Staff Profiles

Van Sullivan

Assistant Retail Dining Manager

Birthplace: Barnesville, Ohio
Education: B.S. in Psychology, New York Institute of Technology

Q: Why did you get into this profession?
A: There is something really fulfilling and exciting about putting a meal together and watching people enjoy it.

Q: How did UMass Dining come about?
A: UMass Dining is a pretty big deal in this industry. I jumped at the chance when I saw a job in Retail Dining was available.

Q: What do you like most about UMass Amherst?
A: This place is absolutely huge – and everywhere you go there are a bunch of people getting something done. I’m amazed at the scope of this University.

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Fresh Figs

Q: Red Sox or Yankees?
A: Sorry folks, I’m from NY, it’s the Yankees all the way.