What is your job title? Contract Manager for the MSU College of Human Medicine.
How long have you been at MSU? Since August 1, 2008.
Have you been a member of the APA the whole time? Yes, and proud of it!
What department do you work in, and can you tell me a little bit about what you do? I worked for MSU OSP/CGA from 2008 – 2014, then I joined the MSU College of Human Medicine. MSU does not have a hospital to train future physicians, so the College needs to affiliate with Michigan and non-Michigan hospitals/medical facilities to further the education of undergraduate and graduate medical education students. In order to meet this objective, different types of funding and non-funding contracts need to be put into place which outlines the responsibilities of MSU and the other party(ies). Working with other MSU units as necessary (e.g., MSU Purchasing, MSU Office of General Counsel), my job is to negotiate, finalize, and manage these types of contracts. Recently, I’ve been asked to also assist the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine with some of their contracts and amendments and the Office for Health Sciences upon request.
What brought you to your job at MSU? I got tired of the uncertainties and pressures of private law practice upon earning my law license, and looked for employment in the Lansing area that would provide a normal/steady workload while freeing up my time to focus on family. MSU fit that bill, and I’ve been with MSU ever since. I also liked the steady benefits and having the protection the APA offers.
What do you enjoy most about working at MSU? The steady employment, fringe benefits, and union membership.
What do you like to do when you are not at work? Read and hang out with family, and enjoy as much as I can Michigan’s shoreline (especially along Lake Michigan).
In high school I was known for being a jokester.
I have 1 pet, a rescue dog named Kipper who is a Shih Tzu-Poodle mix and one of the most loving dogs I’ve ever owned.
I like rock music
My favorite area restaurant is Taste of Thai, but I’m open to any restaurant serving pizza and good burgers.
My hobbies include drumming, reading, walking/biking, and writing when the mood strikes me.
