The UPST Sourcing & Category Management Team oversees approximately $1 billion in annual spending for the University. Our team is dedicated to employing strategic and collaborative sourcing practices to maximize benefits and savings for UMass, in partnership with the campuses. If you need assistance with a sourcing event, please reach out to A&Fsupport@umassp.edu, and we will be happy to help.

  • UPST Strategic Sourcing
    Sara Veilleux, Director
    • Construction
      Mike Boyle, Category Manager & Eden Medaglia, Sourcing Specialist
      • Construction Services
      • Construction
    • Facilities Management/MRO
      Mike Boyle, Category Manager & Eden Medaglia, Sourcing Specialist
      • Elevator Maintenance
      • Waste Removal
      • Security Services
      • Facilities/MRO, Equipment/Supplies
      • Janitorial Services
      • Groundskeeping (incl. Snow & Landscaping)
    • Technology
      Alex Therkelsen, Category Manager & Toby Lau, Sourcing Specialist
      • Software
      • Hardware & Consumables
      • IT Services & Consultants
      • Telecom
    • Research, Scientific & Medical (RSM)
      Bill Mannix, Strategic Sourcing Manager
      • Scientific Equipment
      • Scientific Supplies
      • Medical Supplies
      • Scientific Services
      • RSM Consultants
      • Library
    • Auxiliary & Campus Admin
      Jill Lemire, Category Manager, Kim Mailloux, Sr. Sourcing Specialist*, & Zack Gull, Sourcing Specialist
      • Office Supplies, Furniture & Equipment
      • Print, Promo, Apparel
      • Mail & Courier
      • Temp Staffing
      • Misc. Relocation, H&S Services
      • T&E Dept. Support as needed
      • Dining & Bookstore
      • Transportation & Fleet Management
      • Athletics Supplies & Services*
    • Pro Services
      Evanthia Tully, Category Manager, Kim Mailloux, Sr. Sourcing Specialist*, & Garrett Oliver, Sourcing Specialist
      • Management Consultants
      • Marketing & Advertising
      • Educational Consultants
      • HR & Legal Services
      • Financial Services*
    • Energy
      Bill Mannix, Strategic Sourcing Manager

Last Updated: June 16, 2026