Housing & Residential Education Staff

I am currently the Director of Residence Life at UNC. I have more than 12 years of experience working in higher education. Prior to UNC I worked at Ball State University, The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and the University of Colorado at Boulder.  

In my role I am responsible for human resources, budget and programmatic efforts. I have worked at Northern Colorado for eight years, and am proud of what this department and institution offers students. We are able to provide a level of personal touch that is difficult for larger institutions to offer their students. I am especially proud of the things we are able to do to support student's academic success and sense of connection to campus and the community. 

I am working on an Doctorate in Education and enjoy biking and skiing in the beautiful Colorado outdoors.

As a Colorado native, I am proud to say that I have worked in this department, in various capacities, for more than 17 years of my 24 years in Higher Education.  As an alum, I collected both my bachelors and masters degrees in Business Administration and Communications from this great institution.  

Some of my responsibilities include oversight of construction & renovation projects, daily operational matters, working with Facilities Management building trades, furniture procurement, management of the custodial work force and the daily operations of the Housing Services Office.  As a department, we strive for facility excellence and I would welcome your calls or e-mail if there is any way that we can assist in providing the excellence to which we aspire. 

Personally, I am also the proud parent of two boys who keep me running from practices, games and church activities.  As a family, we enjoy camping, fishing and any sport ever played.  Clearly, family is important to me and it is our desire to serve you as part of the UNC family. 

This position is currently vacant.

Hello, thanks for looking at UNC. I am a proud UNC Alum, and happy to help you with any questions you may have about living on campus.

I have been working in residential education for over 9 years and currently focus on community and leadership development for our on campus students. I believe we have a very strong system and at the core is our students and our student leaders.  I hope to see you on campus!

GO BEARS!

I come to the University of Northern Colorado from Philadelphia, PA where I was born and raised. I have 6 years of professional Higher Education experience and have been in the field for 10 years.

My responsibilities include working with the Central Campus staff to provide a safe and meaningful experience for our residents, advise the Residence Hall Association, and oversee selection and training. I have enjoyed my years in Residential Education and look forward to aiding our students to become engaged and civically minded individuals at UNC.

I first came to UNC as a student, and fell in love with campus from the start.  I attended Washington State University to earn my Master’s Degree and worked in Residential Education as well as Orientation.  In 2006, I returned to work at UNC to work with first generation college students and be closer to my family who lives in Wyoming. 

I am currently working as the Coordinator of Academic Programs and have the pleasure to work with West Campus Hall Directors, Diversity Mentors, Faculty in Residence, and the Learning Communities.  I’m passionate about working with students and professionals about social justice and helping students become lifelong learners.

My name is Val Nielsen, I am the Assignments Coordinator. I have worked at UNC for 29 years and I am also a Greeley native. In my spare time, I enjoy seeing the wildlife in Rocky Mountain National Park. 

I love Colorado Avalanche Hockey!

Hello!  I am Rachelle (Shelly) Fisher, the Business Manager for Housing & Residential Education.  I’ve been with Housing & Residential Education Department for a year now.  I am an alumnus of The Monfort College of Business, University of Northern Colorado where I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Management.  I greatly enjoy working in the role of Business Manger for Housing & Residential Education.  I also value the UNC campus community and our philosophy of “Bringing education to life”. 

If you have any questions regarding Housing & Residential Education or a general university question, please do not hesitate to contact our department, we will be more than happy to help.  Have a fantastic day!

This position is currently vacant.

I am a Greeley native and have worked in Housing & Residential Education for 20 years.  I love my job and working with the students.  I love animals and have 2 Bichon Frise dogs.

In my spare time I enjoy going to the mountains, hiking, camping, and fishing. 

I am a Greeley native and attended UNC as a student. I graduated from UNC with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Business Administration.

For the past 4 years have been working in the Housing & Residential Education department. This past academic year, I worked in the Student Rights and Responsibilites office. I am happy to be back in the main office working with the Housing & Residential Education staff.

I enjoy being on campus assisting students and parents with questions about housing and UNC.

Go Bears!

I am a native Michigander where I grew up outside Detroit. I attended the Eastern Michigan University, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in History for Secondary Education, with a minor in Psychology. In undergrad I was involved with student government, and participated on the cross country and track teams for three years. After graduating I substitute taught and worked in residence life at the Interlochen Arts Academy in northern Michigan. I also spent three beautiful summers working at the Interlochen Arts Camp as a cabin counselor and lifeguard.

In 2009 I moved to Colorado to begin graduate school at the University of Denver. As a grad student I worked in residence life and student conduct, interned with Groups Student Support Services at Indiana University, and interned as the Men Allied Against Violence program at the Auraria Higher Education Center in downtown Denver. In June I completed my Masters degree in Higher Education, with a concentration in College Student Development. When not working, I enjoy reading, puzzles and games of all kinds, hiking and camping, and snowshoeing, and you may even see me out running on the roads of Greeley. I’m excited to be a part of the UNC family, and I’m looking forward to helping the students of Harrison Hall have a successful year!

Hi there! My name is Nicole Stella and I am the hall director for Lawrenson Hall.  I recently graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a master of arts degree in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration.  I received my bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in journalism from the same university. As an undergrad, I worked as a resident assistant for three amazing years and I’m very excited to get back to working with students.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and this will be my first time living in Colorado!  I love to read, bake, spend time with friends and family, and enjoy the outdoors.

I call Virginia Beach home, but if I could claim Blacksburg, VA- home of the Virginia Tech Hokies, I would!  I earned my Bachelors of Science in Business- Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech in 2007 and then stayed in Blacksburg to serve as a Hall Director for a year.  In June 2010, I received my Masters of Arts in Higher Education- College Student Development from the University of Denver.

After graduation I quickly moved to Greeley to start my position as the Wiebking Hall Director. I am excited to be working at a university that is student focused and committed to the holistic education of students. In my free time, I like to tell stories about my seven sisters, cook (and eat), find fun things to take pictures of, and hike the beautiful Rocky Mountains.

Hey everyone! My name is Tyler and I'm from Neenah, Wisconsin. My hometown is known for making sewer caps, so next time you're walking in the street, look down and you'll probably see NEENAH.

I recently graduated from the University of Central Missouri (UCM) with my Master's degree where I worked as a graduate hall director for two years. For my undergraduate degree, I went to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. At UW-La Crosse I was an resident assistant for a few years, I worked on the campus programming board, I worked many front desks, and I found my passion for eating take-out Chinese food and drinking way too much diet Mountain Dew.

As for hobbies... I'm a musician and I've been writing songs for over a decade. I also love to run, play basketball, go rock climbing, and basically do any type of exercise activity. Other than that, I have a wide range of things that I'm interested in from playing fantasy football to watching DVDs of How I Met Your Mother, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and Felicity. I'm a very open and really laid-back person, so please feel free to contact me about anything!

I'm brand new to Greeley and Colorado - so if you have some suggestions of things I MUST go check out, please stop by my office or send me an email!

Hi, My name is Jay and I am currently a doctoral student in Higher Education and Student Leadership Affairs. I have a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration/General Business and Masters Degree in Physical Education/Sport Administration from Wichita State University.

I was born in upper Michigan and have 2 brothers and 5 sisters. I also have 6 nieces, 6 nephews, 2 great-nephews and 2 great-nieces. In my free time I love watching college sports and of course the DALLAS COWBOYS!

Hi!  My name is Todd Schuster and I am the Civic Engagement Graduate Assistant for Housing and Residential  Education.  Greeley is new for me, but not Colorado.  I was born and raised in Denver and went to Denver Christian High School.  From there, I spent six years in Michigan attending Calvin College for my undergraduate degree in Business Communications and then Grand Valley State University for my Master’s degree in Adult and Higher Education. 

Cross County and Track and Field has been a consistent activity throughout all of my education.  I was able to compete in indoor track as a graduate student because I still had eligibility left over from Calvin.  The 800 meter run is my event and I am still training hard and competing.  Here at UNC, I am thrilled to be working with students to impact their community.  While I plan and organize volunteer and service-learning opportunities for UNC students, I am also pursuing my Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership.  My office is in Harrison Hall.  Stop by and say hi!

This position is currently vacant.

Hi, my name is Taja Werner and I am currently working on my Masters in Higher Education and Student Leadership. I have worked for Housing and Residential Education the past three years and am thrilled to continue serving this department as the Graduate Assistant for Student Rights and Responsibilities. I am passionate about working with students and promoting social justice.

I call Colorado Springs home, though I am a proud Air Force brat. In my free time I love to sing, read, travel, try new foods (Indian food is my favorite at the moment), and watch baseball. I am hoping to explore more of UNC and the Greeley area in the coming year.

I am originally from the suburbs of Chicago but I do love living in Colorado! After graduating with  BA in English Literature from North Central College, I moved to Northern Michigan to work at Interlochen Arts Academy, a boarding high school for students gifted in the arts. I received my MA in Counseling & Student Development from Kansas State University where I also worked as a Graduate Residence Life Coordinator. I then moved to Colorado where I worked at the Auraria Campus in Denver for a year before coming to UNC to work in Central Coalition.

I’m really excited to be back in a University Housing & Residential Education Department and looking forward to getting to know the awesome students and my residents at in Central Coalition and around campus. When I’m not working or hanging out with students and staff members, I love to read (a lot!), cook, hike and camp. In the winter, I like snow-shoeing but I love watching K-State basketball.

Hi! My name is Tiffany Pendleton. I am currently a master student here at UNC and will receive my degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs in May 2011!  My undergraduate degree is from Metro State College of Denver in Behavioral Science with a minor in Human Services.  After receiving my masters’ degree I am hoping to work with the Veteran population who are coming back to college after their military experience.

I am a 4th generation Colorado Native, and have no plans on leaving Colorado. I enjoy spending time outdoors when the sun is shining and the weather is warm! In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and my 2 year old Dachshund Kermie! I have a slight addiction of collecting frogs, hence the name of my dog.  I love life and enjoy living life to the fullest!

Hello all:  I’m Jen Buser, Case Manager for Res Ed.  Thanks for visiting our staff page! 

This is my 4th year at UNC as a doctoral student in the School Psychology Ph.D. program with an emphasis in crisis prevention and intervention.  I’m originally from Kansas and attended college in Pennsylvania at Slippery Rock University for my B.S. in Psychology.  I earned my M.A. from the University of West Georgia in Humanistic Psychology.  My professional background consists of working with at-risk youth in the areas of behavioral and recreation therapy, crisis counseling, assessment, and treatment planning. 

This is my 3rd year working for the wonderful Dept. of Housing & Res Ed and 2nd year in the Case Management position.  I work with students of concern at UNC, serve on the Response (C.A.R.E.) Team, and manage AOD assessment referrals to the Counseling Center from our Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

I’ve lived in Colorado for 5 years and thoroughly appreciate the climate, scenery, and lifestyle.  I enjoy live music, modern art, local festivals, philosophy, and so on. 

I’m looking forward to another year at UNC.  My office is located in Hansen-Willis.  Drop by; I’d love to meet you!

I am originally from east Texas & southwest Wyoming, but call Colorado home! After graduating with  BA in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Secondary Education from the University of Northern Colorado, I began my Masters back at UNC in the Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership program where I hope to graduate in the Spring of 2013.

I have been a member of the Res Ed family for five years now, having been a Lead On participant, Resident Assistant, President of the Residence Hall Association and most recently the Graduate Assistant for Training & Development. I am so excited to be working in President’s Row this year!

When I’m not working, or in class I enjoy fiddling around with technology, being outdoors, playing music and seeking out delicious Mexican food.

Most of all, I am a UNC Bear at heart and love this school and everything about living on campus!

Hey everyone,

My name is Alexis Eliades but everyone just calls me Lexi! I just started as the University Apartments as Manager in June, and I am looking forward to having a great year.

I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology this past May, and I will be attending graduate school next fall for marriage and family therapy. I love sports (mostly volleyball) and anything outdoors.

I look forward to working with everyone!

Aloha Everyone! My name is Lindsay Meyer and I just graduated from UNC with my bachelors in English Education and minor in Special Education. I am now working on my Masters degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Gifted and Talented students. I did my student teaching in Hawaii and love anything to do with the islands! I love working with and for students at the University, and am looking forward to continuing my work here at University Apartments.

I love to go on hikes and play in the outdoors! I also enjoy cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to working with you this school year! E komo mai! (Welcome)

My name is Pam Erbacher, and I am the Facility Coordinator for Housing and Residential Education.  I've been at the University since 1979 and in this department since 1986, which speaks for itself. 

I am a native of Greeley and attended college at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado.  I married Chris in 1979, and have three great daughters; Jill, Jennifer and Jessie.  I have two lucky son-in-laws: Steve and Gabe; and three awesome granddaughters: Noelle, Nina and Katelyn. 

I like UNC and love my family and we like to go camping, spend time in the mountains and ride 4-wheelers (it's cheaper than family counseling).  My motto is HAVE A GREAT DAY, I KNOW I WILL...........!!!

I currently serve as the Operations Coordinator for Housing & Residential Education.  I have been at UNC going on my 10th year and have worked for the Housing & Residential Education Department since August of 2000.  I served in the U.S. Navy from 1990-1994 and was Honorably Discharged.  

I am married to my wife Colleen, and we have three daughters, Vanessa, Jessica and Samantha.

Deb has been at UNC Housing Services for 8 years.  She has one daughter and two sons, both of whom attended UNC.  She enjoys golfing, tennis and playing with her six grandchildren.

 Hello I am Julian Rodriquez

I have been with U.N.C. for 22 years and Housing & Residential Education for 20 years . I am a father of 3 kids , 1 son and 2 daughters, (9 grandkids!) When I first started with UNC I started on the grave yard shift at Frasier Hall.

After 1 year I moved to the evening shift at Candelaria Hall. After  a year I was transferred to Housing Services. I slowly worked my way to a Custodial Lead and then to the present position that I hold now.

I enjoy working with the students during the academic year and look forward to the challenges we receive during our Summer Conferences. In short, I love what I do and where I do it at!

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Hey there, my name is Greg Johnson and I started here at the University in February 2010. It has been great getting to know my co-workers and the atmosphere is one that is welcoming and is very much centered on students.

I am married to my wonderful wife Susie and have a daughter in kindergarten. My wife graduated from UNC in 2008. As for my daughter I hope she becomes a UNC Bear someday.

My hobbies include but are not limited to Cowboy mounted shooting which I am a beginner at and I enjoy fishing and hunting. I am trying my hand at woodworking and still have all my fingers with a couple of projects completed.

My name is Ron Bishop and I was born and raised in Greeley. I have worked at Kodak in Windsor for 34 years before starting here in Feb. 2011.  I am happily married to my wife Debbie. We have two daughters, two great sons-in-law, and two beautiful granddaughters, with a third granddaughter due in July of 2011. I enjoy camping, fishing and hunting with my family, and I am a diehard Bronco Fan.

I look forward to helping students, faculty, and guests be as comfortable and content as possible in their accommodations here at UNC.