Wanted: The best Bears staff for this 2023 Staff Service Awards Luncheon.
The Staff Service Awards Program honors three 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 Engagement Award.
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.
- Community and Global Partnerships.
- Executive Vice Presidential Units.
- Financial Services.
- Information Services.
- Marketing and Communications.
- Presidential Units.
- Student Affairs.
- University Advancement.
- Staff Excellence in University Service.
- Staff Excellence in Community Engagement.
Academic Units
5 Years of Service
- Tracy Carroll
- James Julian Chang
- Cassandra L. Clark
- Julia L. Cottrell
- Scott M. Curtis
- Warren R. Frerichs
- Kelli N. Helton
- Kimberly A. Randol
- Elizabeth Anne Reger
- LeAnne Snow
- Julianna P. Swope
- Carly B. Totsch
- Kimmy Walker
- Adam T. Wutke
10 Years of Service
- Heather L. Booth
- Kimberly A. Brewer
- Anyta M’chel Cavitt
- Nick D. Clouse
- Brian K. Grindstaff
- Timmarie I. Hamilton
- Sherry J. Jones
- Linda S. Jordan
- Michael E. Klem
- Brian P. Leas
- Marty Lueck
- Travis L. Marler
- Kathy J. Nordyke
- Kim M. Patterson
- Eric P. Shively
15 Years of Service
- Ronda G. Cox
- Carrie D. Crews
- Craig Good
- Sandra L. Johnson
- George Radier
20 Years of Service
- Christopher S. Depriest
- Barbara J. Jones
- Kate Mendenhall
- Randy Stout
25 Years of Service
- Susanne F. Howard
- Michelle J. Hulett
- Kenneth L. McCrory
- Michelle L. Norgren
- Greg Pettus
- Douglas G. Rainwater
30 Years of Service
- Dwayne A. Swigert
35 Years of Service
- Christine J. Edwards
- Michael Jay Murphy
Administrative Services
5 Years of Service
- Thomas H. Alley
- Chelsea Megan Beck
- John A. Elkins
- David A. Hall
- Randy Jaeger
- Michael Mardis
- Amanda J. McElwain
- Frederick Netzer
- Francis J. Ryan
- Scot R. Scobee
- Adam Shuler
- Jennifer M. Turner
10 Years of Service
- Gary D. Chorn
- James Gardner
- John Louis Humiston
- Michael A. Kemp
- Eric W. Lyon
- Rachelle I. McCart
- Byron G. Richards
- Bonnie K. Schrader
- Judy K. Underwood
15 Years of Service
- Tsee Ben Lo
- Donald A. Mitchell
- Steve M. Turner
- David A. Vaughan
20 Years of Service
- Michele M. Bogart
- Benjamin S. Boslaugh
- Carol L. Forester
- Christopher W. Syler
25 Years of Service
- Jacob J. Francka
- Steven B. Townsend
Community and Global Partnerships
5 Years of Service
- Ted Quirk
- Jorge Ismael Reyes Sam
- Sandra L. Smart
- Yi Wu
10 Years of Service
- Bradley Wilson Davidson
- Samantha J. Francka
15 Years of Service
- Jessica Frances Gray Balisle
- Terry M. Barakat
- Rebecca L. Harrison
- Allen D. Kunkel
- Janene A. Proctor
30 Years of Service
- Darren E. Young
Executive Vice Presidential Units
5 Years of Service
- Meagan L. Campbell-Hicks
- Scott A. Jones
- Matt Magruder
10 Years of Service
- Cody H. Brewington
- Rebecca Harbaugh
- Shannon B. Holt
- Justin L. Johns
20 Years of Service
- Catherine A. Beck
- Nathan E. Hoff
- Julie C. Spinabella
- Kimberly N. Stagner
25 Years of Service
- Robert S. Hornberger
Financial Services
10 Years of Service
- Lynda A. Jochims
- Suzanne R. Moskalski
- Jennifer R. Severson
- Lori L. Swindell
15 Years of Service
- Gautam Isaac Balasundaram
- Jacqueline M. Jones
20 Years of Service
- Julie A. Abney
Information Services
5 Years of Service
- Chloe Denson
- Brad D. Hannum
- Laura Ashley Rogg
- Stacey A. Tune
10 Years of Service
- Michael Joseph Rogers
- Melissa L. Warren
15 Years of Service
- Robert James Martin
- Kristi A. Oetting
25 Years of Service
- Christopher E. Rees
- Stacey L. Stopczynski
Marketing and Communications
5 Years of Service
- Kai K. Raymer
20 Years of Service
- Veronica Adinegara
Presidential Units
5 Years of Service
- Jessica Baker
- Natalie B. McNish
- Kristian L. Wilkinson
10 Years of Service
- Susan M. Atkinson
- Melissa D. Blankenship
15 Years of Service
- David J. Collins
- Mitchell D. Hauschildt
- Clifton M. Smart
20 Years of Service
- Kevin C. Kane
- Dian Thompson Miller
- Anthony R. Reimer
40 Years of Service
- Keith Guttin
Student Affairs
5 Years of Service
- Barbi Bones
- Dustin J. Braddish
- Ryan Clayton
- Robert Crist
- John W. Davis
- Kerri D. Deal
- Clyta A. DeWitt
- Sherry B. Elkins
- Jared A. Grimsley
- John E. McLaughlin
- Holly L. Pomrening
- Ivy D. Schluterman
- Anthony L. Storie
10 Years of Service
- Robert L. Adkison
- Kymmee E. Beiger
- Ted Marre Jr.
- Galen L. Martin
15 Years of Service
- Tara E. Benson
- Debbie S. Letterman
- Debi Olson
- Ryan Ronald Gonzaga Reed
20 Years of Service
- Barbara J. Alldridge
- Randy J. Bass
- Melinda J. Clements
- Teresa Frederick
- Kevin M. Laswell
- Marjorie A. Stewart
- Rick Lee Wollard
- Mike Wood
25 Years of Service
- Donna J. Driver
- Carol A. Ellis
- Matthew W. Pattison
35 Years of Service
- Steven D. Braden
University Advancement
5 Years of Service
- Cynthia L. Howell
10 Years of Service
- Jacqui Coones
20 Years of Service
- Wendy M. Ferguson
Staff Excellence in University Service
The Staff Excellence in University Service Award is given annually to up to six full-time 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.
Up to three part-time staff members may receive the recognition annually. The part-time employees each receive a $750 cash award.
Employees in administrative, professional and support staff positions who do not hold faculty rank and have at least one year of 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 full-time winners are
- Ed Carson – Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
- Carrie Crews – Darr College of Agriculture
- Dawn Dionne – Food Service – West Plains
- Julia Holmes – Legal Affairs and Compliance
- Angie Strider – Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services
- Jane Terry – Religious Studies
The part-time recipients are
- Rachel Russell – Internal Audit and Risk Management
- Bill Sampson – Facilities Management
- Caron Tolton – Defense and Strategic Studies
Staff Excellence in Community Engagement
The Staff Excellence in Community Engagement 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.
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The winners are
- Karen Scott, Childhood Education and Family Studies
- Nikki Yost, Missouri State Outreach
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.
For 2022-23, the staff recipients were:
- Jeff Grevillius, Bookstore
- Kathleen Hains, Theatre and Dance