Jan. 2, 2024
Northwest Missouri State University on Dec. 12 recognized 118 employees who have attained milestone years of service at the University.
The cumulative years of service for the recognized employees is 1,445 years. Those employees and their years of service are listed below.
Five years
Pictured left to right in the front row are Craig Spire, maintenance technician, Facility Services; Krista Barcus, assistant vice president of human resources, Office of Human Resources; Darci Blackney, collections and billing coordinator, Office of Finance and Administration; Dr. Brooke McAtee, director of nursing, School of Health Science and Wellness; Dr. Bronson Herrera, assistant professor of political science, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences; Jared Larson, transfer academic advisor, Office of Academic Success and Retention; Joni McDonough, senior admissions specialist – international, Office of Admissions-Operations.
In the middle row are Dana Mallett, counselor, Wellness Services; Greg Hansen, assistant vice president of student affairs for campus recreation, Office of Student Affairs; Lauren King, custodial supervisor, Facility Services; Hilary Steinman, custodian, Facility Services; Ann Heidendal, graduate records specialist, Graduate Office; Dr. Rebecca Moore, assistant professor of professional education, School of Education; Colin McDonough, assistant athletics director for media relations, Department of Athletics; Jackie Runde, online academic coordinator, Learning and Teaching Center.
In the back row are Samuel Westbrook, counselor, Upward Bound Math and Science; Sai Narne, director of enterprise applications, Office of Information Technology; Helen Konstantopoulos, membership development and events coordinator, KXCV-KRNW; and Lisa Redden, administrative assistant of Missouri Connections, Regional Professional Development Center.
Not pictured above:
- Jessica Anderson, instructor of nutrition and dietetics, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Lori Atkins, part-time art teacher, Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Jack Bilbo, theatre technical director and facility manager, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
- Caleb Booth, groundskeeper, Facility Services
- Brooke Byland, assistant director of recreation, facilities and operations, Campus Recreation
- Dr. Leticia Cabrera, assistant professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Dr. Johnny Chuang, associate professor of economics, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business
- Dr. Travis Dimmitt, assistant professor of professional education, School of Education
- Ronda Driskill, instructor of agricultural sciences, School of Agricultural Sciences
- Marc Gordon, head soccer coach, Department of Athletics
- Carolyn Hall, project assistant for curriculum and instruction, Regional Professional Development Center
- Dr. Heather Hill, assistant professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- C.J. Holthaus, instructor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Dr. Vincent Hustad, instructor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Haley Hutcheson, instructor of mathematics and statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Dr. Jay Johnson, associate provost for academic operations and development, Office of Academic Affairs
- Thomas LaPann, assistant professor of art, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
- Brandon Masters, head cross country and track coach, Department of Athletics
- Dr. Trevor Meyer, assistant professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- John Ogle, recycling center technician, Facility Services
- Kelley O’Riley, office manager, Wellness Services
- Valerie Pierce, project assistant for curriculum and instruction, Regional Professional Development Center
- Rachel Roush, financial assistance coordinator, Office of Financial Assistance
- Catherine Schwienebart, part-time instructional aide, Horace Mann Laboratory School
- Dr. Clifton Watkins, assistant professor of chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences
- Veronica Watkins, assistant professor of art, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
10 years
Pictured left to right in the front row are Terra Feick, mental health outreach coordinator, Wellness Services; Dr. Ashley Davis-Black, associate professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing; Jaime Collins, office manager, Department of Language, Literature and Writing; Troy Brady, mechanical, electrical and plumbing supervisor, Facility Services; Andrea Mason, K-6 curriculum design and reading, Horace Mann Laboratory School; Dr. Robert Voss, associate professor of history, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
In the back row are Denise Workman, director of accounting and budget, Office of Finance and Administration; Jennifer Bucy, senior financial and audit analyst, Office of Finance and Administration; Alyssa Pulley, director of purchasing, Office of Finance and Administration; Tye Parsons, grants coordinator, College of Arts and Sciences; Dr. Tim Wall, dean, School of Education; Brandon Stanley, assistant vice president of marketing and communication, Office of University Marketing and Communication; Sam Mason, major gift officer, Office of University Advancement; Dr. Joseph Haughey, associate professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Alisha Campbell, associate professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Dr. James Campbell, associate professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Dr. Brett Chloupek, associate professor of geography, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Mary Cline, custodian, Facility Services
- Mellanie Faustlin, custodian, Facility Services
- Grady Hilsabeck, groundskeeper, Facility Services
- Dr. David Kiene, associate professor of professional education, School of Education
- Susan Manning, custodian, Facility Services
- Dr. Jay McGhee, associate professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Dr. Greg Rich, associate professor of professional education, School of Education
- Dr. Ashley Strickland, assistant professor of professional education, School of Education
- Dr. Kathryn Strickland, associate professor of music and director of athletics bands, Department of Fine and Performing Arts
- Beth Strueby, custodian, Facility Services
- Jessica Vest, archivist, B.D. Owens Library
- Patricia Warner, senior instructor of chemistry, Department of Natural Sciences
15 years
Pictured left to right in the front row are Ronda Sigman, executive secretary, College of Arts and Sciences; Ashley Henggeler, director of student account services, Office of Finance and Administration; Sarah Creason, senior instructor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness.
In the back row are Shannon Heitman, student payroll manager, Office of Finance and Administration; Kim Surprise, creative services manager, Office of University Marketing and Communication; Malinda Tobin, senior instructor of accounting, Melvin D. and Valorie G. Booth School of Business; and Dr. Richard Black, professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Peter Adam, assistant professor of biology, Department of Natural Sciences
- Elizabeth Dimmitt, senior instructor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Travis Kline, assistant director of career services, Career Services
- Austin Meyer, head women’s basketball coach, Department of Athletics
- Robin Moser, custodian, Facility Services
- Joseph Quinlin, strength and conditioning coach, Department of Athletics
- Luke Rolfes, assistant professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Richard Sonnenmoser, professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Patty Wilmes, project assistant for curriculum and instruction, Regional Professional Development Center
20 years
Pictured left to right are Will Murphy, TV and video engineer, School of Communication and Mass Media; Danton Green, sign shop coordinator, Facility Services; Dr. Rod Barr, director, School of Agricultural Sciences; and Tricia Collins, daily tour coordinator, Office of Admissions-Recruitment.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Kristi Alexander, professor of professional education, School of Education
- Aaron Antisdel, custodian, Facility Services
- Dr. John Gallaher, professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Dr. Robin Gallaher, associate professor of English and chair, Department of Language, Literature and Writing
- Dr. Ming-Chih Hung, professor of geography, Department of Natural Sciences
- Robert Lager, plant operator, Facility Services
- Dr. Jeffry Thornsberry, associate professor of biology and chair, Department of Natural Sciences
25 years
Pictured left to right are Patrick Immel, professor of theatre, Department of Fine and Performing Arts; Terry Immel, office manager, School of Computer Science and Information Systems; Dr. Darla Runyon, director of Northwest Online and the Learning and Teaching Center; Dr. Lauren Leach-Steffens, associate professor of psychology, School of Health Science and Wellness; Dr. Joni Adkins, professor of computer science and information systems and director, School of Computer Science and Information Systems; Dixie Piel, associate registrar, Office of the Registrar.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Matthew Baker, vice president of student affairs, Office of Student Affairs
- Gina McNeese, instructor of health and physical education, School of Health Science and Wellness
- Kimberly Todd, business operations specialist, Office of Information Technology
30 years
Pictured left to right are Michael Grudzinski, video and web conferencing specialist, Learning and Teaching Center; Marla McCrary, office manager, School of Communication and Mass Media; Kendall Burchfield, custodian, Facility Services; Dr. Michael Hobbs, professor of English, Department of Language, Literature and Writing.
Not pictured above:
- Dr. Richard Field, associate professor of philosophy, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Dr. Jawad Sadek, professor of mathematics and statistics, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- Cara Shell, part-time school nurse, Horace Mann Laboratory School
35 years
Cheryl Birkenholz, help desk specialist, Office of Information Technology
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