NW Missouri Times

Northwest Missouri State University recently honored 96 employees for reaching milestone years of service. The total combined years of service for these employees is 1,260 years.

The university acknowledged various staff members from different departments. Dr. Cynthia Schairer-Kessler, Kristy McDonald, Kaley Coulter, and Brandi Bix were among those recognized in the front row. In the back row were Dr. Robert Bergland, Ben Rogers, Sierra Rains, Ben Jermain, and Zachary Ragan.

President Dr. Lance Tatum was pictured with Barbara Weybrew and Dr. Giselle Greenidge during the ceremony.

Other notable mentions include Dr. Amy Barton from the School of Health Science and Wellness, Adam Bochart from the School of Communication and Mass Media, and Dr. Karen Britt from the Department of Fine and Performing Arts.

Additionally recognized were Jana Hanson from University Advancement and Dan Haslag from Facility Services.

The event also featured several faculty members such as Dr. Jason McCain from psychology, Becky Meneely from B.D. Owens Library, Megan Runde from Academic Operations and Development, and Jeremy Werner from KXCV-KRNW.

Dr. Gary Zhao represented the School of Computer Science and Information Systems among others like Katheryn Bilbo and Samantha Cole.

Further acknowledgments included Kyle Hoyt from the University Police Department alongside faculty like Dr. Ildi Olasz in English and Nikki Hackett in Fine and Performing Arts.

Additional honorees included Mike Striplin in Purchasing Office logistics, Michelle Drake in Human Resources, Steven Redmond in Facility Services maintenance roles along with others contributing to various sectors within the university community.