Annual Year End Staff Awards
Service Honorees
(For service through June 30, 2025)
5 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Cheryl Berardo | Academic Counselor | Student Support Services |
| Kelley Board | Assistant Director of Donor Relations and Scholarships | Donor Relations and Scholarships |
| Shanda Cash | Central Office Navigator | THEC |
| Sayanna Garcia | Nurse Practitioner | Health Services |
| Corey Gipson | Head Coach | Men's Basketball |
| Shawn Harding | Director of Degree Completion Initiatives | University College |
| Corey Harkey | Associate General Counsel | Legal Affairs |
| Gregory Jeffers | Student Success Professional | University College |
| Aubrey Lewis | Coordinator- Fraternity/Sorority Affairs | Student Life and Engagement |
| Savannah Longo | Assessment Analyst | Decision Support & Institutional Research |
| Whitney McLaughlin | Regional Director - East TN | THEC |
| Martha Moore | Police Officer | Public Safety |
| Jonathan Nicholson | Manager | Student Financial Aid |
| Monice Ntatin | Parking Assistant | Parking and Transportation |
| Jamaria Patterson | Corporal | Public Safety |
| William Priest | Systems Administrator | Information Technology |
| Robert Rasco | Director of Equipment Operation | Athletic Equipment |
| Tiffany Rice | Regional Coordinator - West TN | THEC |
| Kresendo Smith | Senior Admissions Clerk | Admissions |
| Breanna Stuard | Project Manager | Information Technology |
| Ajay Thompson | Student Success Director | University Student Success |
| Michelle Turner | Physical Plant Project Coordinator | Physical Plant Warehouse |
| Robyn White | Photography and Video Coordinator | Public Relations and Marketing |
| LaNeeça Williams | Chief of Institutional Culture and Title IX Coordinator | Office of Institutional Culture |
| Amanda Wornhoff | Assistant Provost- Inst. Effectiveness, Assessment, and Research | Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment |
10 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Yolanda Clayton | Application Developer | Information Technology |
| Jesus Delgado | Application Developer | Information Technology |
| Michael Dickins | Gallery Director | Art and Design |
| Dustie Dyce-Boxx | Academic Associate to Dean | College of Education |
| Carl Gerhold | Director | Safety and Environmental |
| Christopher Haupt | Oracle Solutions Analyst | Information Technology |
| Ashley Kautz | Director, Student Life, and Engagement | Student Life and Engagement |
| Jason Longan | Assistant Director | Morgan University Center |
| Daniel Miller | IT Security Analyst | Information Technology |
| Kris Phillips | Vice President | Alumni, Engagement and Philanthropy and APSU Foundation |
| Wesley Powell | Director, Landscape and Grounds | Physical Plant |
| Roderick Stockard | End Point Systems Coordinator | Information Technology |
| Jeffrey Wagner | Director, Maintenance and Central Plant | Physical Plant |
| Bryan Williams | Horticulture Technician | Physical Plant |
| Robert Wilson | Director of Communications | College of STEM |
15 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Dominic Croll | Computer Technician | Library |
| Victor Felts | Director of Philanthropy | Philanthropy |
| Clifford Gaines | Maintenance Mechanic | Dining Services |
| Rebecca Kiser | Accounting Assistant | Student Account Services |
| Shanon Manly | Military-Affilitated Accounting Supervisor | Veterans Education Benefits |
| Jonell Nicholson | Advisor | College of Business |
| Lisa Ramsey | Student Employment Coordinator | Human Resources |
| Marisa Roberts | Director of Recruitment, Communications, and Marketing | Military Veterans Affairs |
| Kenneth Shelton | Plumber | Physical Plant |
| Lauren-Michael Smiley | Director | Foy and Fitness Center |
| Rasheda Smith | Director, Parking and Transportation | Parking and Transportation |
| Vonda St. Amant | Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy | Philanthropy |
| Barbara Tucker | Technical Services Director | Information Technology |
| William Wolf | Maintenance Utility Worker | Physical Plant |
20 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Lori Amor | Senior Admissions Clerk | Admissions |
| Allen Barger | Executive Director of University Studies | University College |
| Mark Davidson | Grounds Supervisor | Physical Plant |
| Donna Lucas | Office Manager | Health Services |
| Janice Poindexter | Academic Assistant to the Chair | History and Philosophy |
| Sara Robson | Associate Director of Athletics/Operations | Athletic Administration |
| Jarad Sneed | Director of Enterprise Applications and Architecture | Information Technology |
| Robert Towner | Horticulture Technician | Physical Plant |
| Jeffrey Walton | Director | Professional Workforce Development |
| Cherylle Ward | Office Supervisor | Quality Enhancement Plan |
| Michael Wilson | GIS Director | GIS |
25 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Patrice Cheatham | Senior Associate Registrar | Office of Registrar |
| Kenneth Copeland | Painter | Physical Plant |
| Loretia Duncan | Senior Instructional Design | Distance Education |
| Tammy Silva | Manager of Auxiliary Support Services | Auxiliary Administration |
30 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Kimberly Adkison | Director | Donor Relations and Scholarships |
| John Johnson | Director | Educational Opportunity Center |
35 years:
| Employee | Title | Department |
| Kim Carney | Administrative Assistant | Information Technology |
| Tim Hardy | Maintenance Worker | Physical Plant |
Governors Excellence Award
Patrice Cheatham - Associate Registrar
Abbey Hogan - Assistant Director of Alumni and Annual Giving
Rasheda Smith - Director of Parking and Transportation
Sean McCully - Photography and Video Coordinator
Dana Chadwick - Office Supervisor for Military and Veterans Affairs
Sara Whisler - Administrative Assistant for Student Counseling Service
Presidential Leading through Excellence Award
Tucker Brown - Academic Affairs
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, and/or innovation as outlined in the award criteria.
Click here to view APSU Strategic Plan.
Nominations will be open from March 17 - April 14, 2025.
Nominations will not be accepted after April 14, 2025.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Staff Senate Awards Committee. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Staff Excellence and Service Awards on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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 2024 – June 2025 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 & Engagement | Alumni & Engagement |
| Kathrine Bailey | Director of Strategic Initiatives | Office of Legal Affairs |
| Lisa Barron | Dean | College of Education |
| 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 |
| Riley Bullen | Sr. Associate Athletic Director - Chief Financial Officer | Athletic Administration |
| Niesha Campbell | Deputy Director of Athletics | Athletic Administration |
| Christopher Clarke | Assistant Vice President for Community Belonging & Success | Student Affairs |
| 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 |
| Toni-Ann Derby | Senior Associate Director - Chief of Staff | Athletic Administration |
| 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 |
| Hannah Eden | Interim Director | Public Relations and Marketing |
| Jeff Faris | Head Coach | Football |
| Corey Gipson | Head Coach | Men's Basketball |
| Lindsey Gilmore | Associate Vice President for Campus Engagement | Student Affairs |
| Loretta Griffy | Associate Vice President & Dean | University College |
| Lynne Halliburton | Assistant to the Vice President | Philanthropy |
| 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 |
| Logan Kidd | Senior Associate Athletic Director - Championship Resources | Athletic Administration |
| 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 |
| Lee Miller | Assistant to the Vice President | Finance & Administration |
| Felicia Nagel | Assistant Provost and University Registrar | Office of the Registrar |
| Ashley Puskas | Institutional Culture Coordinator | Office of Institutional Culture |
| Marisa Roberts | Director | Military and Veterans Affairs |
| JaCenda Robinson | Assistant Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer | Human Resources |
| Sara Robson | Senior Associate Director | Athletic Administration |
| Deborah Shearon | Director of Academic Administration and Finance | Academic Affairs |
| Vonda St. Amant | Assistant Vice President | Philanthropy |
| Dlynn Williams | Dean | College of Behavioral & Health Sciences |
| Alexandra Wills | Director | Community Engagement and Sustainability |
| 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, 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, Military and Veterans Affairs, and Athletics/Other.
Staff members eligible for the Presidential Leadership through Excellence award are not eligible for this award.
Nominations will be open from March 17 - April 14, 2025.
Nominations will not be accepted after April 14, 2025.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Staff Senate Awards Committee. Winners will be announced at the 2025 Staff Excellence and Service Awards on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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 2024 – June 2025 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