Iowa State welcomed a new addition to its administration as Miles Lackey took the helm as the newly-defined position of associate vice president this week.

Lackey, who previously served as director of the office of federal affairs at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is highly regarded by ISU President Steven Leath for both his management skills and impressive work history.

“He brings a strong set of credentials to Iowa State, including finance, management and many others,” Leath said. “He has a Master’s in Public Administration, an MBA and good business and finance skills.”

Leath hopes Lackey’s experience and knowledge in economics and other issues will help make the university more efficient in a variety of ways, as well as help implement the various projects that the Leath administration hopes to put forth in the future.

“I still think we can improve the efficiency of the university as well as economic development programs with the help of Lackey,” Leath said. “When there is a plan coming out of the President’s office, someone has to make sure that it happens and puts it into action. And Miles has the skills necessary to do that.”

Although the position of “associate vice president” is a newly appointed position, Leath is hoping that the addition of Lackey will help generate new programs at the university and ultimately improve the experience of every ISU student.