Meet our Team
Melanie Keeney

Director

(573) 341-4297 | mkeeney@mst.edu |

216 | Havener Center

Responsibilities
  • Oversees event operations for the Havener Center, Innovation Lab, Leach Theatre, Welcome Center and outdoor spaces
  • Develops and implements strategic goals and policies for the department
  • Establishes partnerships with external organizations and stakeholders
  • Ensures compliance with university regulations and industry standards
Paige Puhrmann

Reservations Coordinator

573-341-6482 | ppdpn@mst.edu |

217 | Innovation Lab

Responsibilities
  • Creates non-academic event reservations for faculty, staff, and student organizations
  • Event and meeting logistics for the Arrival District
  • Social media for Events and Hospitality Management
Mark Evans

Manager of Event Operations

573-341-4399 | maevans@mst.edu |

216 | Havener Center

Responsibilities

Oversee operations for Events and Hospitality Management 
Kari Wilborn

Senior Business Services Consultant

wilbornk@mst.edu |

217 | Havener Center

Joe Dye

Building Services Supervisor

573-578-0587 | dyejs@mst.edu |

G7 | Havener Center

Responsibilities
  • Supervises and coordinates the activities of the maintenance and custodial teams
  • Develops and implements schedules for routine cleaning and maintenance tasks
  • Trains and evaluates custodial and maintenance staff
  • Manages inventory and procurement of cleaning and maintenance supplies

Leach Theatre
Stevie Thurman

Front of House Operations Manager, Leach Theatre

573-341-6365 | mthurman@mst.edu |

Box Office | Leach Theatre

Responsibilities
  • Oversees front of house operations including box office, ushers, season tickets, and financials
  • Develops marketing efforts for the Campus Performing Arts Series
  • Assists in community and sponsor relations
Joshua Reid

Manager of Outreach, Development and Technical Operations, Leach Theatre

573-341-7507 | reidjs@mst.edu |

146A | Leach Theatre

Responsibilities
  • Oversees front of house operations including box office, ushers, season tickets, and financials
  • Develops marketing efforts for the Campus Performing Arts Series
  • Assists in community and sponsor relations

Events and Hospitality Management

1346 North Bishop Avenue, Havener Center Room 216 Rolla, MO 65401
 Phone: (573) 341-4399
 Email: reserve@mst.edu

Operating Hours

Monday:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Tuesday:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Wednesday:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Thursday:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Friday:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed