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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.
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.
Pictured with Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum are, left to right, Barbara Weybrew, first shift custodian for Facility Services, and Dr. Giselle Greenidge, associate professor of sociology in the School of Health Science and Wellness.
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
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
Dr. Sara Taylor, associate professor of professional education, School of Education
Jeremy Werner, news director, KXCV-KRNW
Dr. Gary Zhao, assistant professor of computer science and information systems, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
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.
Pictured with Northwest President Dr. Lance Tatum is Kyle Hoyt, an A-shift sergeant in the University Police Department.
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.
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.
Pictured left to right are Michelle Drake, senior HR generalist, Office of Human Resources, and Lisa Ruehter, TRIO specialist, TRIO.
Pictured left to right with Michelle Drake and Dr. Lance Tatum is Jeremy Waldeier, director of admissions for recruitment in the Office of Admissions.
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
Laurie Long, senior gift planning officer, Office of University Advancement
