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Staff Awards 2020

Congratulate colleagues for a wonderful 2019!

January 8, 2020 by University Communications

On Jan. 8, we recognized MSU staff at the annual Staff Awards Luncheon.

Three categories of staff employees were honored at this event:

• Full-time staff who reached a five-year milestone during 2019
• Those selected for the Staff Excellence in University Service Award
• Those selected for the Staff Excellence in Community Service Award

Check out the program

Photos from the event are available through visual media.

Five-year milestones

Academic Units

5 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Kaye I. Clark
    Child Development Center
  • Benjamin D. Dalton
    Biology
  • Janet L. Davis
    College of Business
  • Stephanie Dixon
    Music
  • Lacey J. Geiger
    I Courses
  • Jonathan L. Hardin
    Chemistry
  • Kate Haring
    College of Business
  • Jeremy M. Henson
    McQueary College of Health and Human Services
  • Susanna J. Hill
    Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
  • Katy J. Jessee
    College of Business
  • Rose M. Lee
    College of Education
  • Shelia J. Long
    Darr College of Agriculture – Mtn. Grove
  • Mandi Muse
    Criminology
  • Nandita Nag
    Physics, Astronomy and Materials Science
  • Michelle D. Olsen
    Institutional Research
  • Jacquelene Patterson
    McQueary College of Health and Human Services
  • Eric D. Taylor
    Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Mark A. Woolsey
    Assessment
  • Angela Young
    Dual Credit

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Leslie L. Akers
    Darr College of Agriculture
  • Sandra Lee Bales
    Hospitality Leadership
  • James D. Bellis
    Darr College of Agriculture
  • Sally A. Drennan
    Child Development Center
  • Cindy Lynn Elliott
    Physical Therapy
  • ToddForshee
    Technology and Construction Management
  • Nancy A. Gordon
    Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Anna B. Hunt
    Theatre and Dance
  • Lisa J. Monkres
    Counseling, Leadership and Special Education
  • Larry W. Nichols
    Joplin Center
  • Juli Anne Panza
    College of Education
  • Melissa E. Price
    College of Business
  • Matthew T. Pulliam
    Cooperative Engineering

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Terri L. Carrington*
    Project ACCESS
  • Susan M. Dover
    Graduate College
  • Jeremy James Emery
    Darr College of Agriculture – Mtn. Grove
  • Karla S. Ferguson*
    College of Education

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Ian L. Alaimo
    McQueary College of Health and Human Services
  • Linda M. Allen
    Chemistry
  • David C. Arnsmeyer
    College of Business
  • Angela J. Barker
    College of Arts and Letters
  • Brian J. Hays
    College of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Phillip J. Secca
    Outreach
  • Darcy W. Stevens
    Music
  • John W. Sullivan
    Music
  • Mark Templeton
    Theatre and Dance
  • Nancy J. Underlin
    Economics

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Julie K. Cheek*
    Art and Design
  • Valerie D. Cummings
    Outreach
  • Ann J. Herring
    Outreach
  • Jana L. Loge
    Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
  • Richard E. Schuldt
    I Courses

30 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Charles M. Busby
    Provost
  • Teresa Annette Carl
    Management
  • Vicki D. Evans
    Library
  • Kristy L. Russell*
    Kinesiology

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Tracy L. Patton
    Library
  • Robin G. Powell
    Computer Science

45 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Judith A. Campbell
    Counseling, Leadership and Special Education

Administrative Services

5 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Cory B. Culbertson
    Custodial 
  • Thomas R. Hawkins
    Custodial 
  • Chris F. Heslip
    Facilities Management   
  • Denise Lofton
    Human Resources 
  • Stephen A. Martinez
    Grounds 
  • Jon M. Mattheis
    Facilities Management   
  • Rock Norat
    Custodial 
  • Christopher R. Palmer
    Maintenance 
  • Ashley D. Sliger
    Planning, Design and Construction 
  • Sandra G. Stansbury
    Custodial 
  • Lori A. Vaughan
    Planning, Design and Construction 

10 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Abby M. Brown
    Facilities Management   
  • William S. Chastain
    Maintenance 
  • Gary D. Perkins
    Custodial 
  • Vickie L. Russell
    University Safety 
  • William L. Self
    Facilities Management   
  • Gary W. Wells
    Maintenance 

15 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • John M. Canella
    University Safety 
  • Howard G. Dressler
    Maintenance 
  • Tyrone K. Ellison
    Custodial 
  • Luke Ford
    University Safety 
  • Carrie A. High
    Custodial 
  • James G. Huelskamp
    Maintenance 
  • Larry A. Lanpher
    Grounds 
  • Joy L. Rhodes
    University Safety 
  •  Katy J. Rogers
    Custodial 
  • Joshua F. Thomas
    University Safety 

20 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Glenn W. Fletcher
    Maintenance 
  • Phillip A. Graham
    Copy This 
  • Mark A. McCarty
    Printing Services 
  • Matthew D. Morris
    Administrative Services 
  • Jason M. Rhea
    Grounds 

25 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • James M. Clark
    Grounds 
  • Francis X. Ruzicka
    Maintenance 
  • Jeffrey G. Switzer
    Maintenance 
  • Davey J. Thomas*
    Custodial  

35 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Debra M. Donnellan
    Human Resources 

Financial Services

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Kelly J. Dalton
    Financial Services
  • Tanya L. Smith
    Procurement Services

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Valerie Ann Murphy*
    Financial Services

Information Services

5 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Jeremy A. Wright
    Computer Services

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Victor R. Prewitt
    Networking and Telecommunications

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Joseph A. Arens
    Computer Services
  • Roger M. Spalding
    Networking and Telecommunications

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Debbie Ewert
    Networking and Telecommunications
  • Marianne E. Stanley
    Computer Services 

30 YEARS OF SERVICE  

  • Theresa A. McCoy
    Computer Services 

Marketing and Communications

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Kevin Agee
    University Communications
  • Kelly J. Brennan
    Marketing and Communications
  • Suzanne Shaw
    Marketing and Communications
    Emily Yeap
    University Communications

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Abby S. Isackson
    Editorial and Design Services

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Amy L. Schuldt
    Editorial and Design Services
  • Kevin T. White
    Visual Media

Presidential Units

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Michele Breshears
    Equity and Compliance
  • Donna K. Christian
    Internal Audit and Risk Management
  • Chelsea R. Dirks-Ham
    Swimming – Men
  • Rachael M. Dockery
    Legal Affairs
  • Jordan Fife
    Track – Women
  • Kenji L. Jackson
    Football
  • A’dja D. Jones
    Wynn Academic Achievement Center
  • Christian M. Morton
    Football
  • Kirk C. Nelson
    Soccer – Women
  • Jill L. Patterson
    Title IX
  • Munir A. Prince
    Football
  • Mallory Weber
    Tennis – Women
  • Marcus A. Yokeley
    Football

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Melissa D. Berry
    Equity and Compliance
  • Tyler W. Landgraf
    Rehabilitation Services
  • Kyle L. Moats
    Intercollegiate Athletics
  • Elvin J. Nichols
    Hammons Student Center
  • Jessica L. Silvey
    President’s Office

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Juan Meraz
    Diversity and Inclusion
  • Anjanette Nowell
    Juanita K. Hammons Hall
  • Jack C. Wheeler
    Juanita K. Hammons Hall

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Brenda L. Espy
    Intercollegiate Athletics

30 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Paul A. Evans
    Baseball

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Nancy A. Mills
    Juanita K. Hammons Hall

Research and Economic Development and International Programs

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Brad Bodenhausen
    International Programs
  • Kelly Cabrera Hurtado
    International Programs
  • Iris Kangahi Kidula
    English Language Institute
  • Catherine C. Pettijohn
    English Language Institute
  • Xinge Zhang
    International Services

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Phil Bridges
    English Language Institute
  • Dandan Liu
    Research and Economic Development
  • Jennifer L. Moore
    Broadcast Services – KSMU

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Matthew T. Curry
    Jordan Valley Innovation Center
  • Rachel A. Knight
    Broadcast Services – OPT
  • Rishi J. Patel
    Jordan Valley Innovation Center

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Jennifer A. Johnston
    English Language Institute
  • Jane E. Robison
    English Language Institute

35 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Elizabeth A. Malarkey
    Broadcast Services – KSMU

Student Affairs

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Don L. Brockman
    Magers Health and Wellness Center
  • Kelly Caldwell
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Priscilla Childress
    New Student and Family Programs
  • Cheryl R. Combs
    Student Employment Services
  • Pamela Compton
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
  • Stephanie Michelle East
    Magers Health and Wellness Center
  • Lauren Nicole Easter
    Campus Recreation
  • Stephen R. Garman
    Financial Aid
  • Laura C. Haselden
    Registrar
  • Ginger M. Henson
    Financial Aid
  • Joshua  Hoggarth
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Gwendolyn A. Kamerer
    Magers Health and Wellness Center
  • Matthew  McGhee
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
  • Jeffery K. Morrison
    Plaster Student Union Physical Plant
  • Victoria Culver Rice
    Student Engagement
  • Craig E. Seibel
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Amie M. Squibb
    Enrollment Management and Services
  • Nathan Maurice Yancy
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Sarah E. Blevins
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Charles E. Burton
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Elaina K. Childs
    Financial Aid
  • Kelly T. Evans
    Financial Aid
  • Brenda K. Meadows
    Plaster Student Union Physical Plant
  • Stacie Lynn Reeves
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
  • Donald T. Weber
    Plaster Student Union Administration

15 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Timothy S. Glynn
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Robert C. McFadden
    Campus Recreation
  • Kyla A. Miles
    Magers Health and Wellness Center
  • Lynette Walker
    Magers Health and Wellness Center

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Thomas D. Daniels
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Deborah L. Ellis
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
  • Jeffrey R. Grevillius
    Bookstore
  • Timothy A. Lehmann
    Disability Resource Center

25 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Jim P. Bonds
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Patty A. Claussen
    Financial Aid
  • Mark A. Johnson
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
  • Bart A. Tibbs
    Admissions

University Advancement

5 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Lisa L. Clark
    Development
  • Patty Ingle
    Development

10 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Kimberly A. Clark
    Advancement Services
  • Monica D. Gray
    Development
  • Natalie M. Seever
    Advancement Services

20 YEARS OF SERVICE

  • Debra A. Goodwin
    Advancement Services
  • Barbara J. Penn
    Advancement Services
  • Julie D. Wright
    Development

An asterisk denotes an individual who also retired during 2019.

Staff Excellence in University Service Awards

The Staff Excellence in University Service Award is given annually to six Missouri State staff members in recognition of significant contributions to the university community. The recipients each receive a $1,500 cash award funded by the university.

Full-time, regular employees in administrative, professional and support staff positions who do not hold faculty rank and have at least one year of full-time employment at Missouri State are eligible to receive an award.

The university wishes to recognize those staff employees who strive to do their jobs well on a daily basis,
those who go above and beyond the call of duty in a special situation and those who have contributed in a significant way to the success of the university. Nominations are open each fall and may be submitted at MissouriState.edu/seusa/.

  • Rhonda Breshears
    Darr College of Agriculture
  • Holly Calkins
    Maintenance
  • Brian Hays
    College of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Gale Lininger
    College of Natural and Applied Sciences
  • Brenda Polyard
    University/Community Programs – West Plains
  • Eric Shively
    McQueary College of Health and Human Services

Staff Excellence in Community Service Awards

The Staff Excellence in Community Service Award is given annually to two Missouri State staff members in recognition of their service to the community through volunteer work with charitable, nonprofit, religious or similar organizations. Each receives a personalized plaque from the university and a $1,500 cash award from the Missouri State Foundation.

All full-time staff with at least three years of service at the university are eligible for the award. Award criteria include demonstrated personal action to serve community causes; a significant and sustained record of volunteer service; a significant contribution to improve the quality of community life; the upholding of values consistent with the betterment of society; and being in good standing with the Missouri State community.

University employees who wish to nominate a colleague may visit PublicAffairs.MissouriState.edu/ecsa.htm for additional information.

  • Priscilla Childress
    New Student and Family Programs
  • Teri Poindexter
    Editorial and Design Services

2019 Staff Retirees

Starting this year, retirees will be recognized at an event later in the spring.

  • Calvin D. Avery
    March 26, 2007-March 31, 2019
    Outreach
  • Mary A. Barnhart
    July 8, 2007-Oct. 31, 2019
    Custodial
  • Billie R. Brown
    Oct. 3, 1999-March 31, 2019
    Custodial
  • Terri L. Carrington
    March 1, 2004-Dec. 31, 2019
    Provost
  • Julie K. Cheek
    March 1, 1994-June 30, 2019
    Art and Design
  • Daniel J. Edwards
    Nov. 1, 2010-Oct. 31, 2019
    Maintenance
  • Mary J. Ekhause
    Dec. 17, 2008-Aug. 31, 2019
    Postal Services
  • Karla S. Ferguson
    Nov. 9, 2003-Aug. 31, 2019
    College of Education
  • Suzann A. Ferguson
    Jan. 9, 1986-Oct. 31, 2019
    Career Center
  • Michael D. Flosi
    April 17, 2000-Dec. 31, 2019
    Computer Services
  • Nancy J. Holmer
    Sept. 2, 1980-July 31, 2019
    Library
  • Laurie J. Johnson
    Sept. 26, 1995-Sept. 30, 2019
    Hammons Student Center
  • Lois M. Jones
    May 21, 2007-June 30, 2019
    Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
  • Sandra Litle
    Feb. 28, 2010-Jan. 31, 2019
    Custodial
  • Vicki Sue Mattocks
    Oct. 17, 1985-Feb. 28, 2019
    Financial Aid
  • Samuel D. Mendez
    Jan. 5, 2003-Dec. 31, 2019
    Plaster Student Union Physical Plant
  • Jeff Paul Morrissey
    Oct. 15, 1984-May 31, 2019
    Information Services
  • Valerie Ann Murphy
    June 1, 1984-June 30, 2019
    Financial Services
  • Laura L. Pavlick
    Feb. 21, 2006-June 30, 2019
    Facilities Management
  • Tamara L. Reed
    Jan. 4, 1993-July 31, 2019
    Internal Audit and Risk Management
  • Denise G. Ribas
    April 22, 1996-Jan. 31, 2019
    Custodial
  • Sheryl Ann Ruff-Hensley
    June 27, 1993-June 30, 2019
    Marketing
  • Kristy L. Russell
    Aug. 15, 1988-April 30, 2019
    Kinesiology
  • Terry L. Russell
    Nov. 1, 1999-June 30, 2019
    Bursar
  • Donald E. Simpson
    Aug. 28, 1978-July 31, 2019
    Enrollment Management and Services
  • Roy A. Staeger
    June 9, 2008-Sept. 30, 2019
    University Safety
  • Teresa A. Steele
    Sept. 7, 2004-April 30, 2019
    Financial Services
  • Tami E. Sutton
    April 17, 1989-March 31, 2019
    Research and Economic Development and International Programs
  • Cynthia J. Thieman
    Aug. 24, 2009-May 31, 2019
    College of Education
  • Davey J. Thomas
    June 21, 1993-March 29, 2019
    Custodial
  • Grady L. Walker
    Oct. 3, 1999-June 30, 2019
    Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
  • Jannette Wynn
    Aug. 4, 2014-July 31, 2019
    Custodial
  • Hongjun Yin
    April 9, 2001-April 30, 2019
    Library

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