UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME - Key Persons


Dan Riemersma

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director
Dan joined the University of Notre Dame in 2018. Dan brings experience in student conduct, residence life, program planning, and intentional mentoring to the position from various colleges, universities, and experiences. Dan received his Master of Arts degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of Iowa, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Calvin University, with a Minor in Urban Studies. Dan lives in Mishawaka with his wife, daughter, and son. Dan can be reached at driemers@nd.edu.

Heather Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Director
Heather joined the University of Notre Dame in 2011. She brings over 20 years of student conduct, residence life and student development experience from various colleges and universities to the Office of Community Standards. She holds a master's degree in Higher Education with an Emphasis in College Student Affairs Leadership from Grand Valley State University (MI) and a bachelor's degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication from Central Michigan University. She lives in the South Bend area with her husband and daughter. Heather can be reached at hryan2@nd.edu.

Patrick Kincaid

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director
Patrick joined the University of Notre Dame in 2014. Patrick brings experience in residence life, conduct administration, and a background as an educator to his role in the Office of Community Standards. Patrick received his Master of Education degree from the University Notre Dame, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Theology from John Carroll University. Patrick lives in South Bend with his wife and daughter. Patrick can be reached at pkincaid@nd.edu.

Sherri Walsh

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant
Sherri joined the Notre Dame community in 2010. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, she worked for Ziker Uniforms, Inc., South Bend, as Assistant to the General Manager of Sales and Marketing/Operations and Assistant to the Human Resource Manager. Sherri and her family are life-long residents of the South Bend area. Sherri can be reached at swalsh8@nd.edu.