The Martin-Gatton CAFE Alumni Association is a passionate and supportive community of individuals throughout Kentucky, across the nation and around the globe.

Get involved and stay connected with your Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment community. We host iconic annual events like Roundup and biennial events like the Night of Excellence, when we hold the induction ceremony for the Hall of Distinguished Alumni. Join us!

Get Involved

Whether in Kentucky, across the nation or around the globe, there are many ways to get involved with the Martin-Gatton CAFE Alumni Association:

All Wildcats who have completed a degree in the college are considered Martin-Gatton CAFE Alumni Association members.

All members receive the following:

  • Gift at the Graduate Farewell
  • During your first year of membership, you receive Life Member perks
  • Birthday recognition (email)
  • Invitation to events (digital)
  • The Ambassador newsletter (digital)
  • Plus benefits from the UK Alumni Association

Increase your impact by becoming a Life Member. Your donation will support Martin-Gatton CAFE Alumni Association programming and current students through scholarships. 

Life Members enjoy all member benefits, plus:

  • Early access and/or discounted tickets to alumni events
  • Alumni Travel Program (domestic and abroad)
  • Recognition in The Ambassador newsletter
  • Member decal
  • Invitation to events (hard copy)
  • The Ambassador newsletter (hard copy)

Cost:

  • Young Alum (10 years post-graduation): $200
  • Single: $300
  • Joint: $400

Download the Life Membership Support Form

Executive Board

  • President: Quentin Tyler '02, '05
  • Vice President: Melissa Tomblin '02
  • Secretary: Logan Sparks '21
  • Treasurer: Jill Conway '00
  • Affiliate Network Rep: Stephanie Chamberlain '99, '00
  • Past President: Sue Whitaker '64
  • UK Alumni Association Rep: Michaela Mineer '18

Affiliate Network Representatives

  • Region 1: Jacob Ball '11
  • Region 2: Dennis Daugherty '22
  • Region 3: Lyndall Harned '85
  • Region 4: Tom Cravens '83, '90
  • Region 5: Chelsey Anderson '11
  • Region 6: Jeremy Hinton '98
  • Region 7: H.H. Barlow III '72
  • Region 8: Nancy Kelley '81
  • Teaching Rep: Will Snell '83, '85, '89
  • Dietetics and Human Nutrition Rep: Jessica Coffie '06, '10
  • Dietetics and Human Nutrition Rep: Cristina Hiten '06 '10
  • EQAAN Rep: Autry Graham '16
  • Forestry Rep: Michael Shearer '74 '76
  • ABT Rep: Stuart Lichtenberg '15
  • ABT Rep: Jay Phillips '19
  • UK MANRRS Rep: Sylvester Miller '08
  • CLD Rep: Cameron French '21
  • CLD Rep: Boggess Ross '19

Committee Members

  • Darla Kirkland '00
  • Whitney Stith '90
  • Diana Doggett '75
  • James Gilles '10
  • Brandon Gilles '12
  • Kim Henken '92
  • Bill McCloskey '84, '87
  • Martha Nall '70
  • Emma Hope '21
  • Niki Ellis '15
  • Renee Carrico '16

Apply to Join our Board or Become a Representative

Join Us at Our Events

Roundup

Join students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends for Roundup, the largest annual alumni event on campus. It's a beloved Martin-Gatton CAFE family reunion.

Hall of Distinguished Alumni

The college inducts some of our most accomplished alumni into HODA every two years.

Night of Excellence

Every two years during the Night of Excellence, we recognize and celebrate alumni and friends who have made a lasting impact.

Update your Contact Information

We want to keep alumni and friends informed of what’s going on in the Wildcat community! Make sure we have your correct contact information so you can keep up with student and faculty accomplishments, campus news, athletics, and college and alumni association events.

Questions?

Office of Philanthropy and Alumni 
Cooper House 
1312 Nicholasville Road 
Lexington, KY 40503
859-257-7200