Heath Immel, Director, Business Operations
Heath Immel has worn many hats during his Mizzou tenure. He moved with his family from Tucson, Arizona, to work at Mizzou in 2007 as the business manager of fiscal operations for The Mizzou Store. After a series of other positions, he is currently serving as the director of Business Operation with oversight of the Missouri Student Unions. Before coming to Mizzou, he spent 14 years at Industrial Motor and Control in Tucson, where he worked as an accountant and in a leadership role.
Immel received bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management information systems and a master’s in Higher Education Administration while at Mizzou.
Contact Immel:
Email: immelh@missouri.edu | Phone: 573-882-4023
Address: G118 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Tracy Schultz, Director of Facilities, Business Operations
Tracy Schultz relocated from St. Louis to join the University of Missouri in 2005, initially working in Planning, Design and Construction. In 2008, she transitioned to the Missouri Student Unions, playing a crucial role in the construction of the new MU Student Center. She is currently the Director of Facilities for Business Operations.
Schultz received a bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University and a certificate in Higher Education Administration from Mizzou’s College of Education and Human Development. With a background in design, project management and facility operations, she brings a wealth of expertise to her current role.
Contact Schultz:
Email: schultztl@missouri.edu | Phone: 573-884-8903
Address: G210 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
David Schauer, Facilities Project Manager
David Schauer, who has lived in the Columbia, Mo., area since 2011, is the facilities project manager for the Missouri Student Unions. He brings a strong background in project management and facility operations. With experience in overseeing construction, maintenance and renovation projects during his career with Orscheln Farm & Home, he ensures the Missouri Student Unions spaces remain functional, welcoming and well-maintained for the Mizzou community.
Contact Schauer:
Email: dsd9p@missouri.edu | Phone: 573-882-1773
Address: G210 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Patrick Ward, Guest Services Coordinator
Patrick Ward, a mid-Missouri native from Jefferson City, has spent many years in Columbia. He graduated from Mizzou in 2018 with a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism, and has worked at the university since 2019 in guest services-focused roles.
Passionate about sports and recreation, Ward is an enthusiastic supporter of Mizzou athletics. Above all, his background and proven abilities make him invaluable in ensuring exceptional guest experiences at the Missouri Student Unions.
Contact Ward:
Email: pmw3m8@missouri.edu | Phone: 573-882-1773
Address: G210 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211
Travis Brauns, Interior Designer
Travis Brauns began his career at Mizzou in 2022, when his commitment to design and education led to an instructional role in the Department of Architectural Studies.
Now, as the interior designer for Missouri Student Unions, Brauns leverages his design expertise to create welcoming environments for the Tiger community. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Studies with a focus in Interior Design from the University of Missouri.
Contact Brauns:
Email: travisbrauns@missouri.edu | Phone: 573-882-7326
Address: G210 MU Student Center, Columbia, MO 65211