MAB Staff

Janelle PerrymanJanelle Perryman
Program Coordinator
M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2007
jlperryman@ksu.edu (785) 532-4495

Janelle Perryman recently stepped into the role of Program Coordinator for the MAB program. She manages the day-to-day activities of the program including student recruitment, budget management, Industry Advisory Board interaction and communication with enrolled students. Perryman completed a Master of Business Administration in Management from the University of Phoenix in 2007.

Mary BowenMary Sullivan
Communications Coordinator
M.P.S., University of Denver, 2013
mjbowen@ksu.edu (785) 532-4435

As Communications and Marketing Specialist, Sullivan manages the program’s advertising and marketing, communications with students and alumni, plans special events and coordinates international agribusiness tours. She also assists in program recruiting. Bowen completed a Master’s of Professional Studies in Organizational and Professional Communication from the University of Denver in 2013 and a Certificate in Digital Marketing Analytics from MIT Sloan School of Management in 2020.

Courtney UkensCourtney Ukens
Recruitment Coordinator
B.S., Kansas State University, 1997
crukens@ksu.edu (785) 532-3918

As Recruitment Coordinator, Ukens plays a crucial role in attracting and guiding potential graduate students through the application and admission process. He earned his BS in Education from Kansas State University in 1997, where he was also a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. With years of experience in business development and account management across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, and technology, Ukens excels at fostering client success. He is passionate about helping adult learners advance their careers.

Carla WoodyardCarla Woodyard
Office Specialist II
cwoodyar@ksu.edu

Carla serves as an office assistant in the department. Her primary duties are to support several faculty on a daily basis and provide curriculum management assistance for the Master of Agribusiness program. She also assists agricultural economics graduate students, does research for manuscripts, posters, other projects, and classes.