Campus Living Staff

Gretchen Brockmann
Director of Housing Operations
252-328-4663
brockmanng@ecu.edu

Gretchen has served for over 25 years in a variety of roles within Student Housing, over 20 of those with ECU Campus Living. She received degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Florida, and has contributed to the student development profession in multiple leadership, service, and mentoring roles. Originally from Michigan, Gretchen enjoys spending time with her family, running, listening to podcasts, and traveling. Two favorite spots to spend free time are Walt Disney World and the beach.

Carolyn “Waz” Miller
Director of Residence Life
252-328-4663
millerc@ecu.edu

Waz started at ECU in 1994, after working at the University of San Francisco, Loyola University-New Orleans and Western Illinois University.  She has been very active in ACUHO-I, (Association of College University Housing Officers-International), and served as the Chair of the Program Committee and the STARS Committee.  Waz enjoys creating communities and programs which are inclusive and welcoming.  She has a strong interest in mental health issues and crisis management and finds a lot of joy in working with LLCs as well hall governments and RHA.  She is originally from New York, but, grew up in Wisconsin and enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and going to the beach.  She loves shelties, emerald green and reliving her college years, one of the best times of her life, through the new first year students!

Emily Gold
Administrative Associate for Residence Life
252-328-4663
golde22@ecu.edu

Emily joined Campus Living in the summer of 2022, having spent 4 years as a student employee in the department. She is a recent graduate of the university and a native of Eastern North Carolina, being from Rocky Mount. She works closely with Residence Life and has a passion for helping others in any way she can. In her free time, she enjoys watching any crime-action tv series, cooking, and soaking up the sun at North Topsail Beach (NC).

Dana Mattern
Associate Director for Residence Life for Student Conduct
252-328-4925
matternd17@ecu.edu

Dana joined the ECU Residence Life family in the summer of 2014. As a first generation graduate, she is a strong proponent of community connection and support. Dana comes to us from northwest Pennsylvania, and while she misses the fall leaves, she does not miss snow. During the day, Dana assists in student (and community) development, learning, and accountability. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, son, two children, and forever puppy; being outdoors; and getting lost in a good book.

Allison Peele
Associate Director of Academic Initiatives, Assessment, and Student Success
252-328-4915
hunterall21@ecu.edu

Dr. Peele joined the ECU Residence Life family in the summer of 2023, after serving in other capacities at the university since 2022. She is natively from Raleigh, North Carolina, but has lived all across the state. She completed a BA in Sociology from Fayetteville State University, a MEd in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education from University of North Carolina Greensboro, and an EdD in Educational Leadership from Fayetteville State University. Her passion and research focuses are supporting underrepresented students and creating avenues for change in the areas of student access and success. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, traveling, and getting to serve the community with her sorority. 

Katy Simonowich
Conduct Associate
252-328-4931
simonowichk22@ecu.edu

Katy started at ECU with POSO in 2022 and transitioned to Campus Living as the Conduct Associate in October 2024. After graduating from WVU with a Bachelor of Art she spent many years in health & fitness where she developed her love for helping others which she is excited to carry into her new role. While she is still passionate about fitness, Katy  is happiest when she is traveling or getting to spend time with her husband, awesome sons and 2 dogs.

Bailey Steckbauer
Assistant Director for Residence Life for Programming, Leadership, and Selection
252-328-4913
steckbauerb15@ecu.edu

Bailey started at East Carolina University in the summer of 2015.  Her love for student and leadership development has accelerated working with the students at East Carolina University. She is passionate about creative programming, living learning communities, and personal growth.  When she is not working, she can be seen walking her dog, Winston, or scootering around campus!

Angelina Weglarczyk
Interim Assistant Director for Residence Life
252-328-3632
weglarczyka19@ecu.edu

Angelina started at ECU in the summer of 2019, having spent 6 years as a student affairs educator throughout her undergraduate, graduate, and full time professional career. Born in Poland, but raised in Chicago, she enjoys spending time with her dog Cubby, listening to podcasts, and watching Law and Order. You will often see her and Cubby walking around campus meeting residents!

Chase Wheaton
Assistant Director of Residence Life for Learning/ Thematic Communities
252-328-8125
wheatonc18@ecu.edu

Chase started at ECU in the summer of 2018, having moved here from Gainesville, Florida, where he was for the previous 6 years while earning his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Florida. Chase started his career in college housing and residence life in the Fall of 2012 as a Resident Advisor, worked his way up to being a Graduate Hall Director, to a Hall Coordinator, to now serving as the Assistant Director for Residence Life for Learning/Thematic Communities. He is passionate about student mattering, supporting students in crisis, and providing residents with the best possible on-campus experience as they transition into this new and exciting stage of their lives. You will likely see him walking to meetings around campus, enjoying coffee at the Starbucks in the Main Campus Student Center, or walking his dog, Charlie, around campus.

Linda Bell
Administrative Support Associate
252-328-4918
bellli22@ecu.edu

Linda started with Campus Living in the spring of 2024. She graduated with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition Science in 2017 and has been doing campus ministry with the university ever since. Linda is from Newton Grove, North Carolina, and is of Guatemalan descent. She loves traveling, spending time with her family and dogs, Harper and Cisco, photography, and music.

Lisa Compton
Housing Systems Manager
252-328-4663
comptonl@ecu.edu

Lisa manages the on-campus student database and software system, assists with the housing assignments process, and helps troubleshoot website and housing contract issues. She has been with the department since 2013. In spare time, she enjoys traveling, true crime documentaries, and outdoor activities with her family and dog.

Brandy Daniels
Associate Director of Campus Living Off-Campus Students & Hospitality Services
252-328-6110
alexanderdanielsb14@ecu.edu

Brandy Alexander-Daniels is the Associate Director of Campus Living Off-Campus Students and Hospitality Services.  She’s received her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University, and her Master’s Degree from North Carolina State University.  Brandy returned to work at ECU in the Spring of 2014.  Prior to that she worked at Vidant Medical Center with college students.  Brandy has served in roles of being a student Resident Advisor, Hall Director, Assistant Director, and now an Associate Director. Originally from Hobgood, NC she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, being involved in local community engagement, and mentoring young adults! You will often see her in the drive-thru at Starbucks!

Kimberly Devito-Young
Assignments Coordinator
252-328-4928
devitoyoungk23@ecu.edu

Kim started at ECU in the summer of 2023 and serves on the housing assignments team assisting with the processing of on-campus student room assignments. Prior to coming to ECU she worked at Florida SouthWestern State College for 14 years in various roles in Student Affairs and Auxiliary Services. A Florida native and University of Florida graduate, Kim enjoys traveling with her family, baking, and scrapbooking in her free time.

Steven Hollingsworth
Public Communications Specialist
252-737-1062
hollingsworths23@ecu.edu

Steven is a two-time graduate of East Carolina University, with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration from the College of Business, with an undergraduate concentration and graduate certificate in Marketing. He was born in Greenville, raised mostly in Hertford County, and has been in the Eastern North Carolina area for all his life. He is excited to continue to engage with the Greenville and university community!

Kristen Riggs
Front Desk Manager
252-328-4338
riggskri24@ecu.edu

Kristen is a native of Greenville, NC. She spent 14 years in healthcare as a Respiratory Therapist. After leaving healthcare, Kristen enjoyed roles in leadership and management. Kristen has over 20 years of experience providing quality customer service, as she is passionate about helping and supporting others. Kristen is very grateful to be part of the university community and to assist Pirate Nation.

Karen Hawley
Senior NSO Manager (College Hill-Ballard East)
252-328-2580 or 252-328-4044
hawleyka16@ecu.edu

Karen joined Campus Living in 2016 and has served in the role of Senior Neighborhood Service Office Manager since summer of 2020. She previously worked with Pitt County Schools as a data manager at Grifton and Hope Middle School. Karen grew up in New Jersey, but has loved calling North Carolina home for over 30 years. In her spare time, you can usually catch Karen outside gardening or planning her next trip with her husband!

Robert Trotta
Facility Maintenance Supervisor
252-328-2145

Robert supervises the Campus Living Facility Teams to directly address facility concerns our students and staff. In the hopes to bridge any anxiety of being new to campus and away from home, his team strives to be approachable for the needs of the students and staff. This goes hand in hand with one of his sayings, “We can fix anything if we know about it”. His staff and himself are personally involved in our facilities daily, so students and staff have a familiarity and comfort with who is working on their issues, in the hopes of giving Pirates a more relaxed atmosphere while away from home. After 28 years of working at Campus Living, this approach has produced wonderful results. Away from campus, he enjoys family time, outdoor activities and personal projects.

Bryan Haddock
Locksmith Supervisor
252-328-4332
haddockd@ecu.edu

Bryan has been with ECU since October 2005 with the Lockshop. As the Locksmith Supervisor he work with the Locksmiths and the Access Control Coordinator to make sure all the students and staff live and work in a safe and secure environment. In his spare time he loves to hunt, fish and spend time traveling with family.

Jacob Meyer
Access Control Coordinator
252-328-4332
meyerja22@ecu.edu

Joseph Fortunato
Campus Living Trades Technician
252-328-4332
fortunatoj23@ecu.edu

Fernando Betancourt
Campus Living Trades Technician
252-328-4332
betancourtf17@ecu.edu