NMSU Campus Dining Employees
Joe Palmer
My name is Joe Palmer and it is a pleasure to be part of the New Mexico State University Community. I am the Resident District Manager for Campus Dining at New Mexico State. I am pleased to be back "at home" in Southern New Mexico and especially the Las Cruces area. I have worked in Campus Dining for over 14 years and many of those years have been spent in New Mexico. I certainly welcome your comments in regards to our services, both in improvements and hopefully compliments on what is working well. Please let me know if there is any way I can assist in your living and learning journey at New Mexico State and how we as a department can help you thrive while you are here.
Jennie McDowell
Hi! I'm Jennie McDowell the Marketing Program Manager
for campus dining. I'm originally from Wyoming, but I graduated
from NMSU and spent several years in Las Cruces managing
restaurants. I'm excited to be able to work with students
and Campus Dining managers to make sure we offer meal plans,
restaurants, and programs that give NMSU students what
they want. If you have any questions or recommendations
please stop by the Campus Dining office in Corbett Center
and tell me what you would like to see from Campus Dining!
Gerardo Bermudez
Hello, my name is Gerardo Bermudez. I am the Retail Manager
for Campus Dining. I am currently over seeing Crossroads,
Java City, College Canteen, and the Aggie Snack Bar. I
have been employed with Campus Dining for 12 years. I am
always open to any suggestions or recommendations. I look
forward to working with all the great students and faculty
at NMSU.
Kevin Gutierrez
Hello, my name is Kevin Gutierrez and I am the Residential
Restaurant Director for Campus Dining. I've been working
for Campus Dining for a little over 12 years. I enjoy working
for the students and staff of New Mexico State University.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Reggie Speer
Hi, my name is Reggie Speer and I am the production supervisor
for campus dining. I have been working with campus dining
at NMSU for about six years. I was born and raised in Las
Cruces and also graduated from NMSU in 2003. It has been
a wonderful experience working here at New Mexico State
University and I would like to welcome all our new students
and faculty. If you have any questions or feedback feel
free to give me a call or stop by our office located on
the first floor of Corbett Center.
Russell Matter
Russ comes to NMSU via Illinois. Russ has extensive background
in high volume concessions service from Race Track to festivals
to arena operations in Europe. Russ has made a dramatic
impact at NMSU as noted by the first large concessions
venue (UTEP vs. NMSU) in which he exceed prior year one
game sales for football by more than 35K. This did not
go unnoticed by our clients and athletics which sang our
praises for the stellar service and improved flow in the
stadium.
Wade Noon
Wade started as an associate working in a Residential
facility five years ago before his promotion to supervisor
in 2001. As of July 1st 2005 Wade has been working as a
supervisor in our C-3 operations. Wade has also been assisting
Russell Matter, in concessions this athletic season.
Ashley Rodriguez
Hey Folks! I am the new director of catering for Campus
Dining Services. I come from Houston, TX and have worked
for hotels in the past including Caesars Palace in Las
Vegas. My goal is to help our clients and guests to plan
their events and parties so that they are successful and
memorable times in their lives. If you have any suggestions
or comments please come by the office and drop me a line.
Chris Beardsley Executive Chef
Chris came to NMSU via Disney World in Orlando where
he was the Sous Chef. Chris has quickly elevated the quality
of the meals served in the Residential and Retail outlets
as well as enhancing the offerings that were on the catering
menu. Chris is well received by Mrs. Martin and President
Martin. He has helped transition the image of catering
on site. Chris also has strong ties with the College of
Education and works closely with Summer Orientation.
Kelli Karnes University Club Restaurant Manager
Hello! My name is Kelli Karnes and I am the manager of
the University Club at
the Stan Fulton Center. I am a graduate from the HRTM
department here at New Mexico State University. I have extensive
background in the Hospitality industry including working
for the Four Seasons, in Dallas, TX. I am new to the NMSU
Campus Dining "family" and I'm proud to serve
the Las Cruces Community!
Go Aggies!