Jessica Robertson

Associate Vice President for Auxiliary Services

Jessica leads the Auxiliary Services team within Administrative Operations. The Auxiliary Services team is responsible for transformative services associated with procurement, parking, transportation, airport operations, supplier diversity and materials management and distribution. Additionally, the team is responsible for the implementation and management of multimillion-dollar contract transactions and retail contracting with the private sector. With a focus on fiscal stewardship and revenue generation, her team strives to deliver solutions that match the demands of a changing campus.

Jessica received a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s of business administration, both from Indiana State University. She brings extensive public sector experience to her role with a deep understanding of procurement. Before joining Purdue in 2018, Jessica served in Cabinet-level positions for both Governors Mike Pence and Eric Holcomb as the Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Administration. Prior to that, she served as the State of Tennessee’s first Chief Procurement Officer, ushering in procurement reform. Jessica joined the public sector in 2005 as a Governor’s Fellow.

Outside of work, Jessica leads a busy life alongside her husband enjoying their three active children, dog, cat and leopard gecko. She is a life-long learner who enjoys reading and wandering Indiana.

Jessica powers Purdue by identifying and implementing creative, market-driven solutions that enhance the Purdue experience.

Jessica may be reached at rober515@purdue.edu.