Meet the Team

We’re more than great food.  Dining at UVM is a community experience centered on culinary expertise,  fresh ingredients, healthy options, and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility. Our team is committed to creating the best possible dining experience for you! Reach out to us at dining@uvm.edu.

Leadership and Admin Team

  • Melissa Zelazny

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    Melissa Zelazny

    District Manager/ Director of Dining

  • Justin Dreslinski

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    Justin Dreslinski

    General Manager

  • Admin Office

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    Admin Office

    Admin Office

  • Michael Wiggett

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    Michael Wiggett

    Unit Controller

  • Lisa Lafountaine

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    Lisa Lafountaine

    Meal Plan Office Coordinator

  • Cindy Hood

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    Cindy Hood

    Systems, Network and Financial Support Coordinator

  • Heather Winther

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    Heather Winther

    Senior Marketing Manager

  • Jennifer Wefers

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    Jennifer Wefers

    Marketing Manager

  • Nicole Reilly

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    Nicole Reilly

    Sustainability and Campus Partnership Manager

  • Ania Egan

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    Ania Egan

    Registered Dietitian

Residential Dining

  • Denise Cummings

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    Denise Cummings

    Manager, Residential Dining Operations

  • Eric Caravan

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    Eric Caravan

    District Executive Chef, Residential Dining

  • Susan Cathrall

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    Susan Cathrall

    Operations Manager, Central Campus Dining

  • Kathleen Kessler

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    Kathleen Kessler

    Operations Manager, Redstone, Northside & Jeanne Mance Dining

  • George

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    George "Dean" Goss

    Manager, Redstone Dining

  • Kimberly Martin

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    Kimberly Martin

    Assistant Manager, Harris Millis Dining

Retail Dining + Catering

  • Nate Stevens

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    Nate Stevens

    Operations Manager, Retail & Catering

  • Cathleen Barrows

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    Cathleen Barrows

    Operations Manager, The Marketplace, Cyber Cafe & Waterman Market

  • Danielle Burdick

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    Danielle Burdick

    Manager, Catering

  • Penny Gadwah

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    Penny Gadwah

    Operations Manager, University Marche

  • Steven Hadaway

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    Steven Hadaway

    District Executive Chef, Retail Dining & Catering

  • Josh St. Hilaire

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    Josh St. Hilaire

    Operations Manager, Given Bistro & Campus Perk