Michael Howze
Director
Contact Information:
Phone:(865) 974-3505
Email: mhowze1@utk.edu
Fax: (865) 974-7786
About:
Mike Howze filled the role of Director of Administrative & Support Services in October 2023. Before joining the team, he served as the Chief of Staff for Undergraduate Admissions at UT Knoxville. Michael brings more than 20 years of leadership and operational experience from across several industries where he’s managed budgets, human resources, independent schools, and diverse not-for-profit organizations.
Dave Stark
Budget Director
Contact Information:
Phone:(865) 974-3486
Email: rstark3@utk.edu
Fax: (865) 974-7786
About:
Dave Stark assumed the role of Budget Director at UT Facilities Services in March 2024. Prior to his tenure at UT, Dave served as a consultant specializing in financial processes and software implementation. In this capacity, he led teams in configuring planning, analysis, and reporting solutions for companies of various sizes. Dave holds a BS in Finance from the Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) and possesses certifications in analytics and financial planning software applications. Outside of work, Dave and his wife share a passion for nature, often indulging in hiking trips to the national and state parks of East Tennessee.
The responsibilities of the Administrative & Support Services Unit can be categorized into three primary areas: Financial Support Services, Material Procurement/Receiving and Warehousing/ Inventory Management Services, and Personnel and Administrative Support Services. These primary areas of responsibilities are conducted within three subunits: Business Services Office, Central Supply Office and Warehouse, and Human Resource Services.