Skip to the content

Kansas State University

Derby Staff

Mark Edwards, MS

Unit Director, Derby Dining Center

  • Instructor, Hospitality Management and Dietetics
  • Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona
  • Master of Science, Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management and Dietetics, Kansas State University
  • Participated in culinary-enhancement workshops at University of Massachusetts, Amherst and the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
  • Culinary Awards:
    • American Culinary Federation, Bronze Medal, Team Competition (2002)
  • Employed in Housing and Dining since 1983

If you’re looking for Mark, you’re likely to find him in several different Derby locations. As unit director of Derby Dining Center, he may be upstairs conversing with customers and staff, or tending to general administrative duties in his office downstairs. Mark, a HRIMD faculty member and special-events committee chair, is always busy instructing HRIMD students, or planning for the next Dining Services special-dinner event. He has attended numerous culinary-training workshops, and his culinary skills and knowledge have helped our staff win numerous NACUFS Culinary Challenge awards. Mark welcomes you to call, e-mail, or stop by his office if you have food-related questions, Ford, Moore, Haymaker, or West associated special events or picnics questions, or would simply like to discuss how we can improve your dining experience at Derby.

Phone: 785-532-6489


Holly Pishney, BS

Training Table Coordinator; Special Events Coordinator
  • Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management with a minor in Business, Kansas State University
  • Participated in culinary-enhancement workshops at the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
  • Catering workshop at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, New York
  • Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2001
Holly wears many hats at Derby! Whether it be athletic training-table manager, catering coordinator, or special-events committee member, Holly is always on the go. You will typically find Holly on A line checking food quality, or planning the next big catering event. Holly showcases her natural creativity and talent for decorating and cuisine each week at Derby during “Change Ups!”. Holly welcomes you to visit with her at Derby or by phone or e-mail about suggestions for “Change ups!”, monotony breakers, or about how we can improve your Derby dining experience.

Phone: 785-532-0423 E-mail: hcp@k-state.edu


Coila Farrell

Service and Sanitation Manager, Derby Dining Center

  • Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management with a minor in
    Business Administration, Kansas State University
  • Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2007
  •  
  •  

 

 

 

 

Phone: 785-532-3181 E-mail: coila02@k-state.edu


Maria Cunningham

Production Manager, Derby Dining Center

  • Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2008
  •  
  •  
  •  

 

 

 

 

Phone: 785-532-6483 E-mail: mlc3663@k-state.edu


Chris Hancock

Student Employment Coordinator, Derby Dining Center

  • Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 2009

 

 

 

 

Phone: 785-532-3181 E-mail:


Michelle Netson, MS, RD, LD

Instructor/Project Director Food Systems

  • Bachelor of Science, Dietetics and Institutional Management, Kansas State University, 1976
  • Master of Science, Adult, Occupational and Continuing Education, Kansas State University, 2004
  • ServSafe Instructor
  • Nutrition Education Committee for Dining Services
  • Participated in culinary-enhancement workshop at the Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, California
  • Employed in Housing and Dining Services since 1976, continuously since 1994
Michelle wears numerous hats for Dining Services, the primary being the project leader for implementation of Computrition Recipe Managment System into Dining Services Operations. As a registered dietitian, her talents and knowledge are utilized frequntly on the nutrition-education committee and as a ServSafe instructor.  Her food-safety instruction has help our staff increase their knowledge and understanding of food-safety issues.  Michelle is an active member of the American Dietetic Association, Dietetic Association of Kansas State University, Kaw Valley Dietetic Association, National Association of College and University Foodservice, and the Manhattan Young Life Board.
Phone: 785-532-3347 E-mail: mnetson@k-state.edu