Staff Information

Daniel Brewer
Procurement Specialist (Technology)

Dan joined Procurement Services in January of 2002 after spending four years as Manager of the OIT Computer Store. He began his computer industry career in 1985 at Zenith Electronics Corporation and has worked as a branch manager for many regional and international companies that have provided computing solutions for corporate, educational, and government markets. Dan has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Indiana University, and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in Global Supply Chain Management. Dan is responsible for procurement of technology products, vendor contracting and relations, coordinating specifications with OIT and technical staffs in departments, and business processes regarding IT Procurement. He has received the designation of Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the Institute for Supply Management.

Kara Finch
Procurement Specialist

Kara joined the Procurement Services team in November of 2007 as a Procurement Specialist for Science and Engineering.  She came to the University of Notre Dame from the City of Elkhart where she worked as the city’s Purchasing Manager, dealing in a variety of commodities.  Kara received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Purdue University.  She later received a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan and is a licensed attorney in Indiana.

Nancy Fulcher
Manager of Strategic Sourcing

Nancy Fulcher joined Procurement Services in August of 1990. She was hired to help the department with the backlog of paperwork. Then, as a Procurement Specialist she held responsibility for numerous commodities. This led to her on-going role as subject matter expert in the buyND, buyND Sourcing Manager and Renovare projects. Currently, as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, she manages the Sourcing Team and has responsibility for procurement transactions, sourcing strategy, commodity and supplier management, and cost management initiatives within Procurement Services. Nancy holds an MBA from Bethel College and a BA from the University of San Francisco. She has received the designation of Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the Institute for Supply Management.

Rob Kelly
Director, Procurement Services

Rob joined the Procurement Services team in July of 2006 as the Business Manager.  In July of 2007, Rob officially took responsibility as the Director of Procurement Services. He came to Notre Dame from Honeywell International, working for the Consumer Products Group division in a variety of Operations, Supply Chain and Planning roles. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration. Rob is a Certified Lean Expert and maintains a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) designation through APICS, The Association for Operations Management. He has also received the designation of Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) from the Institute for Supply Management.

Diane Kennedy
Procurement Systems Specialist

Diane joined Procurement Services in January 2008. In her role as a Procurement Systems Specialist, she is responsible for providing day-to-day operational support to the buyND e-Procurement and e-Sourcing systems. Along with other system responsibilities such as data analysis, system testing and troubleshooting, she also plays an important role in the training and communications for the department.  Diane been with the University since 2000, first as an Instructor for the Computer Education Program (CEP), and then in January, 2001 she joined the University Libraries as a Technical Support Analyst/Consultant. 

Lori K. Kish
Contract Administrator

Lori has worked in Procurement Services since 1990. Prior to joining Notre Dame, she lived in South Carolina for 3 years before returning to South Bend to be closer to her family.

Eileen A. Miller
Buying Assistant

Eileen has served the University in various capacities. She began her secretarial career as a Receptionist for the Financial Aid Department from 1987 to 1992. In 1992, she transferred to Procurement Services as a Receptionist. In 1999 she was promoted to a Senior Staff Assistant. Currently as a Buying Assistant, Eileen concentrates on placing scientific orders for the University.

Tom A. Rogers
Procurement Specialist

Tom is a graduate of Manchester College with a degree in Business Administration. Upon graduation, he entered the field of purchasing at a manufacturing facility in Nappanee, IN as first a buyer and then, ultimately, as Purchasing Director. In 1981 Tom joined the Procurement Services Dept. at Notre Dame in a buyer's capacity. His responsibilities included a variety of commodity areas with heavy emphasis on furniture procurement for new construction and major renovations. In 1989 Tom achieved the C.P.M. (Certified Purchasing Manager) designation from the Institute for Supply Management, and in 2000 received the Lifetime certification based on years of service in the purchasing field and professional development. Tom has held the positions of Buyer, Senior Buyer, and Assistant Director while at Notre Dame. His responsibilities are changing with an increasing emphasis on contract development/management and vendor relations.

Ann Simpson
Manager of Contracts

Ann joined the Procurement Services team in May of 2004. After receiving her Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Mary’s College, Ann began her career working as a Marketing Coordinator for a third party administrator in South Bend. In her role as Contract Administrator, Ann is responsible for tracking the current contracts as well as overseeing new contracts.

Lucille M. Spaulding
Buying Assistant

Luci joined the Procurement Services in March 2001. Currently, she concentrates on placing orders for various commodities such as facilities, maintenance, and utilities. She also assists the other buyers. Luci worked at the Notre Dame Catalog Center for several years before joining the Procurement Services.