Lee Espey

Lee joined the university in 2020 and brings over 10 years of operations management and industry perspective to his role as Division Operations Officer. He has a bachelor’s degree in Spanish and linguistics from the University of North Carolina and a master’s degree in business administration from Willamette University.

Always up for a challenge, Lee is passionate about process improvement. He uses systems approaches to solve complex business problems and thrives when working with compassionate and innovative groups. “I work with an amazing team,” Lee said. “Their experience, expertise and dedication makes the University of Idaho a safe and welcoming place for our students to learn and grow.”

Lee served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama for 5 years. He enjoys spending time outdoors cycling, running and fly fishing.