Administrative Staff

Mark Abramson performs duties as the department’s IT expert, providing outstanding service for all technology-related issues. Mark also maintains all inventory records for A/V equipment, computers, copiers, and other miscellaneous items. Prior to joining LSC, Mark worked for American Family Insurance and M&I Bank (now BMO Harris Bank). Mark is an alumnus of LSC with a B.S. in Agricultural Journalism.

Erik Badertscher is the Department Administrator for LSC. He is responsible for ensuring that departmental needs are met in the areas of personnel, instruction, and payroll.  He provides financial management and maintenance of LSC department accounting transactions, purchasing and processing of supplies, and equipment and reimbursement processes. In addition, he monitors department budgets, reports, and billings from research grants and gift funds.

Nicole “Nic” Hauge serves as an Administrative Assistant for both LSC and the Genetics Department. She has more than 20 years of administrative, operational, and HR experience across higher education, state government, and private industry including 16 years in UW–Madison’s Department of History and two years in the Office of Human Resources. You can find her in Hiram Smith Hall on Mondays and Thursdays.  

Caitlyn is the Communications Assistant for LSC. She is responsible for LSC’s social media management, updating the website, and assisting the planning of large events like the colloquium, scholarship reception, and graduation. She is a current graduate student at UW-Madison, pursuing a master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. Prior to joining LSC, Caitlyn received her B.A. in Environmental Studies and International Studies from the University of Michigan and worked in communications for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource’s Office of Applied Science.