The university presents the following benefit-eligible staff who have reached milestones in their career with a certificate honoring their contributions, beginning with five years of service. The following employees received milestone service recognition awards in March, April and May.

Join the Miner community in congratulating them on this accomplishment.

March 

5 years of service 

• Andrew Sommer, chief data officer for Finance and Operations. 

10 years of service 

• Mark Jones, custodian for custodial and landscape services. 
• Matthew Ritz, custodian for custodial and landscape services. 

20 years of service 

• Nina Eickhorst, business support specialist for the registrar. 

35 years of service 

• Patty Smith, business support specialist for the Materials Research Center. 

April 

5 years of service 

• LuTrisha Decker, compliance specialist for University Police. 
• William Walker, head men’s basketball coach for athletics and recreation. 

10 years of service 

• Michelle Bresnahan, director for environmental health and safety. 
• Valerie Moersch, senior student support specialist for student finance assistance. 
• Barbi Spencer, human resources strategic partner. 

25 years of service 

• Gayle Spitzmiller, office support associate for the Center for Infrastructure Engineering Studies. 

40 years of service 

• Krista Chambers, senior executive assistant for the provost. 

May 

10 years of service 

• Kenneth Baker, custodian for custodial and landscape services. 
• Kevin Reape, project manager for institutional effectiveness. 
• Victoria Verkamp, vice chancellor of University Advancement. 

20 years of service 

• Colin Cavender, custodian for Havener Center. 

45 years of service 

• Patricia Robertson, administrative assistant for earth sciences and engineering.