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April 26, 2005

CONTACT: Pam Kan-Rice, (530) 754-3912, pskanrice@ucdavis.edu

ANR names Casey assistant VP - administrative services

Christine Casey (For hi-res photo, see below.)

Christine Casey, vice president for business and administration at Western New Mexico University, has been named assistant vice president – administrative services for the University of California’s Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

She will assume her new leadership post on July 1.

"We are delighted Chris has accepted the job of assistant vice president – administrative services," said W.R. Gomes, UC vice president for agriculture and natural resources. “Chris emerged from a field of highly qualified candidates. Her experience in managing finances for a university and working collaboratively with other departments will be an asset to the Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources.”

Casey, who also has served as internal auditor and comptroller at Western New Mexico University, brings extensive knowledge of accounting, contract and grant administration, financial and budget analysis, strategic planning, financial reporting and facilities management to the assistant vice president’s position. In her new capacity, she will oversee the Controller's Office, Financial Services, the Budget Office, Contracts and Grants, Communication Services, the ANR Analytical Lab, Staff Personnel, and the Facilities Planning and Management Office.

“I am extremely excited and proud to be working for the University of California,” Casey said. “I bring many years of experience in higher education and am confident I can help the University of California continue to achieve excellence.”

Casey has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from New Mexico State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Western New Mexico University.

Until her arrival, Jake McGuire will continue to serve as interim assistant vice president – administrative services.

Christine Casey (Click for hi-res photo)

Christine Casey (For hi-res photo, see below.)