The Division of Advancement encourages and administers private gifts to support the University. We create opportunities for our donors, alumni and friends to support our students, faculty and programs. Please take a minute to meet our staff.
Jennifer Bettis
Director of Development
College of Health, Science and Technology
217-206-7075
jknuf01s@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Kate Bolte
Director of Annual Giving and Strategic Programs
217-206-6059
ginnard2@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Sarah Brewer
Director of Development
Performing Arts Center
217-206-8754
sbrew5@uis.edu
Office: PAC 397
Gabe Cagwin
Vice Chancellor for Advancement/Senior Vice President for the University of Illinois Foundation
217-206-7822
gcagw@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Wayne Davenport
Associate Vice Chancellor for Development
217-206-6074
wayne.davenport@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Krystal Geist
Associate Director, Alumni and Donor Engagement
217-206-7798
kmize3@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Kate McKenzie
Director of Development
NPR Illinois
217-206-6094
kscho03s@uis.edu
Office: WUIS-130
Travis Nelson
Administrative Aide
217-206-7072
tnels22@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Kurt Piskin
Business Manager
217-206-709
kpiskin@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Courtney Pritchard
Prospect Development and Segmentation Analyst
217-206-6058
cbp@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Christopher Schmit
Stewardship and Donor Relations Coordinator
217-206-8661
cschm20@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Charles Schrage
Associate Vice Chancellor for Alumni Relations
217-206-7390
schrage@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Chris Terry
Corporate Relations Manager
Performing Arts Center
217-206-8727
cterr@uis.edu
Office: PAC 391
Anna Warren
Associate Director of Advancement Communications
217-206-8565
ahark@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Lisa Whelpley
Associate Vice Chancellor for Development, Annual Giving & Donor Relations
217-206-6058
lwhel1@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Nicole White
Director of Advancement Operations
217-206-7070
nwatt2@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591
Katie Williams
Director of Development
217-206-6058
kwill50@uis.edu
Office: PAC 591