Steve Mangan is currently the Senior Director of Michigan Dining at the University of Michigan’s Ann Arbor campus. A Certified Executive Chef, Mangan brings more than 40 years of food and beverage experience to his work, first as a chef and restaurateur and later in leadership roles at three Big Ten universities.

Since joining U-M in 2014, Michigan Dining has experienced significant revenue growth, driven by increased collaboration, renovated facilities and expanded operations. Beyond improving Michigan Dining's food quality and customer service experience, he has taken a strategic approach to designing learning experiences for Dining's students and staff across a variety of topic areas, including wellness; sustainability; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; academic partnerships; and out-of-classroom learning. Mangan has been a member of the NACUFS Board of Trustees for the last four years and currently holds the Treasurer position. He was recently recognized with the 2021 IFMA Silver Plate for the College and University segment of the foodservice industry.

A graduate of Michigan State University and the Culinary Institute of America, Steve’s deep experience in the food industry also includes work in restaurants, conference centers, culinary education, and competition. Before joining U-M, he completed a 20-year career with Sodexo in both public and private institutions, including positions as Executive Chef, Regional Chef, and General Manager and Resident District Manager in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest regions.

Steve resides in Saline, Michigan with his wife, Betsy, and their puppy, Maizie. When he’s not busy with bikes and banjos, they enjoy traveling and visiting National Parks.