Northwest Missouri State University
12/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/11/2024 09:21
Northwest recognizes employees achieving milestone years of employment
Northwest recognizes employees achieving milestone years of employment
Dec. 11, 2024
Northwest Missouri State University on Dec. 10 recognized 96 employees who have attained milestone years of service at the University.
The cumulative years of service for the recognized employees is 1,260 years. Those employees and their years of service are listed below.
Five years of services
Pictured left to right in the front row are Dr. Cynthia Schairer-Kessler, assistant professor of professional education, School of Education; Kristy McDonald, financial assistance coordinator, Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance; Kaley Coulter, university event coordinator, Office of University Marketing and Communication; and Brandi Bix, assistant director of orientation, Office of Academic Success and Retention. Left to right in the back row are Dr. Robert Bergland, associate professor of mass media, School of Communication and Mass Media; Ben Rogers, environmental health and safety coordinator, Office of Environmental Health and Safety; Sierra Rains, lead advisor and coach, Office of Academic Success and Retention; Ben Jermain, senior buyer, Purchasing Office; and Zachary Ragan, compliance specialist and certification officer, Professional Education Unit.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Amy Barton, associate professor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Dr. Michelle Bateman, instructor of recreation, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Adam Bochart, instructor of mass media, School of Communication and Mass Media
- Dr. Karen Britt, associate professor of art, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
- Alexandra Gallagher, part-time instructional aide, Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families
- Dr. John Greathouse, associate professor of agriculture sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences
- Dr. Giselle Greenidge, associate professor of sociology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Jana Hanson, senior major gift officer, Office of University Advancement
- Dan Haslag, assistant vice president of facility services, Facility Services
- Dr. Jason McCain, associate professor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Becky Meneely, research library for digital services and marketing, B.D. Owens Library
- Nancy Ozanne, fleet supervisor, Facility Services
- Megan Runde, academic operations coordinator, Office of Academic Operations and Development
- Dr. Jason Satchell, assistant professor of finance, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business
- Dr. Machelle Skinner, assistant professor of nursing, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Sara Taylor, associate professor of professional education, School of Education
- Jeremy Werner, news director, KXCV-KRNW
- Barbara Weybrew, first shift custodian, Facility Services
- Dr. Gary Zhao, assistant professor of computer science and information systems, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
10 years of service
Pictured left to right in the front row are Katheryn Bilbo, associate professor of theatre, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Samantha Cole, project assistant, Regional Professional Development Center; Tammy Murphy, first shift custodian, Facility Services; and Dr. Keely Cline, associate professor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness. In the back row are Stephanie Jorandby, associate professor of theatre, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Dr. Sandy Seipel, associate professor of professional education, School of Education; Rachel Peter, staff nurse, Wellness Services; Dr. Tyler Tapps, assistant vice president of student affairs for health and well-being, Wellness Services; and Dr. Ajay Bandi, associate professor of computer science and information systems, School of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Not pictured above:
- David Atkins, groundskeeper, Facility Services
- Shandy Beck, instructor of accounting, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business
- Crista Chappell, records specialist, Registrar Office
- Kenneth Dixon, custodial supervisor, Facility Services
- Linda Guess, billing coordinator, Wellness Services
- Brandy Haughey, second-grade instructor, Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Kyle Hoyt, A-shift sergeant, University Police Department
- Cris Jacobsen, senior instructor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Jeremiah Johnson, life safety systems technician, Office of Environmental Health and Safety
- Julie Johnson, associate director of advising and coaching, Office of Academic Success and Retention
- Laura King, assistant professor of professional education, School of Education
- Jacqueline Lacy, senior instructor of agriculture sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences
- Jose Palacios Perez, associate professor of modern languages, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Christopher Redmond, access control coordinator, Facility Services
- David Rodrick, second shift custodian, Facility Services
- Anna Summa, report analyst, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
- Michael Taylor, first shift custodian, Facility Services
- Dana Ternus, senior instructor of history, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Josh Wiederholt, crop production technician, School of Agricultural Sciences
- Erika Yocom, early child teacher, Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families
15 years of service
Pictured left to right are Dr. lldi Olasz, associate professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing; Kori Binette, senior instructor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing; Nikki Hackett, office manager, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Dr. Ben Blackford, director and professor of management, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business; Heather Kline, assistant registrar, Registrar Office; Diane Hargrave, executive secretary, Office of the Provost; and Dr. Jennee Gregory, director, Regional Professional Development Center.
Not pictured above:
- Robyn Akins, instructor of professional education, School of Education
- Dr. Eric Dickey, associate professor of modern languages, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Joseph Geller, HVAC technician, Facility Services
- Dr. Dawn Gilley, associate professor of humanities, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr. Kori Hoffmann, assistant vice president of student affairs for engagement and development assistant, Office of Student Affairs
- Steven Mozier, first shift custodian, Facility Services
- Dr. Gretchen Thornsberry, associate professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Michele Veasey, instructor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness
20 years of service
Pictured left to right are Mike Striplin, central receiving supervisor, Purchasing Office; Lisa Bishop, senior instructor of marketing, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business; and Jay Hart, plumber, Facility Services.
Not pictured above:
- Brad Landhuis, advisor and coach, Office of Academic Success and Retention
- David Sickman, third shift custodian, Facility Services
- Dr. Tekle Wanorie, professor of management, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business
- Rich Wright, head football coach, Department of Athletics
- Dr. Yi-Hwa Wu, professor of geography, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
25 years of service
Pictured left to right are Michelle Drake, senior HR generalist, Office of Human Resources, and Lisa Ruehter, TRIO specialist, TRIO.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Michael Bellamy, professor of chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences
- John Coffey, director and station manager, KXCV-KRNW
- Matthew Johnson, senior instructor of history, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr. Chi Lo Lim, professor of management, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business
- Dr. William Bill Richardson, professor of music, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
- Doug Russell, assistant professor of marketing, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth College of Business
- Dr. Kyoung-Ho Shin, professor of sociology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Jeremy Waldeier, director of admissions for recruitment, Office of Admissions
30 years of service
Pictured left to right are Steven Redmond, elevator technician and electrician, Facility Services; Tabatha Verbick, help desk specialist, Office of Information Technology; and Frank Baudino, research librarian for information services, B.D. Owens Library
Not pictured above:
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Dr. Kurt Haberyan, professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
35 years of service
- James Husz, farm manager, School of Agriculture Sciences
40 years of service
Laurie Long, senior gift planning officer, Office of University Advancement