About Us

Meet the Team

Senior Leadership Team

Derek Groves headshot Derek Groves, Ph.D.
Interim President
419.530.4249
derek.groves@utoledo.edu
Richard Day Headshot Richard Day
Senior Associate VP of Development & Campaign Director
419.530.6103
richard.day@utoledo.edu
Maren Kurtz headshot Maren Kurtz
Associate Vice President of HR & Advancement Operations
419.530.5301
maren.kurtz@utoledo.edu
William (Billy) Pierce Headshot William Pierce
Associate Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
419.530.5359
william.pierce@utoledo.edu
Randy Rothenbuhler headshot Randy Rothenbuhler
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
419.530.5607
randy.rothenbuhler@utoledo.edu

 

Department Liasions

If you have a specific question or concern for one of our departments, the following teammates would be happy to assist you:

Alumni Engagement & Annual Giving
Heather Warga
Executive Assistant and Alumni Engagement Coordinator
419.530.4237
Heather.Warga@utoledo.edu
 
Board of Trustees
Lisa Cousino-Hoersten
Executive Assistant to the President and Board Liaison
419.530.5606
lisa.cousino2@utoledo.edu
 
Finance & Administration
Susan Myers
Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Finance & Administration
419.530.5631
susan.myers2@utoledo.edu
 
Foundation General Information
Yves Tooson
Receptionist
419.530.7730
utfoundation@utoledo.edu
 
HR & Advancement Operations
Cindy Buchan
Executive Assistant to the AVP of HR & Advancement Operations
419.530.5628
cindy.buchan@utoledo.edu
 
Philanthropy
Suzanne Pinkham
Executive Assistant to the VP for Advancement
419.530.8425
suzanne.pinkham@utoledo.edu
 
 

For University Faculty and Staff

Each college has Foundation and Alumni Association partners dedicated to assisting your philanthropic and alumni engagement initatives.

Find Your Campus Partner

 

 
Last Updated: 10/1/25