Daily Staff Writer

Randy Alexander, director of residence, came to Iowa State a year ago after a five year stint as director of university housing at the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point.

As director of residence, Alexander is responsible for all aspects of university housing operations including residence life, business operations and food service.

Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Alexander said he enjoys living in Ames because it is the “best of both worlds.”

“Ames is a nice size and it has a lot of services like entertainment that a normal town this size wouldn’t have,” he said.

Since coming to Iowa State, Alexander has been working on coordinating various functions, interfacing with offices such as the student health center, and the development of a master plan for reorganization of the department.

Alexander’s favorite aspect of the job is the challenge it provides.

“The plan to renovate the facilities and trying to get people to support and recognize the academic side of the service is very important,” he said.

Alexander has two children ages 15 and 20.

In his free time, he said he enjoys tennis, camping and gardening.

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