Office of the President

Presidential Staff

Jeff Cole
Strategic Engagement Communicator
419.530.2814

Katie DeBenedictis
Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President for University Board Affairs
419.530.5660
katie.debenedictis@utoledo.edu

Traci McDaniel
Executive Assistant, Senior Administrative Operations
419.530.5667
traci.mcdaniel@utoledo.edu

Gail Simpson
Executive Assistant and Business Manager
419.530.2211
gail.simpson@utoledo.edu

Sharon Speyer
Special Advisor to the President
419.530.5724

Last Updated: 7/15/25