Rick Haught

Director of Scheduling and Event Services

Rick began working at the University of Oregon in 2013. With over 30 years of experience working on college campuses, he understands that student satisfaction is a product of excellent fundamental services and is committed to providing these services to the campus community. When not working, Rick enjoys all the beauty of the Willamette Valley and wonders why he didn’t move here years ago.

Karen Schneider

Scheduling Manager

Karen began working at the University of Oregon in 2006 as the Scheduling Coordinator with Scheduling and Event Services. She is incredibly passionate about event planning and was honored to become the scheduling manager in 2011. Karen enjoys having an active role in helping others realize their event planning dreams.

Israel Escobedo

Scheduling Coordinator

Rebecca Mellnik

Scheduling Coordinator

Rebecca joined Scheduling and Event Services as a student worker in 2006. While assisting with events in various roles, she discovered her love for event planning, sound and light operation, and working with students. Rebecca returned to the department in 2013 as a scheduling coordinator. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, gardening, and music.

Wade Young-Jelinek

Event Services Manager

Wade has been working in event production since 1993 and has held positions at the University of Oregon since 2008. He initially concentrated in live audio, but soon branched out to theatrical and concert lighting as well as management. Wade’s technical expertise and leadership have contributed to thousands of successful events, and he is excited to use this experience to support your events.

Mike Ragsdale

Lead Event Production Coordinator

Mike has held various positions at the University of Oregon since 2001 and has worked with Scheduling and Event Services since 2011. He currently supervises the student event support crew and coordinates campus events. In his free time, Mike provides sound reinforcement for music venues in Eugene and events throughout Oregon.

Michaela Hager

Event Production Coordinator

Michaela has been working as a theatrical event technician and designer since 2006, and has been with Scheduling and Event Services since 2015. As a University of Oregon alumna, she loves supporting the campus environment with her versatile expertise in event planning and production. When not at work, Michaela enjoys horseback riding, ballroom and Latin dancing, and hiking/camping in beautiful Oregon.

Keaton Straub

Event Production Coordinator

David Valdenegro

Lead Setup Coordinator

David has worked at the University of Oregon since 1984. He uses his exceptional dedication, organizational skills, and efficiency to prepare rooms for meetings and ensure everything in the Erb Memorial Union runs smoothly.

Suzanne Reed

Building Manager

Suzanne has more than 15 years’ experience working on campus. Suzanne’s personal values align with that of the UO’s Division of Student Life, she brings a student development-centered approach to her work. Suzanne came to the UO where she earned her MS in 2010, directly from having worked for the State of Washington as a grant writer and grant manager with a focus on cultural arts. Suzanne was appointed to the Washington State Governor’s Tribal Liaison Board in 2006; and had the privilege to work with all of the federally recognized sovereign nations geographically located within Washington’s borders. Suzanne has continued to seek out opportunities to support equity and inclusion on campus, and has chaired the EMU Inclusion Team for more than five years. Suzanne earned awards and recognitions for her work in equity and inclusion from the UO in 2016, 2019, and 2022.