Operations Departments
The operations team provides the highest level of administration, account management, acquisition, compliance and human resource assistance to our research operations. Additionally, operations works closely with the University’s central administration departments, serving as liaison between the two entities.

Chelsey Lustig
Administration
lusti032@umn.edu
507-437-9652

Kelly Vincelette, M.Ed.
Community Outreach & Education
kelly521@umn.edu
507-437-9676

Gail Dennison, M.A., CFRE
Development & External Relations Director
gaildenn@umn.edu
507-437-9604

Mark Severtson
Facilities & Maintenance
mseverts@umn.edu
507-437-9670

Tara Scott
Finance
scot1106@umn.edu
507-437-9608

Raquel Hellman
Marketing & Communications
raquelh@umn.edu
507-437-9653

Jeff McDonald, Ph.D.
Research Computing & IT
jmcdonal@umn.edu
507-433-8654