News Release
Dec. 21, 2012
Northwest recognizes 112 employees for years of service
Northwest Missouri State University on Tuesday, Dec. 18, recognized 112 employees who have attained milestone years of service at the University.
Those employees recognized and their years of service are pictured below.
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40 yearsRonald Heller, material handler, Purchasing |
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35 yearsDr. John Baker, associate professor, Department of Business; Teri Tobin, textbook manager, Textbook Services; and Michael Jackson, senior systems administrator, Information Systems. |
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20 yearsFirst row: Beverly Schenkel, dean, Enrollment Management; Sue Dredge, custodian, Facility Services; Christy Kenny, transcript specialist, Registrar’s Office; Terri Carmichael, capital and energy program coordinator, Facility Services; and Linda Davison, counselor, Upward Bound Math and Science. Second row: Mark Hetzler, director of auxiliary services, Student Affairs; Dr. Roger Neustadter, professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences; Merlin Miller, director of academic computing, Information Systems; Dr. Terrance Robertson, professor, Department of Health and Human Services; and Janet Bucy, buyer, Purchasing. Not pictured: Alfred Hoover, floor care technician, Facility Services; Dr. Janet Reusser, professor, Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Mary Richards, associate professor, Department of English and Modern Languages; and Matthew Rouch, instructor, Department Communication and Mass Media. |
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15 yearsFirst row: Gina Bradley, university event coordinator, University Relations; Dr. Christine Benson, associate professor, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Systems; Carol McCulloch, accounts receivable clerk, Bursar/Cashiering; and Judy Snodderley, collections clerk, Bursar/Cashiering. Second row: Dr. Michael Steiner, professor and chair, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences; Cathie Hannigan, office manager, Department of Health and Human Services; Dr. Brian Haile, associate professor, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Systems; and Nancy Hardee, teacher, English as a Second Language Program. Third row: Douglas Rush, driver, Facility Services; Dr. Deborah Toomey, assistant professor, Department of Business; and Rick Allen, maintenance zone supervisor, Facility Services. Not pictured: Dr. Judy Clark, assistant professor, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Systems; Dr. Carla Edwards, professor and chair, Department of Behavioral Sciences; Sheila Heather, PC technician, Information Systems; Dr. Rochelle Hiatt, assistant professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences; Dr. Rafiq Islam, professor, Department of Natural Sciences; Lawrence Schieber, floor care technician, Facility Services; Catherine Schwienebart, part-time teacher associate, Horace Mann Laboratory School; and Amee Wilmes, senior assistant director for federal and state programs, Financial Assistance. |
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10 yearsFirst row: Marsha Martin, general project assistant, Northwest Regional Professional Development Center; Rebecca Baldwin, director, Northwest Regional Professional Development Center; Diana Stephens, coordinator of IT operations, Enrollment Management; Dr. Barbara Crossland, associate professor, Department of Professional Education; Stacey Stokes, career development coordinator for employer relations, Career Services; Deanne Cordell, counselor and EDE coordinator, Financial Assistance; and Monica McCollough, communication and project coordinator, University Police Department. Second row: Dr. Pamela Shannon, associate professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Tamera Grow, associate director, Admissions; George Spire, boiler operator, Facility Services; Dr. Brian Lanier, associate professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; David Vlieger, assistant professor, Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Information Systems; and Dr. John Pope, assistant professor, Department of Natural Sciences. Not pictured: LeAnne Carmichael, licensed professional nurse, Wellness Services; Jerry Cluff, boiler operator, Facility Services; Dr. Gregg Dieringer, professor, Department of Natural Sciences; Dr. Rebecca Dunnell, associate professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Dr. Brian Hesse, associate professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences; Amy Nally, director of volunteer programs, Student Affairs; Kurt Porterfield, custodian, Facility Services; Dr. David Richardson, associate professor, Department of Natural Sciences; Michele Steinmeyer, office manager, Athletics; and Dr. Rheba Vetter, associate professor, Department of Health and Human Services. |
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5 yearsFirst row: Elizabeth Coleman, custodian, Facility Services; Kathy Howell, library circulation specialist, Academic and Library Services; Brenda Johnson, student development specialist, Student Support Services; Kathy Bradshaw, data specialist, Admissions; Rebecca Evans, director of SBTDC in St. Joseph, Small Business Technology Development Center; Tammy Schatzberg, custodian, Facility Services; and Lorraine Colvin, project assistant for the professional learning community, Northwest Regional Professional Development Center. Second row: Gina Smith, admissions representative, Admissions; Lori Steiner, finance officer and executive director of advancement services, University Advancement; Karen Vogel, admissions specialist, Admissions; Kimberley Treese, staff nurse and licensed professional nurse, Wellness Services; and Shawn Wake, performance facilities manager, Department of Fine and Performing Arts. Third row: Kelley O’Riley, medical office manager, Wellness Services; Scott Calfee, PC technician, Information Systems; Christopher Redden, hardscape and recycling supervisor, Facility Services; Jack Bucy, carpenter and painter, Facility Services; and Dr. Aaron Johnson, assistant professor, Department of Natural Sciences. Fourth row: Gregory Vandike, swine production technician, University Farm; Michael Adwell, hardscape groundskeeper, Facility Services; David Stith, hardscape groundskeeper, Facility Services; Michael Monk, custodian, Facility Services; Robert Archer, groundskeeper, Facility Services; Steven Bryant, director of intercultural affairs, Intercultural/International Center; and Robert Veasey, fitness center director, Department of Health and Human Services. Not pictured: Monica Bodle, custodian, Facility Services; Dr. Martha Breckenridge, assistant professor, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Michael Creason, equipment and laundry manager, Athletics; Robert Dakan, custodian, Facility Services; Lurinda Gilliland, instructor, Department of Agricultural Sciences; Allison Hoffmann, instructor, Department of Business; Brenda Lewis, instructor, Department of English and Modern Languages; Jeffrey Nickerson, instructor, Department of Business; Darren Perkins, chief engineer, KXCV/KRNW; Aimee Rea, complex director, Residential Life; Sara Rogers, instructor and resource Teacher, Horace Mann Laboratory School; Corey Smith, sergeant, University Police Department; Dr. Linda Sterling, assistant professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences; and Dr. Ryan Wessell, assistant professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences. |
For more information, please contact:
Mark Hornickel, Media Relations Specialist
mhorn@nwmissouri.edu | 660.562.1704 | Fax: 660.562.1900
Northwest Missouri State University
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