Kansas State University Research Foundation Board of Directors

The work of the Kansas State University Research Foundation is guided by a group of academic experts, industry partners and community leaders.

Hans Coetzee, chair

Vice president for research, Kansas State University

Brad Behnke

Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Kansas State University

Waithaka Mwangi

Professor, Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University

Chris Culbertson

Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, Kansas State University

Harold Trick

Professor, Department of Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, Kansas State University

Stacy Hutchinson

Associate Dean, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering, Kansas State University

Marshall Stewart

Executive Vice President for External Engagement and Chief of Staff, Kansas State University

John Conley

Co-President, Steel and Pipe Supply Company, Inc.

Kevin Lockett

Founding Partner, Fulcrum Global Capital

Jason Smith

President and CEO, Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce

Kelly Lechtenberg

President, Midwest Veterinary Services Inc.

Julie Nagel

Director, TreMonti Consulting

Dennis Ridenour

President and CEO, BioNexus KC

Ethan Erickson, ex officio

Vice President of Administration and Finance, Kansas State University

Charles Jake, ex officio

Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, Kansas State University

Chris Brandt, ex officio

Associate Vice President for Research, Kansas State University