University Honors Long-Serving Staff Members at Park University
Park University Celebrates Service Anniversaries of Staff and Faculty
Park University recently honoured full-time staff and faculty members who have reached significant service anniversaries between August 2020 and November 2021. The event, held on October 29, 2021, recognised a total of 89 employees, collectively contributing 895 years of service to the university.
Among the honourees were Kristin Shaw, an Instructor of Communication Studies, and Gordon Stubblefield, the Men's Basketball Head Coach at the Gilbert Campus, each with 5 years of service. Mark Long, a Lecturer of Computer Science, and Rachel Lorenzen, the Payroll and Reporting Analyst, also joined the list with 5 years of service at Park University.
Jayme Uden, the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, boasts 10 years of service, as does Nick Miceli, an Associate Professor of Management/Human Resources. Donna Ehrlich, an Associate Professor of Computer Information Management, and Brandee Howard, a Graduate Student Success Coach, also have 5 years of service under their belts.
With 10 years of service, Jim Vanderleeuw, a Professor of Public Administration, Florenda Jarrard, the Assistant Director of Academic Success, and Debra Montoya, a Student Success Coach, were also recognised. Ed James, the Campus Director of the Grand Forks (N.D.) Air Force Base Campus, stands out with an impressive 25 years of service.
John Sanders, the Mountain Home (Idaho) Air Force Base Campus Director, and Brock Miller, a Sports Turf Technician, both have 5 years of service at Park University. Marion Ricono, a Lecturer of Management, and Michael Graebner, a Senior Media Services Engineer, also have 5 years of service.
Brad Kleindl, a Professor of Marketing, Jamie Els, the Programming Director of the Faculty Center for Innovation, and Chad Martig, a Technical Support Specialist, all have 10 years of service at Park University. Connie Guzman, the Camp Pendleton (Calif.) Campus Director, and Megan Holder, the Associate Director of Assessment Services, both have 10 years of service as well.
Stefanie Obrist, a Graduate Programs Analyst, and Patti Mitschke, the Randolph Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Director, each have 5 years of service. Matt Harris, an Assistant Professor of Political Science, and Claudia Martinez, the F.E. Warren (Wyo.) Campus Director, both have 5 years of service at Park University.
Brad Bunge, a Student Success Coach, has 25 years of service at the university. Lisa Turner-Hernandez, the Director of Admissions/Virtual, Alla Adams, an Assistant Professor of Healthcare Administration, and Dave Whittaker, the Chief Information Officer, all have 5 years of service.
Kevin Vicker, the Director of International Education, and Andrew Davis, the Senior Director of Enrollment and Student Success, both have 5 years of service at Park University. Liz Irvin, a Registrar Specialist, has 20 years of service at the university, and Aimee Patton, the Director of Marketing, has 5 years of service.
Jo Lewke, an Academic Evaluator, has 20 years of service at Park University, and Katie Werth, an Executive Administrative Assistant to Academic Affairs, has 5 years of service. Angela Dahlstrom, the Executive Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions, has 5 years of service.
Bobbi Diem, a Student Accounts Representative, has 10 years of service at Park University, and Gerardo Chavez, a Custodian, also has 10 years of service. Nick Pham, a Network Administrator, and Janie Kluempers, an Assistant Athletic Trainer, both have 5 years of service at the university.
Lettie Solomon, a Custodian, has 20 years of service at Park University, and Susan Keim, an Assistant Professor of Public Administration, has 5 years of service at the university. Keith Routh, a Lead Media Services Engineer, has 5 years of service at Park University, and Luis Perez, a Custodian, also has 5 years of service.
Scott Fergerson, the Controller, and Lorraine Moore, the Director of Development, both have 5 years of service at Park University. Jamie Pasley, the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has 15 years of service at the university.
Monica Brannon, an Associate Professor of Sociology, Donna Choi, a Professor of Early Childhood Education, Ben Sayevich, a Professor of Music/Violin, and Jutta Pegues, the Director of Adjunct Faculty Coaching and Development, all have 5 years of service at Park University.
Jeff Ehrlich, an Associate Professor of Healthcare Administration, has 10 years of service at the university. Kena Wolf, the Interim Chief Operating Officer, has 5 years of service. Pete Soule, a Professor of Economics, has 30 years of service at Park University.
Nathalie Brech, the Lenexa (Kan.) Campus Director, has 15 years of service at the university. Betsy Schmidt, a Payroll Manager, has 5 years of service at Park University. Charlie Smith, Associate Professor of Mathematics, celebrated 35 years of service on August 21.
Steven McDonald is an Associate Professor and Director of Orchestral Activities with 5 years of service at Park University. Lindsey Derry is the Softball Head Coach with 5 years of service. Chris Ellis is a Senior Programmer Analyst with 5 years of service at Park University.
On October 29, 2021, Park University honoured full-time staff and faculty with milestone service anniversaries. Among those recognised were Amanda Bryant, the Director of Student Support, Greg Plumb, a Professor of Criminal Justice Administration, with 30 years of service at Park University, Desiree Daniel, a Student Success Coach, with 10 years of service at the university.
Jack Larkin is the Underground Safety/Facilities Manager with 10 years of service at Park University. Sherzod Ibragimov is a Senior Enrollment Analyst with 5 years of service at Park University. Kate Jorgensen is the Prospect Researcher and Stewardship Coordinator with 5 years of service.
Jenny Keane is the Director of Development with 5 years of service. Kelsey Ruoff is an Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer with 5 years of service. Mike Talamantes is the Director of Volleyball and Men's/Women's Volleyball Head Coach - Parkville Campus with 10 years of service.
Cutrina Catlin is the Associate Director of Human Resources with 10 years of service at Park University. Sam Chamberlin is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with 10 years of service at Park University. Brian Hoffman is a Professor of Biology with 25 years of service at Park University.
Alma Luna is a Student Success Coach with 10 years of service. Sherrie Sims is an Information and Reception Specialist with 5 years of service at Park University. Allyson Price is an Assistant Registrar with 5 years of service.
Joslyn Creighton is the Director of Student Success/Graduate Programs with 15 years of service at Park University. Matt deMayo is the Fairchild Air Force Base (Wash.) Campus Director with 10 years of service.
Nine employees received special recognition for 25-plus years of service. Mindy Sasser is a Human Resources Generalist with 5 years of service at Park University. Jeffrey Smith is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design with 10 years of service at Park University.
Brian Renshaw is the Head Coach of Track and Field / Cross Country at the Parkville Campus, with 30 years of service. Eighty-nine employees were recognised, totaling 895 years of service to Park University.
Michelle Forrest is the Executive Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs with 10 years of service. Luis Zarate is the Campus Safety Officer with 5 years of service at Park University.
Shawndra Loving-Griffin is the Lackland Air Force Base (Texas) Campus Director with 25 years of service. Cynthia Tafoya is the Austin (Texas) Campus Director with 5 years of service. June Mohr is the Campus Director of the Columbus (Ohio) Campus with 25 years of service.
Tom Martin is a Senior Network Administrator with 15 years of service at Park University.
Employees at Park University not only contribute to service anniversaries, but they also support education and self-development, such as Kristin Shaw, an Instructor of Communication Studies, who foster communication skills and personal growth among students. Similarly, Rachel Lorenzen, the Payroll and Reporting Analyst, helps students understand financial management and planning, contributing to their self-development.
