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Staff Accomplishments


Darin Kater
Darin Kater

Darin Kater

Senior Vice President Darin Kater was recently appointed as president of the Rotary Club of East Wichita, an organization he has long been a part of. With a history in Wichita dating back to 1911, the Wichita Rotary is a highly engaged group of local members working to organize service activities and develop leadership skills within our community.

Congratulations to Darin!


Elizabeth King
Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King

Our President and CEO Elizabeth King was reappointed to the University of Kansas Hospital Authority by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. The board consists of 19 members, 13 of whom are appointed by the governor to represent the public and provide outstanding knowledge and leadership in the fields of finance, business, health-care management, education and more. The Hospital Authority is responsible for providing public oversight to govern the operations of the hospital at the University of Kansas Medical Center.

Congratulations to Elizabeth on this prestigious reappointment.


Staff Updates

Please be aware that Assistant Director of Development Jordan Gaylord (formerly Audette) has a new email address: Jordan.Gaylord@wichita.edu.

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Director of Communications – Alumni
Connie Kachel White | connie.white@wichita.edu | 316-978-3835

Director of Communications – Foundation
Emily Mullins | emily.mullins@wichita.edu | 316-978-3407