University Co-op
Kate Mounger has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and companies. Kate started their career at Old Navy in 2010, where they worked as a Cash Handler, Stock Team Member, and Associate until 2012. Kate then joined Gap Inc./Gap as a Kids Merchandiser, Stock Team Member, Signage Team Member, Markdown Team Member, and Associate for two years. In 2013, Kate joined JSI Logistics as a Graphic Design Intern and later became a Corporate Marketing and Graphic Design Assistant. Since 2014, they have been working at University Co-op, where they began as a Graphic Designer and then progressed to Senior Graphic Designer, Marketing Manager, and currently holds the position of Marketing Director. In their current role, Kate is responsible for developing the company's brand and communication strategies, managing the marketing, eCommerce, and creative teams, and ensuring world-class customer service.
Kate (Thrower) Mounger completed high school at Dripping Springs High School from 2005 to 2009. From 2009 to 2013, they pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Communication Design from Texas State University.
University Co-op
The only not-for-profit Longhorn store bringing down the cost of course materials for Longhorn students since 1896! The University Co-op was founded in 1896 by Dr. William J. Battle, a professor of the Greek language who later served as president of The University of Texas at Austin from 1914 to 1916. The original store opened on campus — it was located in the University’s Main Building--with books, stationery and athletic goods, and the intent was to sell its products to students at the lowest possible prices. Twenty-two years later the Co-op moved off campus to a one-story building on Guadalupe across from the Student Union Center and started selling merchandise to local citizens as well. The Co-op remained a co-operative until 1977, when it became a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational corporation owned by the students, faculty and staff of The University of Texas at Austin. Through different locations and meeting the ever-changing needs of students and faculty, the Co-op has stayed true to its original idea and mission. The Co-op's commitment to education is evident through its continuing services to the University of Texas at Austin. Every semester, the Co-op manages the Course Material requisition process to ensure that the University is compliant with state and federal law. Each semester, the Co-op services tens of thousands of students, providing helpful guidance to Longhorns from their freshman textbooks to their graduation announcements and cap and gowns.