The Staff Service Awards Program honors four categories of staff employees:
- Those who reached a five-year longevity milestone.
- Those selected for the Staff Excellence in University Service Award.
- Those selected for the Staff Excellence in Community Service Award.
- Those selected for the Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs.
To reach a longevity milestone, employees must have worked as a full-time staff member for five years. The years of service are determined on a calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31).
A brief description about each of the other awards is listed along with the winners.
Jump to the appropriate section:
- Academic Units.
- Administrative Services.
- Financial Services.
- Information Services.
- Marketing and Communications.
- Presidential Units.
- Research and Economic Development and International Services.
- Student Affairs.
- University Advancement.
- Staff Excellence in University Service.
- Staff Excellence in Community Service.
- Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs.
Academic Units
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Gilbert G. Adkins — Lebanon Center
- Lisa M. Bonner — Biomedical Sciences
- DJ Butcher — Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
- Merica Anne Clinkenbeard — Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
- Annette Carol Cozort — Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
- Karen D. Eisman — Information Technology and Cybersecurity
- Tracy L. Gross — Agency for Teaching, Leading and Learning
- John A. Hall — Adult Student Services
- Sharon K. Harter — McQueary College of Health and Human Services
- Katie Hash — College of Education
- Peggy Kahre — Marketing
- Vicki Kramer — Provost Office
- Melissa D. Lafarlette — Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Evelyn Ruth Lange — Child Development Center
- Lyssa E. Maher-Felton — Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Eddie Massey — Agriculture-Mountain Grove Campus
- Amber M. McBride — Graduate College
- Samantha L. Morrow — Theatre and Dance
- Mary Grace Phillips — College of Business
- Devonna J. Rains — Music
- Daniel J. Rose — Library
- Tessa L. Sheppard — Child Development Center
- Erin Jeannette Snider — Occupational Therapy
- Ronald E. Snodgrass — Greenwood Lab School
- Corey R. Tracy — Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
- Jeffrey M. Williams — Biology
- Brittany N. Wise — Psychology
- Amy M. Wright — Child Development Center
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Kimberly L. Dubree — College of Education – Field Experiences
- Scott R. Fischer — Library
- Scott E. Handley — Honors College
- Megan K. Patton — Child Development Center
- Donna L. Rebmann — Academic Advising and Transfer Center
- Jaime M. Ross — Adult Student Services
- Laurie L. Wilson — College of Humanities and Public Affairs
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Glena Ruth Admire — History
- Joni R. Durden — Biology
- Michael L. Fisher — Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
- Tracie D. Gieselman-Holthaus — Library
- Lisa M. Haney — Center for Archaeological Research
- Ross J. Hawkins — Academic Advising and Transfer Center
- Amanda C. Lee — Child Development Center
- Gale Lininger — College of Natural and Applied Sciences
- Marc R. Owen — Ozarks Environmental Water Resources Institute
- Marie S. Sellers — Physical Therapy Clinic
- Kevin W. Wilson — Library
- Danny E. Winkler — College of Business
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Angela G. Anderson — English
- Sandra E. Culver — College of Business
- Michael L. Frizell — Bear CLAW
- Mike Garton — Provost Office
- Marian E. Green — College of Education
- Jeffrey L. Lawson — Library
- Sue A. McCrory — Library
- Shirley A. Mitchell — Provost Office
- Alan C. Roland — Outreach Technology and Equipment
- Stacey R. Trewatha-Bach — Public Affairs and Assessment
- Pam Turner — Agriculture-Mountain Grove Campus
- Darren E. Wienberg — Academic Advising and Transfer Center
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Mary Lynne Golden — Provost Office
- Lisa L. McEowen — Library
- Belinda Ann Pearson — Community Outreach
- Chansouk D. Ragsdale — Library
- Kelly S. Wood — Student Success
Administrative Services
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Garry Campbell — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Jon Crockett — Facilities Management
- Nakia Deever — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Andrew M. Englert — University Safety
- Tracey James Epperson — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- John W. Matthews — University Safety
- Carrie A. Myers — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Tyler Norcross — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Robert S. Penner — University Safety
- Robert Slavens — Facilities Management-Grounds
- Ryan C. Theissen — Facilities Management-Grounds
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Mike Hammers — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Jason T. McElwain — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Benjamin M. Morris — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Dennis R. Morrissey — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Michael A. Polm — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Justin A. Quinn — Facilities Management-Maintenance
- Jason B. Sanders — University Safety
- Donald S. Swift — Facilities Management-Maintenance
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Susan L. Scott — Facilities Management
- Nancy Beth Underhill — Facilities Management-Grounds
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Michael E. Blake — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Debra K. Casada — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Jeffery D. Chambers — Facilities Management-Grounds
- Donald Lee Clark — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Sherry L. Moreno — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Paula M. Wilhelm — Human Resources
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Berlin D. Falls — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Karen S. Falls — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Brad Kielhofner — Facilities Management
- Michael D. Matthews — Facilities Management-Mountain Grove
- Keith A. Moncrief — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Ronald D. Moreno — Facilities Management-Custodial
- Stephen G. Sharum — Postal Services
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Leslie R. Henry — Facilities Management-Grounds
- Larry J. McGauley — Facilities Management-Maintenance
Financial Services
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Dawn M. McIntyre — Financial Services
- Julie A. Vaughan — Financial Services
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Paul Jack Cobby Essel — Financial Services
Information Services
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Michael Fox — Networking and Telecommunications
- Jeff D. Hoener — Computer Services
- Vickie A. Taylor — Computer Services
- Teodora H. Vaneva — Computer Services
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Robert M. Peace — Networking and Telecommunications
- Megan Schiller — Computer Services
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Timothy W. Hurt — Computer Services
- Andy Swearingen — Computer Services
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Al Eugene Arnold — Computer Services
- Jason A. Lee — Networking and Telecommunications
- Robert G. Potochnik — Computer Services
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Kevin L. Piercy — Computer Services
40 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Mark F. Harsen — Networking and Telecommunications
Marketing and Communications
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Teri L. Poindexter — Editorial and Design Services
Presidential Units
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Kunti D. Bentley — Title IX
- Moussa Dembele — Juanita K. Hammons Hall
- Lucas W. Gant — Intercollegiate Athletics
- Corey Gipson — Men’s Basketball
- Ashley Raines — Diversity and Inclusion
- Charles M. Seabolt — Men’s Soccer
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Mark A. Edwards — Hammons Student Center
- Melissa R. Goodman — Intercollegiate Athletics
- Dan Raines — Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Academic Achievement Center
- Rowena A. Stone — Board of Governors
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Neal H. Stafford — Men’s Golf
- Shannon K. Stanton — Juanita K. Hammons Hall
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Frances C. Hayes — Juanita K. Hammons Hall
- Mark Allen Keuneke — Hammons Student Center
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Edward K. Carson — Juanita K. Hammons Hall
- Shannon E. Derricks — Athletics Medical and Rehab Services
- Elizabeth M. Perine — Softball
30 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Susan D. Frederick — Softball
- James T. Penkalski — Athletics Medical and Rehab Services
Research and Economic Development and International Programs
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Rachel M. Anderson — Economic Development
- Nico R. Burasco — Ozarks Public Television
- Angela M. Goerndt — Research Administration
- Chaz Miller — English Language Institute
- Margaret E. Osler — Ozarks Public Television
- Kelly A. Schlinder — Foreign Language Institute
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- William K. Hader — International Programs
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Kristina G. Guinn — International Services
- Pascal Hamon — English Language Institute
- Rachel L. McGinnis — Research Administration
- Paula M. Moore — English Language Institute
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Tara Lynn Horton — Small Business Development Center
Student Affairs
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Joygrace Aguilar Aberle — Magers Health and Wellness Center
- Courtney T. Brewer — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Katrina Chavez — Registrar
- Katie Colip — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Sheila Cook — Financial Aid
- Danny Crowe — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Crystal Renea Dettmers — Student Employment Services
- D.J. Fox — Plaster Student Union Administration
- Diana Graham — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
- Lori B. Haener — Magers Health and Wellness Center
- Joseph Hardcastle — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
- Barbara A. Jacobsen — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Rhonda Lesley — Counseling Center
- Michelle D. McDonald — Admissions
- Diane Kay Nelson — Magers Health and Wellness Center
- Rachel C. Rigby — Registrar
- Erica L. Robertson — Registrar
- Kristina K. Rosewell — Career Center
- Allison Smith — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Britni Turner — Financial Aid
- Victoria White — Financial Aid
- Raeleen Ziegler — Veteran Student Center
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Jon R. Jay — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
- Ashleigh M. Lewellen — Campus Recreation
- Rob Moore — Financial Aid
- Alicia M. Saitta — Admissions
- Devin Schehrer — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Kimberly R. Strope — Financial Aid
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Kelly S. Barnts — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
- Brent P. Bingham — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services – Facilities and Operations
- Scott A. Embretson — Bookstore
- Joseph S. Morris — Orientation And Transition Programs
- Jerilyn J. Reed — Magers Health and Wellness Center
- Angela M. Strider — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
- Leah S. Walcott — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Candice E. Brown — Magers Health and Wellness Center
- Douglas E. Greiner — Counseling Center
- BJ Miller — Financial Aid
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Denise M. Stadler — Residence Life Housing and Dining Services
45 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Linda A. Nichols — Financial Aid
University Advancement
5 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Matthew B. McDonough — Development Office
- Karl M. Schmidt — Development Office
10 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Keri McKee — Development Office
15 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Stephanie Markeena Smith — Development Office
20 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Cynthia M. Warnow — Alumni Relations
35 YEARS OF SERVICE
- Cindy R. Busby — University Advancement
- Brent Dunn — University Advancement
Staff Excellence in University Service
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.
The winners are:
- Steve Braden — Custodial Coordinator – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
- A’dja Jones — Director, Student Athlete Development and Community Relations, Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Academic Achievement Center
- Lyn McKenzie — Assistant Director of Human Resources – Compensation and Information Management
- Karen McKinnis — Manager of Emergency Preparedness
- Benjamin Metzger — Associate Director of Admissions
- Dr. Dave Muegge — Director of Health and Wellness Services
Read more about their contributions
Staff Excellence in Community Service
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.
The winners are:
- Mandi Muse — Departmental Academic Advisor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Jason Ray — Director, Center for Resource Planning and Management
Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs
The Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Public Affairs is an annual award established for staff and faculty who excel at carrying out the public affairs mission within their work capacity. Recipients receive a framed certificate, recognition by the Board of Governors and a $1,500 grant award to be used toward campus related public affairs activities or projects.
All full-time staff with at least three years of service at the University are eligible for nomination.
Learn how to nominate a colleague