Staff

Sheila Olson

Manager

Day-to-day supervision and management of the department’s support staff, coordinating work assignments and hiring of personnel, oversees and manages daily operations of the department including problem solving, financial and payroll management, facilities management and academic responsibilities which include assistance with RPT matters, Auxiliary appointments, new faculty appointments, etc.
E-mail: sheila.olson@utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-4164
Office: MEB 2110A

Kiriaki Pentari

Administrative Officer

Responsible for financial management which includes maintaining, reconciling and closing out accounts, analyzes financial information, prepares reports and financial statements for department and research accounts, assist with processing journal entries, cost transfers and PAR reallocation and provides assistance to faculty in the preparation and review of research budgets.
E-mail: kiriaki.pentari@utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-6780
Office: MEB 2110B

Marjan Esmaeili

Accountant

Assists department with budget; Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, and purchase orders for faculty and students; Edits journals, answers questions, corrects errors, and resolves accounting related issues; Provides financial or other information as requested.
E-mail: marjan.esmaeili@utah.edu
Phone: (801) 587-7782
Office: MEB 2120

Ashley Arpero

Accounting Specialist

Departmental secretary; processes all orders for faculty, staff, and students; oversees mailing, copying, etc., travel arrangements, e-journal processing, and filing for the Administrative Manager. Disperses paychecks, reimbursements, and keys.
E-mail: ashley.arpero@utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-6441
Office: MEB 2110

Bonnie Ogden

Undergraduate Advisor

Assistant to Undergraduate Director. Meets and advises Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students with last name (A-L), helping students develop educational plans and assisting them from admission to graduation. Assists students with non-financial matters relating to academics, such as major exploration, course planning, registration, transfer credit evaluation, advanced degree requirements, DARS exceptions, and graduation reviews and clearances. Advises undergraduates who are interested in the BS/MS graduate program.
E-mail: bonnie.ogden@utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-8977
Office: MEB 2220
Hours: M-F, 8:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Mark Mun

Undergraduate Advisor

Assistant to Undergraduate Director. Meets and advises Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students with last name (M-Z), helping students develop educational plans and assisting them from admission to graduation. Assists students with non-financial matters relating to academics, such as major exploration, course planning, registration, transfer credit evaluation, advanced degree requirements, DARS exceptions, and graduation reviews and clearances. Advises undergraduates who are interested in the BS/MS graduate program.
E-mail: m.mun@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-8234
Office: MEB 2220
Hours: M-F, 11:30 am-5:30 pm

Kim King

Graduate Advisor

Assistant to Director of Graduate Studies. Manages the department admissions process, assists students with tuition benefit enrollment and course registration, provides student academic advising; and maintains student records. Coordinates administrative processes  related to graduate student progress towards graduation.
E-mail: grad@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 585-9293
Office: MEB 2102

Deb Williams

Administrative Program Coordinator

Webmaster and graphic designer for department and undergraduate and graduate student programs. Plans and implements departmental activities, supports department clubs and societies, and coordinates public relations for outreach events and departmental news. Supports faculty in grant proposal preparation and writing, provides logistical support for the main office, and is assistant to the department chair.
E-mail: deb.williams@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-3605
Office: MEB 2110D

Roanna Keough

Administrative Program Coordinator, Ergonomics & Safety Program

Provides accounting and grant-related support to the Ergonomics and Safety Program, including managing accounts, assisting with grant and contract proposals, coordinating payroll with department administration, and assisting graduate students with training grant activities. Coordinates administrative activities.
E-mail: keough@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-4160
Office: MEB 2266

Jeff Kessler

Mechanical Engineer

Day-to-day supervision and management of the department’s technical staff, develop and maintain student and research laboratories, and development of new experiments under the supervision of faculty; responsible for maintenance for related equipment in the three divisions of the department: Design, Thermal Fluids, and Manufacturing. Conducts composite materials research and testing.
E-mail: jkessler@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-4252
Office: MEB 1176

Tom Slowick

Machine Shop Supervisor

Oversees daily operation of student machine shop and Pro Shop and supervision of technical staff.
E-mail: slowik@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 585-5360
Office: MEB 1221

Jason Smith

Computer Professional, College of Engineering

Computer Manager, guru, trouble-shooter, and is responsible for maintenance of department computing and networking needs.
E-mail: jasmith@eng.utah.edu, support-meen@net.coe.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 585-5605
Office: MEB 2103

Clerk

Responsible for departmental copying, handling mail, errands, and back-up office support to all administrative staff.
E-mail: clerk@mech.utah.edu
Phone: (801) 581-7782
Office: MEB 2110