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?Nancy M. Cox
Vice President for Land-grant Engagement and Dean
(859) 257-4772 nancy.cox@uky.edu S-123 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Carmen Agouridis
Senior Associate Dean
(859) 257-3468 carmen.agouridis@uky.edu N-6 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Orlando Chambers
Associate Dean for Administration
(859) 218-4974 ochamb@uky.edu S-125 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Lisa Collins
Associate Dean
(859) 257-7249 lisa.collins@uky.edu L-104 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Brian Lee
Associate Dean for Faculty Resources, Planning and Assessment
(859) 218-7991 blee@uky.edu N-3 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091James Matthews
Associate Dean for Research
(859) 257-3333 james.matthews@uky.edu S-129 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Laura Stephenson
Associate Vice President of Land-grant Engagement; Associate Dean; Director of Cooperative Extension Service
(859) 257-4302 lstep3@email.uky.edu S-107 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Susan Campbell
Associate Dean for Finance
(859) 257-5934 susan.c@uky.edu S-101 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Nick Carter
Local and State Government Relations
(859) 749-9616 nick.carter@uky.edu S-105 Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Chris Crumrine
Senior Director of External Affairs and Engagement
(859) 562-2663 ccrumrine@uky.edu N-106J Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Vanessa Jackson
Interim Associate Dean
(859) 257-7633 vanessa.jackson@uky.edu S-101A Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091Derrick Meads
Director, Marketing and Strategic Communications
(859) 323-4761 djmead3@email.uky.edu 363 Blazer Dining Lexington, KY 40526-0012Timothy 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