Our many functions
In addition to promoting the philosophy established by the university’s Office of the President—and in line with NAU’s Mission, Vision, and Values—the Vice President oversees the fiscal operations and budgetary activity for the following eight NAU organizations:
Dr. Daniel Okoli, Vice President for Capital Planning and Campus Operations
E-Mail: Daniel.Okoli@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-2708
Jessica Melton, Associate Vice President
E-Mail: Jessica.Melton@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-7151
Veronica Tellez-Tapia, Assistant to the Vice President
E-Mail: Veronica.Tellez-Tapia@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-8286
We are located in the Babbitt Administrative Center, 1900 South Knoles Drive, Bldg 51, Rm #115
For general information, please call 928-523-2708 or fax 928-523-4230.
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 4088
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4088
The Capital Planning and Campus Operations team consists of the Vice President’s department leaders who take pride in leading their departments to provide the best service possible to our campus.
Missy Freshour, Interim Director, University Police
E-mail: Melissa.Freshour@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-1186
Erin Stam, Director, University Transit Services
E-mail: Erin.Stam@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-1182
Susan Maestas, Director, Postal Services
E-mail: Susan.Maestas@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-1135
Valerie Barret, Manager, Space Management
E-mail: Valerie.Barret@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-6988
Stephanie Bauer, Director Planning, Design and Construction
E-mail: Stephanie.Bauer@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-3839
Steve Vedral, Associate Vice President, Facility Services
E-mail: Stephen.Vedral@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-6411
Becky McGaugh, Associate VP, Contracts, Purchasing, and Risk Management
E-mail: Becky.McGaugh@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-6415
Sarah Ells, Director, Environmental Health and Safety
E-mail: Sarah.Ells@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-3961
TC Eberly, Executive Director, Campus Services & Activities
E-mail: TC.Eberly@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-8013
Alicia Voytek, Interim Executive DirectorUniversity Housing
E-mail: Alicia.Voytek@nau.edu
Phone: 928-523-7627
This team of professionals provides excellent service; innovative solutions; and expertise in procurement, contracting, materials management, and risk management.
Contracts, Purchasing, and Risk Management
Facility Services sustains the integrity and appearance of the campus environment while supporting the educational process, research activities, and public involvement, by effectively utilizing human, physical, and financial capital.
This vital department provides public safety, law enforcement, and security services to the campus community.
Space Management reviews the use of space across campus, making recommendations when necessary for more cost effective solutions. Serving as the central repository for information regarding NAU’s space-related decision-making, we strive to positively impact the university’s instruction, research, and public service missions.
Space Management Space request form
This department provides and supports parking, shuttle, bike and pedestrian transit services. We offer students, staff and visitors to the university information regarding accessible parking and travel while on-campus.
Our on-campus postal services department is located in the lower level of the bookstore, in building #35. USPS and FedEx services are available, as well as supplies such as envelopes, boxes, packing supplies, and private mailbox rentals.
Environmental Health & Safety is available for consultation and training in all areas of safety for the Northern Arizona University campus. Contact us for help with your environmental health and safety needs.
E-mail: EHS
University Housing provides welcoming and vibrant communities that foster personal growth and enhance the student experience.
E-mail: University Housing
Department website: University Housing & Residential Life
Campus Services & Activities provides a variety of safe and convenient services and facilities that contribute to an engaged living and learning environment.
E-mail: Campus Services & Activities
Department website: Campus Services & Activities
If you need more information, or have questions or comments, please e-mail us and we will be happy to help.
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