Residential Life Staff
Kris McPeak
Associate Director of Residence Life
Greetings Chico State! My name is Kris McPeak and I am the Associate Director of University Housing for Residence Life. I am originally from the Chicago suburbs and attended college and graduate school at the University of Arkansas. I have a BSE in Secondary Education and an M.Ed in Counselor Education. Since leaving the land of the Razorbacks, I have worked at 7 other institutions of higher education, including Western Washington University, Arizona State University, and Vanderbilt University. For the last four years I worked at the University of Redlands in Southern California, and I hope I never have to leave California again! I love being an educator, and believe Residence Life is one of the most amazing and fulfilling ways to help others reach their potential. Other than being a country singer, I wouldn’t want to do anything else!
Kristopher Chad Disharoon
Coordinator for Residential Life Programming
kdisharoon@csuchico.edu
Phone extension: 530-898-6325
Hello! My name is Kristopher Chad Disharoon, and I am the Coordinator for Residential Life Programming for UHFS. My last stop was at Radford University where I received my masters of science in student affairs administration. While attending Radford University I worked in various areas including student activities, multicultural affairs, and other student affairs offices. Before that, I spent four years at Western Carolina University earning my bachelors of arts in English. Through my journey at Western Carolina University I worked for student activities, the student union, and admissions. I am expecting to have a lot of fun this year, and I am excited to work with all of you and hope that I can learn as much from you as you do from me. Feel free to stop by my office in the Housing Office.
Juan Blanco
Interim Residence Hall Student Conduct Coordinator
jblanco@csuchico.edu
Phone extension: 530-898-6325
Hola! I am Juan Miguel Blanco, the Residence Student Conduct Coordinator. This is my fourth year working at University Housing and Food Service and I am extremely excited to be part of this family. I am a proud alumnus of CSU, Chico, where I received my BA in Child Development. During my undergraduate career, I was exposed to the profession of student affairs by working as a summer RA for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). The next chapter of my life began at the University of Denver, nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Denver, Colorado. I earned my MA in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Development. In Denver, I worked as a Community Advisor for an apartment complex and as a Graduate Assistant for the Office of Campus Activities. The unique blend between my undergrad and masters experience led me back to CSU, Chico to pursue my real passion, which is to help students develop into independent adults. Please feel free to stop by my office located in the University Housing central office if you have any questions, concerns, or if you just want to talk.
Sutter Hall
Chad Pettay
Sutter Hall Residence Community Coordinatorcpettay@csuchico.edu
Phone: 530-898-3184
Hello! My name is Chad Pettay (or “CP” for short) and I am your Residence Community Coordinator for Sutter Hall. I was born and raised in the greater Seattle area in Washington State. I attended Western Washington University to receive my B.A. in Business Administration, Marketing while working as an undergraduate Resident Advisor. After graduating, I loved the school and the area so much that I decided to stick around as the Program Coordinator for Residence Life and attended graduate school to earn my M.Ed. in Continuing and College Education. But enough about me! I am excited to get to know many of you as we grow together at Chico State this year. Feel free to stop by my office in Sutter Hall 246N and say hello!
Mark Brice
Sutter Hall Assistant Residence Community Coordinator mbrice@csuchico.edu Phone: 530-898-3182
Greetings and welcome! I am very excited to be here at Chico State after two years of graduate school at the University of Delaware where I studied Counseling in Higher Education with an emphasis in Student Affairs Practice. I completed my Bachelor's degree at a small school called Wheaton College just west of Chicago. I went to high school outside of Philadelphia, but also attended 11 other schools on three continents and even a little bit in Orange County, CA. I have worked and interned in various realms of Student Life, particularly helping to develop an outdoor orientation program while in Delaware.
Please do not hesitate to drop by my office on the second floor of Sutter to say hello and talk about how to make the most of your time as a student!
Shasta & Lassen Halls
Ryan Macleod
Lassen and Shasta Halls Residence Community Coordinatorrhmacleod@csuchico.edu
Phone: 530-898-6363
Hello, my name is Ryan Macleod and I am the Residence Community Coordinator for Shasta and Lassen Halls. I am excited to start my first year here at Chico State. I was born and raised in Lake Tahoe, then went to Sonoma State University for my Bachelors in Theatre Arts. I then wanted to explore my passion for working with college age students and went to Western Illinois University and received my Masters of Science in College Student Personnel. I decided to keep moving east and for the past two years have been working full time at The University of Massachusetts Lowell as a Residence Director. I am very excited to get back to California and to join the Chico State team. Please feel free to drop by my office in Lassen and say hi!
Lee McFee
Lassen & Shasta Hall Assistant Residence Community Coordinator lmcfee@csuchico.eduPhone extension: 530-898-5174
Hello! My name is Lee McFee and I am the Assistant Residence Community Coordinator (ARCC) for Shasta & Lassen Halls. I spent the past two years at Azusa Pacific University (APU) working to obtain my Master's Degree in Education for College Student Affairs. While there, I worked as the director of the largest service-learning program at APU connecting college students with local elementary school students in teaching them about team building and goal setting. I also worked for California Baptist University (CBU) as the Graduate Assistant for Campus Life. Campus Life is responsible for the Orientation programming and the overall first year experience for incoming students. I was able to coordinate the Transfer Orientation program with 14 student Orientation Leaders and had a wonderful time connecting the new students to the CBU community. Before going to APU, I received my Bachelors Degree in Student Ministries at Geneva College in Pittsburgh, PA with the hopes of working with students in developing the leadership skills and abilities each student uniquely possesses. While there, I had the wonderful privilege of working as a resident assistant in one of the residence halls. I was able to be a part of an amazing team that established a wonderful and close-knit community through all sorts of programs and activities. After that experience, I knew that I wanted to work with college students through the field of student development. I grew up in Washington State with my twin sister loving the outdoors and all of the fun that it entails. I am a social butterfly and am extremely excited in getting to know as many students as I possibly can. I like long walks on the beach, barbecues and laughing at the humor in life. I look forward to coming alongside you all in this exciting chapter in your lives.
North Campus Halls
Christina Armstrong
North Campus Residence Community Coordinator caarmstrong@csuchico.eduPhone: 530-898-5483
My name is Christina Armstrong and I am an Assistant Residence Community Coordinator at North Campus. I was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. This is my second year with UHFS. I am a proud alumna of Chico State and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. As an undergraduate student here, I was fortunate enough to work with some amazing people in student affairs which helped fuel my passion for the profession and ultimately led to my decision to enroll in a graduate program. I attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana (where Larry Bird went to college) and earned a Master of Science in Student Affairs and Higher Education. Having been born and raised in Sacramento, California living in the Midwest was tough for me, but the experiences I have had and relationships I have formed are priceless. I am inspired by enthusiastic/passionate people and love learning about new things. In my free time I enjoy singing (including karaoke), watching movies, and reading.
Whitney Hall
Katie Peterson
Residence Community Coordinator kdpeterson@csuchico.edu Phone 530-898-6246
Hello! My name is Katie Peterson and I am absolutely thrilled to be the Residence Community Coordinator (RCC) for Whitney Hall! My journey in higher education began at the University of Washington where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography with the hopes of engaging in international humanitarian work. After spending time abroad and visiting nearly 30 countries I felt that working within higher education was the ideal setting for me to use my skills, experiences and interests! Therefore, I pursued a Master’s Degree in College Counseling and Student Development at Azusa Pacific University. For the last four years I have gained experience in student activities, community engagement, career services, orientation programs and residential life! I am particularly passionate about promoting an inclusive residential living environment that celebrates diversity and difference while educating residents on topics of sustainability and how to be responsible global citizens. After spending the last six years in Southern California, I am exciting about joining the Chico community and having an incredible year in Whitney Hall!
Jeff Harrington
Assistant Residence Community Coordinator jharrington5@csuchico.edu Phone: 530-8986108
Hello! My name is Jeffrey B. Harrington and I am the Assistant Residence Community Coordinator for Whitney Hall. I was born in Santa Monica, California but I have spent most of my life in Chico. This is my first year with UHFS. Before I came to Chico State as an ARCC I was a junior high school teacher at a local junior high. I am also a proud alumnus of Chico State. I majored in Business Administration, Finance and then continued to receive my Business Education Teaching Credential and graduated Magna Cum Laude. As a former resident of Mechoopda Hall here at CSU, Chico and Hall Council Vice President, I began to explore my passion for Leadership and Programming right here in the residence halls. My hobbies consist of outdoor education, ropes courses, playing musical instruments and teaching. I am excited for life and I can’t wait to meet you! Please stop by my office and say hi!
University Village
Sarah Lasnik
University Village Residence Community Coordinator slasnik@csuchico.edu Phone: 530-898-4474
Hello!! My name is Sarah Beth Lasnik and I am the Residence Community Coordinator for University Village. I was born and raised in Salinas, CA, the “Salad Bowl of the World”. I am a proud alum of California State University, Chico. I graduated with a Bachelors of Art in Child Development, a Bachelors of Art in Liberal Studies and a minor in Psychology. After five years at CSU, Chico I moved to Oxford, MS where I attended the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss). At Ole Miss, I became a football fan, Hotty Toddy!, learned that you can buy chicken on a stick, and that humidity is not friendly to one’s hair. After two years in Mississippi working in housing, orientation and judicial affairs, I earned a Masters of Arts in Higher Education and Student Personnel. After another hot summer, I moved to Louisville, Kentucky where I worked at the University of Louisville, go CARDS! I can now say that I have attended the Kentucky Derby and tried a “hot brown”. I am so excited to be back in Chico and working at Chico State, where my passion began in helping students as a resident advisor. I am a huge fan of the SF Giants, the beach, and reading! Welcome to University Village and the Chico State community!
Pablo Soto
Assistant Residence Community Coordinator pasoto@csuchico.edu Phone: 530-898-6504
Hey Everyone! My name is Pablo A. Soto and I am the Assistant Residence Community Coordinator at University Village. My story begins in Stockton, CA where I was born. However, I didn’t stay there long; I was raised in the small farming town of Live Oak. Its only about 30 minutes South of Chico but it is a world away in terms of how people live. Farm animals and agriculture are what I grew up with as opposed to street lights and crowds. But as soon as I graduated high school I was able to do some exploring. I attended Sonoma State University in the North Bay for one year, I transferred to Chico State where I proudly graduated with my BA in Sociology, and then I moved to Bakersfield where I did my MA in Sociology. Despite of where I have been or where I will go in the future, Chico has always been near and dear to me so I am excited to for this new opportunity. Some of my other interests outside of school are creating friendships, taking trips to see new and exciting places, and being active in any number of sports but mainly soccer. That is just a little bit about me. I hope I can learn some of your stories so feel free to stop by my office and say hi.