Dining Services Staff

Dining Services Directors
Varun Avasthi
District Manager, Sodexo

Varun Avasthi Varun also serves as Colby's General Manager. As such, he oversees the entire Dining Services Program at Colby which includes the board plan for the three dining halls, the campus retail operations in the Pulver Pavilion, and all catering. His door is always open to answer questions or entertain student requests. Whenever you submit a question or request on our "suggestion box" web site, he is the one receiving your email.

Email: vavasthi@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5460   |   Location: Roberts Union Main Office

Joe Klaus
Assistant Director of Dining Services

Joe KlausJoe concentrates much of his effort behind the scenes to make sure all aspects of Colby's Dining Services run smoothly. If you are not able to resolve a Dining Service issue with your dining hall manager, please feel free to speak to Joe.

Email: jjklaus@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5486   |   Location: Dana Dining Hall

 
Retail Manager

David Hartley
Retail Manager

hartleyDavid manages The Joseph Family Spa and Marchese Bluelight Pub located in the  Pulver Pavillion in Cotter Union.  Dave will be happy to assist you with any issue you may have with regard to our retail space. 

Email: dhartley@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5495   |   Location: Cotter Union

 
Catering Department
Heather Vigue
Catering Manager

HeatherHeather is a familiar face.  For the last few years, she has been Roberts' Dining Hall manager. She will be happy to assist you with any event being charged to a department account number. She is also the person to see for class dinners and sports breakup meals. If you need assistance with a menu or have any questions about your catering options, Heather will be happy to meet with you.

Email: hlvigue@colby.edu  |   Phone: 207-859-5467   |   Location: Roberts Union

Anthony Barrows
Assistant Catering Manager

undefinedTony supports the catering team to assure that all your functions run smoothly. Feel free to contact him for assistance with any of your catering needs.

Email: abarrows@colby.edu  |    Phone: 207-859-5466     |  Location: Roberts Union

 
Roberts Union
Andrew Goodspeed
Assistant Manager

andy2If you have always eaten at Roberts, you will see a familiar face. Andy is back at Roberts Union and would be happy to answer any questions about Robert's food program or help you arrange for a take-out.

Email: asgoodsp@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5480   |   Location: Roberts Dining Hall

Wendy Benney
Executive Chef

||CPIMAGE:1346230|Wendy is the Executive Chef in charge of overseeing all the food at Colby. She also works with our catering department to develop innovative dishes for Colby's extensive catering program. If you have any questions regarding the ingredients or preparation methods of Roberts dishes, she will be happy to speak with you.

Email: wabenney@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5481   |   Location: Roberts Kitchen

 
Foss
Terry Landry
Dining Hall Manager

Terry LandryTerry oversees all aspects of Foss's food program which includes many vegetarian, vegan, and organic offerings. If you have any suggestions, questions, or concerns about the dining program at Foss, Terry would be happy to speak with you.

Email: t_landry@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5491   |   Location: Foss Hall, Dining Office

 
Dana
Paul Boucher
Manager

||CPIMAGE:1851847|Paul has full responsibility for the Dana Dining Hall program. If you need to arrange for a take out or have any questions about the dining program in Dana, Paul would be happy to speak to you. He also handles all sports team take-out requests.

Email: phbouche@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5485   |   Location: Dana Hall, Dining Office

Keith Cole
Assistant Manager

Keith ColeAs the Assistant Manager at Dana, Keith can help you with any of your dining needs.  You will see him in the dining hall at lunch and dinner or feel free to give him a call to arrange for a take-out.

Email: krcole@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5487   |   Location: Dana Dining Hall

Michael Ingalls
Production Manager

undefinedMike is Dana's production manager.  He creates and oversees the menu and supervises the cooking staff.  If you have any questions regarding the menu choices or preparation methods, look him up.  He is always happy to work with our students.

Email: mingalls@colby.edu   |   Phone: 207-859-5487   |   Location: Dana Dining Hall