Staff Assignments

Procurement Staff and Their Responsibilities

The following is a contact list for all Procurement Team Members, located throughout the University community:

Boca Raton Campus Procurement Staff:

Melody Thelwell, MPA, Director of Procurement
mthelwell@fau.edu

Esperanza Calderon, Procure-to-Pay Administrator/Asst. Director of Procurement
ecalder2@fau.edu

Hirut Darge, Purchasing Coordinator
hdarge@fau.edu

Architectural Services
Architectural Supplies
Athletic Related
Building Related Items
Construction Related Items
Custodial/Janitorial Services
Electrical & Electricity Related
Equipment Related Items
Facilities Related Items
Fuel Related Items
Grounds Related Items (including Athletics)
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Improvements
Janitorial/Household Related Items
Land & Landscaping Related Items
Pest Control
Licenses/Permits/Inspections
Machine Related Items
Parts / Fittings
Pools - (see Facilities)
Professional Architect/Engineering Services
Recycling Services
Road Maintenance Supplies
Safety Equipment
Sales Tax
Security
Structures
Surveys & Tests
Textiles
Tools
Utilities

Sean Cunningham, Senior Purchasing Agent
scunning@fau.edu

Agriculture Supplies Animal Related Items
AV Equipment
Cameras
Communications
Conferencing Services
Dental Supplies
Examination & Testing Services
IT Related Items
Lab Related Items
Lab Supplies
Lamps & Bulbs
Medical Related Items
Mobil Apps
Office Equipment Related Items
Phone Related Items
Postage Related Items
Scientific Related Items
Software
Telecommunication Equipment
Televisions & Displays

Melodi Ramtallie, Senior Purchasing Agent
mramtallie@fau.edu

Accounting Services
Advertising/Marketing
Art Supplies
Artistic Services
Books & Library Related
Classroom Supplies
Drones
Entertainment Services
Human Resources Services
Independent Contractor - Individuals
Instructional Services - IOG Only
Law Enforcement Related
Legal Related Items
Moving Expenses - Campus (not individual)
Printing & Reproduction
Promotional Items
Public Service Notices/Announcements
Publish Journal Articles
Royalties
Space Rental
Temporary Employment Services
Theater Supplies
Transportation
Uniforms - perquisite required

Valentina Davenport, Purchasing Agent
vcox@fau.edu

Classroom Fixtures
Copy Services
Fax Machines
Food & Water Related Items
Furniture
Musical Instruments
Shredding Services
Signage

Broward Campus Procurement Staff:

Shanna Longa, Asst. Director, Broward Campuses
Davie Campus, LA - RM 210
(954) 236-1093, Fax: 954-236-1283
slonga@fau.edu

Honorariums & Guest Speakers
Memberships
Moving Expenses
Registration Fees
Subscriptions - Non-Software

Harbor Branch Procurement Staff:

Kathie Andraza, Senior Fiscal Assistant, Harbor Branch
Harbor Branch Campus, HB38 - RM 102
(772) 242-2209, Fax: (772) 242-2431
kandraza@fau.edu

Randy Gross, Senior Buyer, Harbor Branch
Harbor Branch Campus, HB38 - RM 104
(772) 242-2213, Fax: (772) 242-2431
rgross9@fau.edu

Air Flight
Vehicle Related Items (not insurance)
Boat Related Items
Boat Charter & Research

For additional question/comments related to specific buying areas, please contact purchasing@fau.edu.