Associate Vice President of Information Technology
Kansas State University Foundation

• Our legal structure shall allow us to be more effective for the University, rather than separate us from the University
   
• We will promote and demonstrate the value of philanthropy to K-State
   
• We will engage and partner with the University, Alumni Association and K-State Athletics in fulfilling our mission
   
• We will be guided by best practices in donor-centered fundraising
   
• We will dedicate ourselves to providing extraordinary service and represent the Foundation in a professional manner
   
• We will engage volunteers in fulfilling our mission
   
• We will value the role of each employee and help them achieve their full potential
   
• We will work as a team, promoting & valuing interactive work between departments
   
• We will be guided by accurate information and data that is focused on donor needs
   
• We will operate and manage contributions in a fiscally responsible manner
   
• We will work with our university partners to ensure adherence to donor designations

a) Fiscal Year 2026 Goals

b) FY25 Annual Report

c) Long Term Objectives

Greg Willems
President/Chief Executive Officer
Kansas State University Foundation

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Greg Willems is president & CEO of the Kansas State University (KSU) Foundation, beginning his service in February 2015. The KSU Foundation has $1.7B in total assets, employs 152 staff, raises an average of $225M a year, manages investments for a $1B+ endowment, operates a real estate development and asset enterprise of $235M, and recently completed a record-setting $1.6B campaign.

The KSU Foundation is a recognized national leader in enterprise culture, board governance excellence, progressive advancement techniques, data science & technology use, and high-impact practices for donor engagement and experience.

Willems serves as Chair of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) National Committee on College & University Foundations, the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) Council of Foundation Leaders and AGB’s Trusteeship Magazine Editorial Advisory Board as a consulting editor. He is a frequent speaker and contributor on topic sessions at CASE and AGB annual meetings, panels and thought leadership engagements.

Prior to his service at the KSU Foundation, Willems served as the vice president for development at the University of Hawaii Foundation; executive director of development at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada; and senior director of development for the Texas A&M Foundation.

Greg Lohrentz
Senior Vice President of Operations and Finance, COO, CFO
Kansas State University Foundation

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Greg Lohrentz is an accomplished nonprofit and foundation executive with deep experience in finance, operations, technology, real estate, risk management, and board governance. Since joining the Kansas State University Foundation in October 2011, he has served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, providing strategic leadership across Accounting and Finance, Compliance Services, Information Technology, Infrastructure, and Real Estate. He also serves as President of the Kansas State Charitable Real Estate Foundation, advancing strategic real estate initiatives that support the university’s philanthropic mission. 

Lohrentz is known for turning strategy into operational results, building collaborative partnerships, modernizing systems, and supporting sustainable growth. Before joining the Foundation, he was COO/CFO of Meeting Professionals International and the MPI Foundation, a Dallas-based global association for the meetings and events industry, where he led operations, publishing, events, sales, finance, and technology. Earlier in his career, he held leadership and finance roles with LEGO Group, Henkel, and Deloitte. 

Lohrentz holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Kansas State University and is a certified inactive CPA in Missouri. He has also completed the MIT Executive Program for Executives on Agentic AI. He remains active in professional leadership and community service through advisory and board roles with organizations including the Manhattan Airport Authority, Knowledge Based Economic Development, Riley County Regional United Way, and the Kansas State Charitable Real Estate Foundation. 

• Direct technology strategy, operations, infrastructure, and service delivery to ensure technology services are secure, reliable, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational needs.
   
• Lead cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk management programs to protect organizational information assets and ensure resilient, compliant technology operations through effective governance, security controls, incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
   
• Oversee the governance, prioritization, and execution of the technology project portfolio, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities, managing resources and risks, and driving successful implementation and adoption.
   
• Advance data governance, data quality, integrations, analytics, and reporting capabilities to ensure accurate, secure, and reliable information that supports decision-making, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
   
• Drive process improvement and automation initiatives by redesigning workflows and leveraging technology solutions that improve efficiency, scalability, user adoption, and organizational performance.
   
• Lead the organization’s artificial intelligence strategy and digital readiness efforts, establishing governance, evaluating emerging technologies, identifying practical use cases, and driving the responsible adoption of AI-enabled solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness, innovation, and decision-making.
   
• Manage technology vendor relationships, contracts, licensing, renewals, and service agreements to ensure technology investments are cost-effective, contractually compliant, secure, well-supported, and aligned with organizational objectives.
   
• Manage the technology team, including recruitment, performance management, and coaching.  Responsible for fostering a positive, high-performing team culture by setting clear expectations, providing meaningful feedback, and supporting individual and team success.

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field.
   
• 10+ years of experience in enterprise technology, including developing and executing technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure, enterprise applications, data management, integrations, project governance, automation, vendor management, and emerging technologies.
   
• 8+ years of leadership experience managing both individual contributors and leaders of people, with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams while providing and receiving constructive feedback.
   
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise technology initiatives, including project portfolio governance, infrastructure modernization, enterprise systems, integrations, reporting architecture, automation, vendor management, and AI-related technologies.
   
• Demonstrated ability to improve service reliability, data quality, operational efficiency, technology adoption, and the value of technology investments.
   
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic partnerships, influence decision-making, lead teams through change, and communicate complex technical, financial, contractual, and risk considerations to diverse stakeholders.
   
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record.

• Experience supporting Microsoft-based technology ecosystems, Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms, and cloud-based enterprise solutions.
   
• Experience establishing or maturing enterprise governance frameworks, service management programs, technology adoption strategies, or artificial intelligence capabilities within a complex organization.
   
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is not required but is a plus.
   
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor management, higher education, nonprofit, or similar relationship-driven business environments is desirable.

The Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating an environment that is engaging and draws upon the strengths and personal experiences of each individual.

Managers cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and equitable work environment by modeling inclusive behaviors, setting expectations for direct reports, and responding to discriminatory behavior. In our pursuit to build and maintain a high-performing team, managers are responsible for fostering an environment where all employees feel a sense of belonging.

KSUF - Benefits Summary 2026