Office of the Dean
Office of the Dean

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Administrative Team

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Administrative Team

Welcome to the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Our threefold land-grant missions – teaching, research and extension – serve the Commonwealth in different ways. We give students the skills to solve problems. We discover and deliver new knowledge and technologies through research and extension. Our goal is to improve the lives of residents across Kentucky. Explore how the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is continuing the outstanding tradition of discovery, outreach and education at the University of Kentucky. Together, our faculty, students, staff and alumni “grow ideas” and solve world problems.

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment Administrative Team

We have leaders across the College to help you find the information you need to succeed. Please refer to the contact list to find the best point of contact for your specific needs.

Who Do I Contact?

Laura Stephenson

Vice President for Land-grant Engagement and Dean

(859) 257-4772 laura.stephenson@uky.edu S-123 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Carmen Agouridis

Senior Associate Dean

(859) 257-3468 carmen.agouridis@uky.edu N-6 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Orlando Chambers

Associate Dean for Administration

(859) 218-4974 ochamb@uky.edu S-125 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Lisa Collins

Associate Dean

(859) 257-7249 lisa.collins@uky.edu L-104 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Nancy M. Cox

Dean and Vice President Emeritus

(859) 230-7759 nancy.cox@uky.edu Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Jennifer Hunter

Acting Associate Vice President for Land-grant Engagement, Assistant Director Cooperative Extension Service, Family and Consumer Sciences

(859) 257-3887 jhunter@uky.edu 102 Erikson Hall Lexington, KY 40506-0050

Brian Lee

Associate Dean for Faculty Resources, Planning and Assessment

(859) 218-7991 blee@uky.edu N-3 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

James Matthews

Associate Dean for Research

(859) 257-3333 james.matthews@uky.edu S-129 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Susan Campbell

Associate Dean for Finance

(859) 257-5934 susan.c@uky.edu S-101 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Nick Carter

Local and State Government Relations

(859) 749-9616 nick.carter@uky.edu S-105 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Vanessa Jackson

Interim Associate Dean

(859) 257-7633 vanessa.jackson@uky.edu S-101A Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Derrick Meads

Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications

(859) 323-4761 djmead3@email.uky.edu 363 Blazer Dining Lexington, KY 40526-0012

Timothy West

Director of Operations, Associate General Counsel, and Chief of Staff

(859) 257-3879 timothy.west@uky.edu S-105 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Craig Wood

Acting Associate Dean and Director of Extension Cooperative Extension Service

(859) 257-4302 woodch@uky.edu S-107 Ag Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Contact Information

Dr. Laura Stephenson
Dean

S123 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4772