Serving as Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance, Allison Baird-James oversees a diverse portfolio that includes financial services, facilities management, information technology, business services, public safety, audit services, event centers and Cal Poly Partners. She strives to ensure A&F supports our vibrant Cal Poly community where every student, faculty and staff member is equipped to thrive.
As Assistant Vice President of Divisional Operations, Karyn Cornell provides strategic leadership and coordination across all Administration and Finance units, supporting the Senior Vice President in advancing divisional priorities and campus initiatives. She guides efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, streamline processes, and strengthen collaboration across departments. Through her broad divisional perspective and close partnership with senior leadership, Karyn ensures that Administration and Finance operations align with Cal Poly's mission and strategic goals.
As Assistant Vice President of University Housing, Juliette Duke leads Cal Poly's housing operations at both the San Luis Obispo and Solano campuses. She oversees all aspects of housing administration, and oversight ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-quality living experience for students. Through collaboration with campus and divisional partners, Juliette advances strategic initiatives that align housing services with Cal Poly's "Learn by Doing" philosophy and long-term campus planning efforts.
As Cal Poly's inaugural Executive Director of Internal Audit, Dan DiPaola, helped establish the initial Audit and Consulting Services function, including the CSU's first university-wide Audit Committee. Now, as Assistant Vice President Audit and Consulting Services, his team provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services that improve Cal Poly's operations.
As Assistant Vice President of Performing Arts, Events, and Campus Engagements, Ryan Gruss provides executive leadership for the Performing Arts Center, Spanos Stadium, and major university and community events. He oversees strategic planning, operations, and fiscal management across these venues, ensuring they align with Cal Poly’s educational mission and enhance the university’s cultural and civic role. Ryan also leads efforts to integrate performing arts, broadcasting, and event management across campus divisions, advancing student engagement, community partnerships, and institutional visibility.
Focusing on building trust while fostering a holistic approach to public safety and community partnerships, Associate Vice President of Public Safety, George Hughes works to address crime and increase quality of life, all to create a safe living, working and learning environment for everyone.
In a shared service agreement with Cal Maritime, Angie Kraetsch provides strategic leadership and oversight for long- and short-term planning and debt management of Cal Maritime's finances. As the Acting Chief Financial Officer for Cal Maritime, she oversees a diverse portfolio that includes financial services and business services.
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Meggan Levitt is responsible for managing Cal Poly’s information technology enterprise. She directs daily operations for Cal Poly's Information Technology Services division and leads the campus cloud transformation effort, as well as development and implementation of the campus’ technology service delivery model.
Each day Vice President for Facilities Management and Development Mike Mccormick leads his team in collaborative project delivery, design development, integrated capital planning, and more, all to keep this small city that we call Cal Poly running. Facilities is responsible for the planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance of university buildings and grounds.
Overseeing budgeting, accounting, payroll and student financials, Associate Vice President for Financial Services David Valadez provides strategic leadership and oversight for long- and short-term planning and debt management of Cal Poly's finances. The Financial Services team provides the complete suite of critical functions, like cashiering, payroll, fiscal reporting.
As the CEO of Cal Poly Partners, Cody VanDorn is responsible for the day-to-day operation of its programs and services, and strategically working with the board of directors, university leadership, and student body to enhance the Cal Poly experience. Cal Poly Partners is the university's nonprofit auxiliary and provides vital resources to the campus community.
Assistant Vice President of Strategic Business Services Dru Zachmeyer leads a variety of campus functions and initiatives focused on cost management, revenue generation, operational innovation and strategic advising. Strategic Business Services provides support in university contracting, purchasing, payment services, distribution services, and risk management.
