FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 29, 2011
CONTACT: Debbie Dutch Kelley
(417) 625-9805
JOPLIN, MO (SNS) - The 2011 Missouri Southern State University Employee Appreciation Brunch will be held at 11 a.m. on Dec. 22 in the Ballroom of the Billingsly Student Center, according to Debbie Dutch Kelly, Director of Human Resources.
The University will be honoring classified and professional support personnel who have reached milestones in their years of service at MSSU.
A total of 48 employees with a combined total of 590 years of service will be recognized.
“Superior Service Awards” will go to six employees in recognition of the exceptional service they provide and the outstanding contributions they make as University employees.
$500 will be awarded to two Physical Plant employes, two Professional employees and two Secretarial/Office/Technical Employees.
35 YEARS - $175 Award
Linda Henderson, Joplin, Library Clerk, retired
30 YEARS - $150 Awards
Kathleen J. Edwards, Joplin, Secretary, Dean's Office, Robert W. Plaster School of Business
25 YEARS - $125 Awards
Sherri L. Critchfield, Joplin, Senior Systems Analyst Information Technology
Micheal A. Fox, Joplin, Maintenance Tech Supervisor Facility Improvements
L. Michael Hailey, Joplin, Graphic & Web Designer, Univ. Rel & Marketing
Judy L. Stiles, Joplin, General Manager, KGCS-TV
Marilyn J. Walton, Joplin, PT Bookstore Clerk Bookstore
Kelly E. Wilson, Joplin, Director, Advising, Counseling & Testing (ACTS)
20 YEARS - $100 Awards
Jackie D. Coose, Joplin, Carpenter Supervisor
Clay C. Deem, Carl Junction, Asst. Director of Admissions
T. Earlene Fort, Carterville, Secretary, University Relations & Marketing
Terri L. Spencer, Joplin, Secretary, Theatre
Rodney E. Surber, Webb City, Director, University Relations & Marketing
15 YEARS - $75 Awards
Eric A. Edwards, Joplin, Central Stores Manager
Lee L. Elliff-Pound, Carthage, Director - Alumni
Michael D. MacDonald, Joplin, Custodian
Mel Montgomery, Joplin, Custodian
Jeffrey C. Pooley, Oronogo, Manager - Procurements/ITS Project Information Technology
John C. Shafer, Galena, Custodian,Kuhn Hall
10 YEARS - $50 Awards
Jamie A. Burnham, Joplin, Women's CC-TF, PT Equip. Mgr Women's Track and Cross Country
Bernie M. Franks, Neosho, Counselor-PTAC Procurement Technical Assist Center
William E. Hunt, Joplin, Creative Services Director, TV
Deborah Dutch Kelley, Carl Junction, Director - Human Resources
Marcus Charles Martin, Neosho, Telecom Engineer Information Technology
Kenneth R. Kennedy, Joplin, Chief of Campus Police
Wesley M. Regnier, Duenweg, Painter
Paula Lea Shirley, Joplin, PT Secretary-Slc Residence Halls
Marguerita M. Bates, Joplin, PT Library Clerk
5 YEARS - $25 Awards
Amber N. Brown, Joplin, Secretary of Admissions
Mary K. Castleberry, Joplin, PT Secretary - UMKC School of Nursing
Jimmie D. Collins, Webb City, Server/ VM Tech IT
Nancy E. Ellis, Duenweg, Secretary of Foreign Language
Melissa Joyce Forsythe, Joplin, Circulation Spec., Library
Janine M. Garner, Joplin, Payroll Specialist Human Resources
Ryan Joyce Halstead, Joplin, Coordinator - IT Risk Information Technology
Brenda D. Hayes, Joplin, Secretary - Kinesiology
Troy B. Jorgensen, Joplin, Coach, Strength and Conditioning
Elisabeth Leighninger, Joplin, Systems Coordinator-Registrar's Office
Justin L Maskus, Joplin, Director - Sports Information
Donald L McKinney, Diamond, Groundskeeper, Physical Plant
Michael Moss Carl Junction, Custodian
Michael S Mutz, Joplin, Asst. Coach, Defensive Coord Men's Football
Mary Ella Parker, Webb City, Clinical Counselor, Acad. Advisor ACTS
Kevin F. Pyle, Webb City, IT Software Installer Information Technology
James W Sayles, Webb City, Oracle Programmer/DBA Admin Information Technology
Janel S. Smith, Webb City, PT Cheer/Dance Sponsor Dance Team
Arleen Thomas, Joplin, Custodian, Plaster Hall
Denise R. Vigil, Joplin, Records Assistant (VA) Financial Aid Office
Total Years: 590
Total Awards: $2,950
3950 Newman Road
Joplin, MO 64801-1595
(417) 625-9300
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