td><\/tr>
Director of CASL, Continuing Educ. and 51ÁÔÆæ Online<\/td>Natasha Jankowski<\/td>414-251-7398<\/td><\/tr>
President of the 51ÁÔÆæ Foundation<\/td>Laura Bray<\/td>414-906-4681<\/td><\/tr>
President of the 51ÁÔÆæ Research Foundation<\/td>Jessica Silvaggi<\/td>414-906-4654<\/td><\/tr>
Secretary of the University<\/td>John Reisel<\/td>414-229-4671<\/td><\/tr>
Special Assistant to the VC CEII for CEII Initiatives<\/td>Elizabeth Drame<\/td>414-251-7183<\/td><\/tr>
Student Association President<\/td>Jeremi Lukos<\/td>414-251-5715<\/td><\/tr>
University Committee Chair<\/td>Melinda Kavanaugh<\/td>414-229-4414<\/td><\/tr>
University Staff Council Chair<\/td>Gail Dukes<\/td>414-251-7232<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Academic Deans\/Leaders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Role<\/th>Name<\/th>51ÁÔÆæ Number\/Extension<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Associate Vice Provost and Library Director<\/td>Michael Doylen<\/td>414-229-4781<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the College of Engineering and Applied
Sciences<\/td>		Brett Peters<\/td>414-229-4126<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the College of Health Professions & Sciences<\/td>Kim Litwack<\/td>414-229-4189<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the College of Letters & Sciences<\/td>Scott Gronert<\/td>414-229-5895<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the Lubar School of Business<\/td>Kaushal Chari<\/td>414-229-6256<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the College of Community Engagement &
Professions<\/td>		Tina Freiburger<\/td>414-229-6134<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the Zilber College of Public Health<\/td>Monica Wendel<\/td>414-251-7309<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of Graduate School<\/td>Bryan Porter<\/td>414-251-6864<\/td><\/tr>
Director of the Honors College<\/td>Peter Sands<\/td>414-229-4804<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the College of the Arts & Architecture<\/td>Winifred Newman<\/td>414-251-5447<\/td><\/tr>
Dean of the School of Freshwater Sciences<\/td>Rebecca Klaper<\/td>414-382-1713<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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