More than 30 years later, Kathy serves as the Operations Manager for the Hawkeye Marching Band and Band Administrator for several of the university's largest and most recognizable ensembles. She often says she has "the best job on campus," and she truly means it. Whether she's organizing performances, solving behind-the-scenes logistics, or welcoming prospective students and their families, the highlight of every day is working alongside the incredible students who make Iowa Bands so special.

Over the years, Kathy has had the opportunity to work with faculty, staff, and students from across the University of Iowa, including the College of Law, Department of Dance, and School of Music. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone feels like family. Her commitment to the university extends well beyond the Band Office through service on the University of Iowa Staff Council, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Staff Council, and numerous committees dedicated to inclusion, accessibility, staff recognition, and campus engagement. In 2023, she was deeply honored to receive the Hawkeye Marching Band Alumni Recognition Award.

One of Kathy’s favorite aspects of her role has been the incredible experiences and lifelong memories that have come with being part of the Iowa Bands family. She has proudly “taken back the field” with the Alumni Band at Homecoming, shared the microphone with the legendary Lou Crist—the beloved “Golden Voice” of the Hawkeye Marching Band—and traveled with Hawkeye Nation to destinations including Pasadena, Indianapolis, New York City, San Diego, Columbus, Chicago, Minneapolis, Orlando, Nashville, and even Ireland. Through every performance and journey, what has meant the most to Kathy is the lasting friendships, cherished traditions, and strong sense of family that define the Iowa Bands community.

When she's not in the Band Office, you'll likely find Kathy wearing black and gold, supporting the performing arts, cheering on the Hawkeyes, or encouraging the next generation of musicians to discover everything the Hawkeye Marching Band has to offer. She feels incredibly fortunate to spend her career giving back to a program that has given her so much.