Staff

John Custer, Administrative Officer

Phone: 913-588-2908
FAX: 913-588-8236
E-mail: jcuster@kumc.edu

John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Emporia State University and an associate of arts degree in liberal arts from Coffeyville College. Prior to coming to the KU Medical Center he worked in a number of positions in traffic and transportation management and other retail sectors. He has worked in the Kansas Cancer Institute and the Center for Environmental and Occupational Health at KU Medical Center, as well as the Department of Psychiatry at KU Hospital. He joined the Department of Health Policy and Management in 2000. He currently handles financial, personnel, and other administrative functions for the Department.

Deborah S. Lewis, B.A. M.A. – Student Support Manager

Phone: 913.588.3763
Fax: 913.588.8236
E-mail: dlewis4@kumc.edu

Deb Lewis is the Operations and Student Support Manager for the Department of Health Policy and Management.

Deb received a B.A. in Special Education from Avila College and an M.A. in Educational Administration-Higher Education from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.  Her professional career has been primarily in the area of higher education student affairs.  She has held both primary line and executive staff responsibilities for student support functions and departments.  Deb's most recent position in higher education was as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs-Student Development at UMKC where she had responsibility for Student Life, Counseling, Health and Testing, Residential Life, Minority Student Affairs and the Women's Center.  Deb's other experiences have included student recruitment and admissions, strategic planning and human resources management. In her role in HPM, Deb provides operational support and systems development for the department, recruits and advises students in course sequencing, and aids in alumni relations and development.

All current and prospective students are highly encouraged to contact Deb with questions about the program.