Lape named interim associate vice chancellor for business services

Doug Lape, director of parking and transportation services, has been appointed interim associate vice chancellor for business services effective Thursday, Sept. 1. This will be an interim assignment to ensure stability during leadership transition. The University anticipates a subsequent recruitment for the associate vice chancellor for business services position in the beginning of the 2023 calendar year.

“Doug’s experience and strong collaboration skills will be of great value to the Business Services Department and our campus,” said Rich Amon, vice chancellor for business affairs.

While serving as the interim associate vice chancellor for business services, Lape will oversee the overall administration and strategic leadership for campus food services (meal plans, retail dining, catering, concessions and convenience stores), bookstores and other campus retail operations, reprographic services, vending and ATMs, mail and package services, licensing and trademark management, 49er ID card services and parking and transportation services.

Doug has served as the director of parking and transportation services since 2015. Prior to joining UNC Charlotte, Lape spent the majority of his professional career at The Ohio State University and Ohio University. He also spent four years in parking industry sales and technology development. Lape holds a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness from The Ohio State University.

Lape succeeds Bonnie Murphy who served as interim in the position since January 2022.