Annual Year End Staff Awards
Service Honorees
(For service through June 30, 2024)
5 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Jimmy Andrew | Utility Worker/Driver, Shipping & Receiving | Central Receiving |
| Payton Baggett | Director of Communication | University Advancement |
| Erin Bell | Financial Aid Analyst | Student Financial Aid |
| Rhonda Bolton | Navigator - East TN | THEC |
| Cooper Breeden | Plant Conservation Manager | Southeastern Grasslands Initiatives |
| Kristal Butts | Academic Assistant to the Chair | Sociology and Community Development |
| Carmen Cheatham | Account Clerk 3 | Student Financial Aid |
| Jessica Combs | Head Coach | Women's Golf |
| Dylan Cross | Assistant Director of Admissions Technology | Admissions |
| Lakita Curtis | Navigator | THEC |
| Amanda DeBord | Academic Advisor | THEC |
| Mary Catherine Denmark | Academic Advisor | Business |
| Megan Garner | Degree Works Analyst | Registrar |
| Jerry Gray | Director of Aviation Maintenance | Aviation Science |
| Amber Greer | Advisor - Advise TN | THEC |
| Armad Hagewood | Evening Maintenance Mechanic | Building Maintenance |
| Jordan Harmon | Deputy Director/Chief Revenue Officer | Athletic Administration |
| Gerald Harrison | Vice President & Director of Athletics | Athletic Administration |
| Emily Hill | Regional Director | THEC |
| Deidre Hooker | Advisor - Advise TN | THEC |
| Deidrea Houston | Coordinator | THEC |
| Robert Lane | Human Resources Business Partner | Human Resources |
| Tobias Layman | Studio Technician | Art + Design |
| Jordan Longan | Assistant Director | Dual Enrollment |
| Jessica Martin | Navigator | THEC |
| Nathaniel McCully | Photography and Video Coordinator | Public Relations |
| Samuel Mynhier | Director of Annual Giving | Alumni and Annual Giving |
| Carol Patton | Navigator - Northeast TN | THEC |
| Samantha Perry | Financial Aid Counselor | Student Financial Aid |
| Ashley Puskas | Assistant to the VP | University Advancement |
| Antonique Reeves | Regional Director | THEC |
| Candice Schutt | Account Clerk 3 | Student Financial Aid |
| Megan Simpson | Director of Communications | College of Education |
| Kassie Stanfill | Head Coach | Softball |
| Tara Suiter | Transcript Analyst | Registrar |
| Maurice Thompson | Inventory Supervisor | Central Receiving |
| Anna Carrie Webb | Executive Director | Distance Education |
| Jessica White | Academic Associate to Dean | College of Business |
| CaSandra Wiley Jackson | Undergraduate Persistence Counselor | Undergraduate Persistence |
| Michael Williams | Police Officer | Public Safety |
| Joshua Woodard | Farm Technician | Environmental Education Center |
10 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Marc Brunner | Director | University Design and Construction |
| Donna Conklin | Academic Assistant to the Chair | Theatre and Dance |
| Ben Drummond | Executive Director | Fort Campbell Center |
| Hannah Eden | Director of Marketing | Public Relations |
| Danny Elliott | Sergeant | Public Safety |
| Crystal Faulkner | Assistant Director, Instructional Technology | Distance Education |
| Michael Kasitz | Assistant Vice President for Public Safety | Public Safety |
| Greg Lane | Cadet Success Coordinator | Military Science |
| Kyle Moore | Grounds Lead Worker | Care of Grounds |
| Lori Moore | Public Relations & Marketing Business Manager | Public Relations |
| Sara Newton | Security Guard 2 | Public Safety |
| William Peterson | Environmental Health and Safety Technician | Safety Environ Comp |
| Anthony Roark | Director of HR Technology and Operations | Human Resources |
| David Sanford | A/V Services Coordinator | Information Technology |
| Anja Shelton | Coordinator | Student Recreation Center |
| Matthew Smith | Postal Clerk | Post Office |
| Dana Vernon | Travel Clerk | Accounting Services |
15 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Robert Betts | Assistant Director IT Solutions Architect | Information Technology |
| Shirley Conner | Academic Coordinator | Vet Upward Bd |
| April Holland | Office Supervisor | Learning Resource Center |
| Sherry Kendrick | IT Business Systems Analyst | Information Technology |
| Whitney Milliken | Student Success Director | Academic Advisement |
| Claudia Rodriguez | Director | Child Learning Center |
| Rollow Welch | Assistant Director for Design | Public Relations |
| Alexandra Wills | Director | Community Engagement and Sustainability |
20 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Jill Degraauw | Assistant Director | Health Services |
| Carol Keller | Library Assistant 3 (Interlibrary Loan Assistant) | Library |
| Kristine Minteer | Senior Admissions Clerk | Admissions |
| Deanna Sherry | Library Assistant 3 (Resources Management Assistant) | Library |
| Gena Shire | Academic Assistant to the Chair | Art + Design |
| Shirley Tabb | Academic Assistant to the Chair | School of Nursing |
25 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Beth Chancellor | Assistant Director | Internal Audit |
| Marissa Chandler | Director of Global Engagement | Study Abroad & Intl Exchange |
| Chad Pugh | Farm Superintendent | Environmental Education Center |
| Carol Winfield | Senior Transcript Analyst | Registrar |
30 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| David Johnson | Assistant Director for Design | Public Relations |
| Darline Jones | Head Cashier | Student Account Services |
| Kay Wadia | Office Supervisor | Admissions |
| Catherine Winn | Associate Registrar for Technology | Registrar |
| Tina Zanders | Student Success Coordinator | Fort Campbell Center |
35 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Andy Kean | Senior Director | University Center |
Governors Excellence Award
Elaina Russell – Academic Affairs
Michelle Turner – Finance & Administration
Tara Patterson – Athletics
Jason Longan – Alumni, Engagement & Philanthropy
Hannah Eden – Legal Affairs & Organizational Strategy
Lynne Halliburton – Student Affairs
Presidential Leading through Excellence Award
Brad Averitt – Alumni, Engagement & Philanthropy
Presidential Leading through Excellence Award
As part of a joint collaboration between The Office of Human Resources and Staff Senate, this award will recognize full-time administrative/professional staff members who report directly to members of the Senior Leadership Team. The top three finalists will be submitted to the President and will result in the recognition of one employee.
Nominees must demonstrate excellence toward achieving the strategic initiatives of APSU in areas such as leadership, collaboration, commitment, diversity and/or innovation as outlined in the award criteria.
Click here to view APSU Strategic Plan.
Nominations will be open from April 9 - April 26, 2024.
Nominations will not be accepted after April 26, 2024.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Staff Senate Awards Committee. Winners will be announced at the 2024 Staff Excellence and Service Awards on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Requirements:
- Nominee must report directly to members of the Senior Leadership Team
- Nominee must be a full-time administrative/professional employee
- Staff Senate Awards Committee members are not eligible for nomination
- Nominations must reflect contributions within the July 2023 – June 2024 time frame
- The Eligible Employees tab contains all employees who can be nominated for this award
- Nominee must be in good standing, and not received a performance improvement plan or disciplinary action within specified time frame
Employees Eligible for the Presidential Leading through Excellence Award
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Kimberly Adkison | Senior Director of Donor Relations & Scholarships | Philanthropy |
| Brad Averitt | Assistant Vice President of Alumni & Annual Giving | Alumni & Annual Giving |
| Kathrine Bailey | Director of Strategic Initiatives | Office of Legal Affairs |
| Chad Brooks | Vice Provost & Dean | College of Graduate Studies |
| Tucker Brown | Senior Vice Provost & Associate Vice President | Academic Affairs |
| Marc Brunner | Director | Capital Planning, Design & Construction |
| Sheila Bryant | Director | Office of Institutional Culture |
| Niesha Campbell | Deputy Director of Athletics | Athletic Administration |
| Prentice Chandler | Dean | College of Education |
| Blayne Clements | Chief Audit Officer | Internal Audit |
| Amy Corlew | Assistant Provost for Enrollment Management | Admissions |
| David Davenport | Assistant Vice President of Health & Wellbeing | Student Affairs |
| Ben Drummond | Executive Director | Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell |
| Brandie Duke | Assistant to the Chief of Staff | Community & Government Relations |
| Jayme Dunn | Assistant Director | Office of Institutional Culture |
| Jeff Faris | Head Coach | Football |
| Corey Gipson | Head Coach | Men's Basketball |
| Loretta Griffy | Associate Vice President & Dean | University College |
| Lynne Halliburton | Assistant to the Vice President | Student Affairs |
| Sondra Hamilton | Associate Vice President | Budget & Finance |
| Corey Harkey | Associate General Counsel | Office of Legal Affairs |
| Jordan Harmon | Deputy Director & Chief Revenue Officer | Athletic Administration |
| Mickey Hepner | Dean | College of Business |
| Buzz Hoon | Dean | College of Arts & Letters |
| Thomas Hutchins | Executive Director | Physical Plant |
| Michael Kasitz | Assistant Vice President | Public Safety |
| Andy Kean | Senior Director | Morgan University Center and Event Services |
| Sherry Lawdermilt | Associate Vice President & Chief Information Officer | Information Technology |
| Jasmin Linares | Assistant Vice President | Military & Veterans Affairs |
| Martina Malvasi | Director | Library |
| Michelle Martin | Chief of Staff & Executive Director | Student Affairs |
| Karen Meisch | Dean | College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics |
| Presley Merida | Associate Director of Athletics - CFO | Athletic Administration |
| Lee Miller | Assistant to the Vice President | Finance & Administration |
| Eric Morgan | Director | Career Services |
| Bill Persinger | Executive Director | Public Relations & Marketing |
| Ashley Puskas | Assistant to the Vice President | Philanthropy |
| Mannie Reinsch | Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Championship Resources | Athletic Administration |
| JaCenda Robinson | Assistant Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | Human Resources |
| Sara Robson | Senior Associate Director | Athletic Administration |
| Deborah Shearon | Assistant to the Provost | Academic Affairs |
| Emily Smith | Sr. Associate Director & Chief of Staff | Athletic Administration |
| Vonda St. Amant | Assistant Vice President | Philanthropy |
| Dlynn Williams | Dean | College of Behavioral & Health Sciences |
| Alexandra Wills | Director | Service Learning & Community Engagement |
| Brittany Young | Head Coach | Women's Basketball |
Governors Excellence Award
As part of a joint collaboration between The Office of Human Resources and Staff Senate, this award will recognize staff members who demonstrate excellence in areas such as collaboration, commitment, diversity and/or innovation as outlined in the award criteria.
Click here to view APSU Strategic Plan.
Senior leadership will recognize recipients from several of the following areas: Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs, Legal Affairs & Organizational Strategy, Alumni Engagement & Philanthropy, and Athletics/Other.
Staff members eligible for the Presidential Leadership through Excellence award are not eligible for this award.
Nominations will be open from April 9 - April 26, 2024.
Nominations will not be accepted after April 26, 2024.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Staff Senate Awards Committee. Winners will be announced at the 2024 Staff Excellence and Service Awards on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.
Requirements:
- Staff Senate Award Committee members are not eligible for nomination
- Recipients will be recognized from several of the following units: Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs, and Athletics/Other
- Nominations must reflect contributions within the July 2023 – June 2024 time frame
- Staff members eligible for the Presidential Leadership through Excellence award are not eligible
- Nominee must be in good standing, and not received a performance improvement plan or disciplinary action within specified time frame