Housing Services - Housing & Residential Education - Student Affairs

Perry Cansick
Assistant Director of Facilities

Email
412-268-1380

Perry joined the facilities team in the spring of 2019 after serving eight years as an Air Force Civil Engineer. His current responsibilities includes project management for non-capital, housing projects across the campus. He also serves as the Facility Coordinator for Doherty Apartments, Resnik House, West Wing, E-Tower and Morewood Gardens. Outside of work, Perry enjoys fishing, cycling and spending time with his beautiful wife.

Dawn Capozzolo
Senior Financial Manager for Student Affairs

Email
412-268-2796

With Housing Services since 2003, Dawn has had roles in nearly every area within the department. Currently as senior financial manager within the Office of the Dean of Students, Dawn continues to ensure that Housing Services is a good steward of revenue received from each resident and that financial information is presented to leaders in a way that allows them to make sound decisions for Housing's future and daily operations. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks with her fur babies.

Thomas Cooley
Executive Director of Housing Services & Space Planning

Email
412-268-4731

With more than 17 years of higher education experience in housing, Tom provides leadership for CMU's housing team and oversees all operational aspects from facilities maintenance and improvements to fiscal and capital planning. When he’s not working, you'll find this dedicated dad supporting his three children at football, cheerleading, wresting, soccer, gymnastics, and golf.

Lisa Hartman
Director of Operations for Housing Services

Email
412-268-9797

Lisa oversees operations housing staff who manage assignments, access, front desks, and cyclical events like opening and winter break. She started at CMU in 2005 in room assignments, an area that is still near and dear to her heart. Now, she oversees housing's main software system, a duty that has earned her the title of “StarRez Queen.” She loves to read but spends most of her spare time cleaning up after the tornados that are her two young sons.

Andrew Henry
Assistant Director of Facilities

Email
412-268-2139

Andrew supervises the FMS labor staff and coordinates daily maintenance in all residence halls and campus housing. Responsible for Greek buildings on campus, he also works closely with students and SLICE staff to ensure an exceptional living experience. Over the summer, he supervises student staff to help CES prepare housing for camp and conference guests. Outside of CMU, Andrew enjoys spending time with his daughters as well as moonlighting as a disc jockey.

Jamie Kronberger
Assistant Director of Housing Operations

Email
412-268-7979

Jamie oversees the housing's lock and access system as well as manages the move-in/move-out and break housing processes. As part of the housing operations team, she works to ensure an excellent customer service experience at the Residence on Fifth front desk and Housing Service phone line. Jamie thrives on problem-solving and puzzles, but also enjoys traveling, scuba diving, reading, crafting, and adding to her ever growing list of hobbies.

Sarah E. Marshalek
Project Administrator & Executive Assistant to the Associate VP for Community Life

Email
412-268-9178

Sarah supports the associate vice president for Community Life and many Student Affairs staff. From scheduling to catering to purchasing to proof-reading, she is a true "jack-of-all-trades." Prior to CMU, she worked in event planning at fun places like the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. When not at CMU, Sarah can be found attending concerts or working hard at her other jobs, after which she usually crashes on the couch with her fiancé, cat, and dog.

Louis McCauley
Director of Facilities

Email
412-268-2207

With more than 18 years of facility experience at CMU, Louis manages daily maintenance and collaborates with other departments to create the most inclusive lived experience for student residents. He served for five years in the United States Navy and has three children and many grandchildren. Outside of CMU, he enjoys showing and racing cars, playing his bass guitar, and volunteering with a local youth group that helps underrepresented minorities continue their education.

Sarah Mihal
Assistant Director of Housing Operations for Assignments

Email
412-268-6995

Previously the housing operations coordinator, Sarah now oversees summer housing, desk services, student employees, and sustainability initiatives. As part of the CMU community, Sarah enjoys volunteering across campus with her DOSA colleagues. When not sporting her Tartan pride around campus, she can be found spending time with her German Shepherd and Miniature Dachshund dogs, binge-watching Netflix with her husband, or completing never-ending house projects.

David Nagy
Facility Coordinator

Email
412-268-6918

Part of Carnegie Mellon since 2002, Dave's first position with Housing Services was warehouse facility coordinator. Now, he is facility coordinator for the Hill residencies, which includes everything on the east side of Margaret Morrison, Donner House and the private residences on Forbes Avenue and Devonshire Road. Outside of work, Dave and his wife Gerrie are heavily involved with their two daughters' basketball teams as coaches and book and clock keepers.

Mark Petley
Facility Coordinator

Email
412-268-4467

Darian Reynolds
Housing Operations Coordinator

Email
412-268-6374

Michael Schneider
Director of Facilities

Email
412-268-9313

With more than 25 years of experience in facilities management, Mike shares this expertise in the implementation and execution of Carnegie Mellon housing and dining capital projects. Working with campus partners, he integrates the needs and desires of programs, staff, and students to provide a positive lived experience. Additionally, he supports housing and dining daily operations and various other related projects. Outside the university, Mike enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Clif Stanford
Facility Coordinator

Email
412-268-5602

Part of CMU for more than 30 years and Housing Services since 2004, Clif serves as the facility coordinator for the Oakland communities. This includes Fairfax, Webster, Shady Oak Apartments, Clyde House, Highlands Apartments, Neville Apartments, Shirley Apartments, Residence on Fifth, Fifth and Neville Apartments (4705 5th Ave), Mudge House, and the private residences on Filmore, Henry and Winthrop Streets. Clif provides students with a clean, safe, and secure living environment. In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports and attending the sporting events of his children and grandkids. Clif also enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends.

Nora Tallmon
Senior Administrative Coordinator & Office Manager, Housing Services

Email
412-268-2139

Nora provides administrative support for the facilities team and Housing leadership staff including office support for all of the departments located at the Residence on Fifth. She assists the Executive Director of Housing, the Director of Facilities and the Facility Coordinators in all aspects of support including purchasing, scheduling conference rooms, managing the office and other general duties. Prior to CMU, she worked in real estate, as a communications coordinator and in web and print design. When not at CMU, Nora enjoys family activities, kayaking, antiques, reading and travel.