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March 8, 2024

Employees Celebrated at Annual Staff Recognition Luncheon

University of Northern Colorado staff were honored during the 52nd annual Staff Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 7.

University of Northern Colorado staff were honored during the 52nd annual Staff Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 7. 

UNC President Andy Feinstein joined Classified Staff Council Chair Ethan Mondy and Professional Administrative Staff Vice Chair Kendra Schneider in welcoming the staff. During his remarks, Feinstein thanked all dedicated staff members for their commitment in supporting UNC’s mission every day. 

“Each [employee] plays an important role in making UNC a desirable place to work and creating a learning environment where students are supported to realize their dreams,” Feinstein said. “It is an honor to work alongside so many talented, caring, and passionate staff.”

The Professional Administrative Staff Council (PASC)’s Employee of the Year and the Classified Staff Council (CSC)’s Employee of the Year are recognized below.

  • Lucinda Ogden – IT Technician, Computer Lab Academic Support
  • Imani Lindberg – Assistant Director of Advocacy Services

The event also celebrated the following milestone Years of Service for staff awardees:

  • Edna Arredondo
  • Sean Berlier
  • Samantha Black
  • Matthew Bonds
  • Casey Burklow
  • Clare Buttry
  • Martina Castillo
  • Tracey Clay
  • Andy Feinstein
  • Mary Garcia
  • Melinda Gurule
  • Erin Haida
  • Zach Hamersley
  • Rosalie Harding
  • Deanna Herbert
  • Cat Hildebrand
  • Crystal Ibarra Santoyo
  • Trevor Lucas
  • Jared McCammon
  • Jennifer McDermott
  • Brandy McWhirt
  • Mandy Moncayo
  • Gloria Orozco Lara
  • Laura Ortega Marquez
  • Rosanna Parks
  • Josh Purdy
  • Charles Riley
  • Giavoni Riley
  • Olivia Rios
  • JR Rodriguez
  • Becca Romine
  • Shawn Sanchez
  • Sterling Swanson
  • Rebecca Thompson
  • Darin Thrun
  • Grace Turner
  • Shawna Turner
  • Gwendolen Vandenberg
  • Cory Adolf
  • Luz Aleman
  • Christopher Bowers
  • Jediah Cummins
  • Darren Dunn
  • Chris Garcia
  • Sandy Gelatt
  • Donna Goodwin
  • Betsy Kienitz
  • Michael Larson
  • Nathaniel Michno
  • Bill Nauroth
  • Brooks Pardew
  • Flora Powells
  • Andrea Taylor
  • Stan Tutsman
  • Shawna Watson
  • Susan Allen
  • Brian Allison
  • Eli Blackwell
  • Mitchell Eckhardt
  • Mark Ehrlick
  • Michelle Heiny
  • Michelle McDermott
  • Ann O’Connor
  • Patricia Olson
  • Mary Rangel
  • Manuela Rodriguez
  • Steven Sanchez
  • Timothy Stitt
  • Ana Williams
  • Glenn Adams
  • Jack Bauer
  • Ron Bennett
  • Mary Castillo
  • Angel Gorman
  • Bryan Hogsett
  • Eric Rees
  • Timothy Roberts
  • Brad Sharp
  • Frank Skufca
  • Anne Toewe
  • Jason Willis
  • JoAnn Doherty
  • Gary Graybill
  • Deborah Hatch
  • Robyn Hess
  • Melissa Hoffner
  • Katriesa Hojio
  • Geri Landwehr
  • Francisco Loera
  • Tina Longoria
  • Diane Lukassen
  • Chris Marston
  • Susan Pryor
  • Teresa Schmidt
  • Sarah Vaughn
  • Bob Cooper
  • Keyleigh Gurney
  • June Moreno
  • Jennifer Stokes
  • John Twining

Both classified and professional staff were honored for their contributions to students and the university.

  • Natasha Floersch 
  • Bobby Gallegos 
  • James Medina 
  • Lucinda Ogden 
  • Roni Secord 
  • Conne Villalobos
  • Adam Alirez 
  • Ali Barnhart 
  • Megan Bauer 
  • Lori Brachtenbach 
  • Kayla Cain 
  • Vanessa Chavez 
  • Beckie Croissant 
  • Abby Froom 
  • Cristóbal Garcia 
  • Alex Hilton 
  • Betsy Kienitz 
  • Imani Lindberg 
  • Miranda Martino 
  • M’lyn Miller 
  • Andrew Moore 
  • Robert Myers 
  • Scott Newkirk 
  • Erika Pep Hanson 
  • José Davíd Reynoza 
  • Janice Riegal 
  • Lori Riley 
  • Rebbecca Romine 
  • Sheridan Snapp 
  • Cheryl Sparks 
  • Cristin Turner 

For those that attended the event, fill out a brief survey below to help continually improve this event for UNC employees. The survey will remain open through April 7, 2024.

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