Meet the Staff
Brian Dyer, Executive Director of Alumni Affairs
brian.dyer@rose-hulman.edu
(812)877-8359 work
(812)208-0974 cell
Brian began working in the Admissions Office in 1982 and was there for 16 years before making the move to the Alumni Affairs Office in 1998. He received the President’s Outstanding Service Award in 2002 and was named an Honorary Alumnus in 2005. Brian enjoys meeting alumni and keeping them connected to Rose-Hulman. Homecoming is really special for him and looks forward to it every year. Please stop in when you visit campus and say hello to Brian and his staff.

Kristen B. Loyd, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs
(812)877-8465 work
(812)208-3955 cell
Kristen comes to us after spending six years at the University of Chicago where she worked in orientation, housing and most recently, alumni relations. She is a graduate of Denison University and has a master of science degree from Indiana University in higher education administration and student affairs. At Rose, Kristen will focus on programming for young alumni and students. Kristen and her husband Rusty, a coach in the Athletic Department, have two children, Mia and Mason.
LeEllen Zimmerman, Alumni Affairs Administrative Assistant
(812)877-8976 work
LeEllen comes to us from Aisin Brake and Chassis, Inc in Terre Haute where she provided support to the President, Vice President and members of the management team. She has an associate degree in office administration from Ivy Tech and is scheduled to complete her bachelor of science degree in December from Indiana State University in human resource development.
Grant Smith, Alumni Affairs Graduate Assistant
smith2@rose-hulman.edu
(812)872-6252 work
(317)319-4285 cell
Grant joined the Alumni Affairs Office in June of 2008. His major roles include assisting with campus and regional alumni events including Homecoming and young alumni events, serving as co-advisor to the Student Alumni Association and creating and promoting programming targeted to current students. Grant is currently pursuing a master of science degree in human resource development for higher education and industry at Indiana State University.