SRS Leadership Team
Assistant Vice President for Safety & Risk Services and Chief Resilience Officer (CRO)
Marc is a proven leader in the field of safety and risk management, with a distinguished record of service in higher education. When Colorado State University established its Safety and Risk Services department in 2021, Marc was selected as the inaugural Assistant Vice President to build and lead the new unit. He brought to the role extensive experience, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to supporting the university community.
In 2020, Marc was appointed to co-lead CSU’s response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Under his guidance, the university developed and implemented nationally recognized strategies to safely sustain teaching, research, and operations during one of the most complex challenges in modern higher education. His leadership was widely acknowledged for its clarity, collaboration, and effectiveness.
Marc’s career spans more than two decades as a higher education administrator, including key leadership roles in enrollment and access as well as student affairs. Complementing his campus leadership, he also brings experience from both the public and private sectors in the safety and security industry, giving him a unique, well-rounded perspective on organizational risk, preparedness, and resilience.
Director, Departments of Central Receiving
Steve joined Colorado State University in 2000 as the Assistant Manager of Central Receiving and moved to the role of Director in 2004. Prior to that, he served for 12 years managing mail, shipping and receiving at Regis University, earning him over 30 years of leadership in Logistics. Steve is most proud of his team and the level of service they provide Colorado State University through their thirteen unique departments and programs.
Director, Campus Security Systems
Dave serves CSU as the Director of the newly formed department, Campus Security Systems. In this role he is responsible for setting up a new department focused on campus physical safety using advanced and integrated technologies including CCTV, Electronic Access Control, and Alarm Systems. Developing policies and procedures, security and operational standards for these systems as well as Emergency Blue Light Program and the campus storm monitoring systems. In addition, Dave is responsible for the Campus Vision Zero program which strives to eliminate all crashes on campus that result in serious injuries or fatalities.
Prior to this position Dave spent 31 years working in the transportation and parking fields. Dave served CSU as the Executive Director of Transportation where he spent the past 19.5 years overseeing the development of parking programs that cover 3 campuses, construction of two parking garages and numerous parking lots, development of the CSU’s first on-campus shuttle, the university’s first Active Transportation Program and Oversight of Fleet Services.
Chief of Police
Stacey Clement serves as the Chief of Police at Colorado State University, where she works closely with her team to help keep the CSU community safe, supported, and connected. She brings more than 24 years of law enforcement experience and a strong belief that effective campus policing is rooted in service, trust, and relationships.
Before joining CSU, Stacey spent 20 years with the Norman Police Department in Oklahoma, serving in a variety of leadership roles. Her experience includes patrol operations, investigations, professional standards, community engagement, and the coordination of major events. She also served with the Department of Homeland Security, where she partnered with schools across Oklahoma to strengthen safety planning and emergency preparedness.
Guided by the philosophy Service First. Safety Always., she is committed to building strong relationships, supporting her team, and creating a campus environment where people feel safe, respected, and supported.
Director, University Policy Office
Tammy Hunt serves the university as the Director of the University Policy Office. In this role, she assists university policy owners with regular reviews and updates to university policy, as well as assisting in the drafting and implementation of new policies. She also serves as the Chair of the Commitment to Campus program.
Before coming to the university, Tammy’s experience included over 15 years in the legal field working in a variety of areas of law, including civil, criminal, probate, real estate, and administrative. During that time, she had the opportunity to serve as a member of the Probate Rules and Forms Committee and taught legal research and legal terminology at Front Range Community College. Additionally, she brings a perspective to her policy work shaped by several years in the accounting and medical fields, as well as owning her own business.
Director, Support and Safety Assessment
Mike began serving at the Director of Support and Safety Assessment in January 2025. Support and Safety Assessment coordinates systems to address the safety and welfare of students, faculty, and staff. Services include threat assessment and management, early intervention systems, and various security related programs
Prior to serving in Support and Safety Assessment, Mike worked for over 20 years in higher education in the areas of residence life, Title IX, student conduct, conflict resolution victim advocacy, and substance misuse prevention. Mike has worked at Colorado State University for over 15 years.
Director, Clery Compliance Program
As the Clery Compliance Program Director Rebecca oversees Colorado State University’s compliance with the Clery Act. She works closely and collaboratively with many units including CSUPD, OGC, Athletics, Title IX, and Student Conduct to ensure that CSU is meeting the many Clery Act requirements and strives every day to make CSU a safer, more well-informed campus. Before joining SRS, Rebecca worked in direct practice clinical social work and regulatory compliance for research with human subjects.
Director for Crisis Communications and University Public Information Officer
Nik serves as Director of Crisis Communications and Public Information Officer for Colorado State University. He works with colleges and divisions across the university to coordinate and communicate information and messaging protocol. As Public Information Officer, he is designated media contact for the CSU Police Department and assists in outreach for CSU Public Safety Team. Nik is an alum of CSU and worked as a staff newspaper reporter for the Greeley Tribune then Fort Collins Coloradoan. In his prior roles at CSU, Nik worked in the Office of the President where he served as assistant chief of staff. Nik earned a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Colorado State University Global.
Director of Emergency Management
Nicole serves as the Director of Emergency Management for Colorado State University. Prior to serving in this position, Nicole spent over 15 years in Housing & Dining Services at CSU as a Fire Safety student intern as well as serving in two full-time professional roles as a Safety Coordinator and Assistant Director of Emergency Management. Work experience included management of data, program development, public education and outreach, building and apartment inspections, procedure and policy writing and development, and tailored adult education for college students and employees. During her time as a student staff member, Nicole completed her undergraduate degree receiving a Bachelor of Science in Fire & Emergency Services Administration. Nicole continued her academic journey at CSU completing a Master of Education and Human Resource Studies with a specialization in Adult Education and Training.
Director, Chief Risk Officer, Risk Management & Insurance
Sumrati Tickoo serves as Director and Chief Risk Officer for Colorado State University. She manages the operations of the office of Risk Management & Insurance (RMI) as well as leading institutional risk management efforts on campus. RMI operations include workers’ compensation, temporary modified duty, ergonomics, international risk management, self-insurance reserves, insurance program, claims management, special events, contract review, certificates of insurance, training, AED/CPR, and business continuity.
Prior to joining CSU in 2024, she worked for various corporate organizations in manufacturing and staffing industry leading their Risk Management department. Sumrati has also worked as an underwriter and a broker with Willis Towers Watson in her prior roles. In her 22 years of work experience, she has built focus on insurance and risk management best practices. She is skilled at business continuity management, crisis simulation, risk mitigation strategies, claims management, reducing total cost of risk, managing captives and international insurance compliance.
Sumrati has served on the Board of Directors for several captives and led multiple Captive Advisory Risk Committees. Currently, she is serving on the board of Minnesota Self-Insurers Security Fund as a Treasurer and board member. She also servers on the SISF claims advisory and Compliance advisory committee. She has also served on the RIMS DEI board for 2024-25 term. Originally from India, she completed her Bachelors in Life Science (BSc), Postgraduate in Business Administration (PGBM) both from Jammu University and earned an MBA degree from Pune University in India.
HR Operations
Stephanie previously served as the HR Operations Manager for the Lory Student Center for many years, she brings extensive human resources experience to Safety and Risk Services (SRS). She oversees human resources functions for SRS departments that support campus safety, compliance, and operations, and provides HR support to the Vice President for University Operations as needed. Stephanie guides staff on talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll and HR systems, workers’ compensation, benefits, and salary administration. She reports directly to the Assistant Vice President of Safety and Risk Services and provides leadership, coordination, and guidance on HR policies and practices, including mentoring HR Liaisons across SRS departments.