Concessions Staff
Guy Procopio, Associate Director, Auxiliary Services
Guy began working for MSU in 1988 as the Concessions Manager. He is now the Associate Director of Auxiliary Services overseeing both food and novelty sales at all concession related events. Guy was the former President of the National Association of Collegiate Concessionaires and Board Member of the National Association of Concessionaires. He graduated from MSU’s School of Business in 1984, majoring in Materials and Logistics Management.
Bill Kost, Assistant Manager
Bill graduated from MSU in 1985 with a B.S. in Public Affairs Management from the College of Agricultural & Natural Resources. He began his career in 1988 with the MSU Concessions Department, where he currently oversees the concession operations at Breslin Center & Munn Ice Arena, as well as the department’s Human Resource functions.
Alan Wilkinson, Assistant Manager
Alan graduated from MSU in 1996 and began working for Concessions in December of 1998. Alan currently oversees concession operations at Spartan Stadium, the Agricultural Pavilion and all Olympic events.
Dave Babian, Operations Supervisor
Dave started working for MSU in 1985. He joined the Concessions Department three years later. The Breslin Center is his primary venue where he oversees all concession-related events. Dave is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University.
Justin Evans, Operations Coordinator
Justin graduated from Michigan State University in 2004 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. He has worked at MSU for the Division of Housing & Food Services since 1995 in a variety or roles including Assistant Dining Services Manager at Brody Dining Services. He oversees concession related events at the Agricultural Pavilion and Football Stadium operations.
Michael Evans, Operations Coordinator
Michael graduated from Lansing Community College in 1990 with a degree in Business and Culinary Arts and earned his teaching certification from Great Lakes Christian College in 1997. He has worked at Michigan State University for the Division of Housing & Food Services since 1986 in a variety of roles. Since 2001 he has taught Culinary classes at Lansing Community College. Michael was hired full time with Concessions & Athletic Catering in November 2006. He oversees event set-up, execution and breakdown, as well as student supervision, product ordering and event management.
Jonathan Hughes, Operations Coordinator
Jonathan graduated from Michigan state University in 1998 with a B.S. in Food Science and completes his A.O.S. from the Culinary Institute of America in 2000. He has held management and culinary positions with various restaurants, casinos and country clubs across the U.S. Currently he assists and oversees the food production for Athletic Catering & Event Services for Spartan Stadium, Munn Ice Arena, Jack Breslin Student Events Center and other various events at Spartan Stadium.
Rick Kellicut, Operations Supervisor
Rick has spent his entire career working in the Division of Housing and Food Services. He started at MSU in 1984 as a Supervisor at the MSU Laundry. In 1999, he transferred into his current position with MSU Concessions as Olympic Events Coordinator and equipment maintenance guru.
Jaci Lange, Operations Coordinator
Jaci graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2006 with a B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management. She began her food service career in minor league baseball as the Concessions and Catering Manager for the Lansing Lugnuts. She joined the MSU Concessions Department in November 2007 and is responsible for all concession related events at Munn Ice Arena and the MSU student component of the department’s Human Resources.
Patty Naeole, Office Assistant
Patty began her career at MSU in 1982. She moved over to the Concessions Department in 1986 as an Office Assistant. She spends much of her time performing accounting functions and assisting the supervisory and management staff with research and special projects.
John Oswald, Secretary
John began working for the University in 1999 as support personnel for University Stores. From there, John joined the MSU Concessions Department as a Secretary and Payroll Clerk in 2002.
Stacey Robinson, Catering Manager
Stacey graduated from Michigan State University in 1992 with a B.A. from the School of Business, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management. She has worked in the restaurant and catering business for over 16 years. She started working for MSU in February 2005 as the Catering Manager for Athletics and Special Events, serving the suites and club level at Spartan Stadium, Breslin Center, Munn Ice Arena and the Agricultural Pavilion.
Dan Singer, Culinary Coordinator
Dan graduated from Schoolcraft Community College in 1985 with a degree in Culinary Arts and bachelors in Hospitality Management in 1988. He has held chef and management position in country clubs, restaurants, business and industry and university dining. Dan’s responsibilities include oversight of food procurement and production and kitchen staffing for Athletic Catering and Event Services.
