The university presents 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 April and May.  

Join the Miner community in congratulating them on this accomplishment. 

April 2025 Milestones

5 Years of Service

• Wayne Jones, associate vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness
• Samantha Kaestner, certified athletic trainer for sports medicine.

15 Years of Service

• Maria Shaub, proposal development director for research and innovation.

20 Years of Service

• Sandy Harris, custodian for landscape and custodial services
• Michelle Mehmert, customer service for information technology.

25 Years of Service

• Perry Koob, information security officer for information technology.

30 Years of Service

• Cliff Walker Jr., mechanical trades specialist for facilities operations.

May 2025 Service Milestones

10 Years of Service

• Janiece Jones, assistant director for admissions
• Elaina Manson, business services consultant for enrollment systems and admissions operations.

15 Years of Service

• Patrick Fehrenbach, system support analyst for information technology.

20 Years of Service

• Edward Dunn, landscape designer for design and construction management
• Sophia Kim, programmer and analyst for information technology
• Donald Howdeshell, system administrator for information techology
• Edna Grover-Bisker, associate vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students.

30 Years of Service

• Mary Helen Stoltz, editorial director for marketing and communications
• Deanne Jackson, registrar.