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Staff


The date in parentheses indicates the initial year of employment at Truman.

Lisa Ahrens
Production Editor, TSU Press (2014)
BA, Drake University.

Linda Anderson
Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Operations, Athletics (2007)
BS, Chedron State College; MS, Bemidji State University.

Alcidean Arias
Assistant Director of International Education/Study Abroad (1990)
BA, Truman State University.

Nancy Asher
Coordinator of Testing and Reporting (1987)
BS, MACC, Northeast Missouri State University.

Tim Baker
Assistant Director of Physical Plant. (2007)

Shawna Barker
Application Coordinator, Admission Office
BS, Truman State University.

Tim Barcus
Photographer (1995)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Suzanne Barnes
Corporate Relations-Manager Gifts Officer, Advancement (2014)
BS, Truman State University; MPA, University of Missouri - Columbia.

Laura Bates
Director of Center for Student Involvement and Assistant Director of Student Union (2006)
BS, Meredith College; MA, Appalachian State University.

Carol Bennett
Assistant Dean of Multicultural Affairs (2014)
BA, Martin University; MA, Indian University.

Sheila Berkowitz
Certification Officer and Analyst/ Assessment Coordinator, Education (2001)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Katie Best
Graphic Designer, Publications (2001)
BA, Truman State University.

Rick Blackstad
Press Operator, Printing Services.

Anthony Blades
Blind/Low-Vision Specialist, Regional Professional Development Center (2004)
BS, Illinois State University; MS, Northern Illinois University.

Shelynda Blakely
Residence Hall Director (2014)
BS, Truman State University.

Janet Blohm-Pultz
McNair Program Coordinator (2009)
BA, St. Olaf College; MA, Northeast Missouri State University; Graduate Study, Tyler School of Art;
ABD, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Diane Bloskovich
Coordinator of Operations, Advancement Office (2003)
BS, Truman State University.

Michael C. Bolle
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2012)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Jeremy Brinning
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2010)
BA, Truman State University.

C. Stanley Bunfill
Manager of Printing Services. (1999)

Zachary Burden
Residence Hall Director (2004)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Julie Burns
Financial Aid Counselor (2000)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Michelle Cannon-Breland
Student Education and Support Coordinator, Student Affairs (2014)
BA, University of South Alabama; MEd and PhD, Auburn University.

Joyce Carnes
Housing Applications Coordinator, Admission Office. (2009)

Angela Carron
Supervisor of Accounts Payable (2006)
BS, BA, Truman State University; BS, Wichita State University.

Pamela Carte
Regional Instructional Facilitator, Regional Professional Development Center (2007)
BS, Eastern Illinois University, MA, Western Illinois University.

Brad Chambers
Planned Giving Officer, Advancement Office (1986)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Melody Chambers
Director of Admission, Admission Office (1985)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Myra Collins
Curriculum Consultant Mathematics, Regional Professional Development Center (2006)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Janet Corbett
Collaborating Physician, Student Health Center. (2002)
DO, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Cheryl Cragg
Assistant Controller (1984)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Jennifer Creer
Copy Editor, Printing Services
BA, Ohio University, MA, Truman State University.

Melanee Crist
Assistant Director for International Education and Student Affairs, International Student Affairs Office (1987)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Sherry Dare
Senior Teaching and Learning Technology Specialist (1985)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, Ball State University.

Lori Davenport
Purchasing Buyer, Business Office (2007)
AA, Longview Community College.

Alice Davis
Clinical Supervisor, Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Center (2009)
BSN, Truman State University; MSN, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Adam Demers
Residence Hall Director (2013)
BA, University of Dubuque.

Debra Drury
Collaborative Work Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2005)
BAE, Graceland University; MAE, University of Missouri-St. Louis, (EdD, Saint Louis University.)

Lori Elschlager
Insurance Specialist/Administration Assistant, Student Health Center.

Kathy Elsea
Director, Financial Aid (1981)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University.

Heather Ervin
Chemistry Technician, Department of Chemistry (2002)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Gary Fagan
Press Operator, Printing Services.
Police Academy

Marla Fernandez
Supervisor of Student Accounts (2006)
BS, Central Missouri State University; MBA, Webster University.

Kristin Frevert
Counselor, University Counseling Services
BS, Missouri State University; MS, California State University; PhD, University of Denver.

Ted Frushour
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2007)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Donna Fude
Office Manager, Upward Bound (1986).
BSE, Truman State University.

John Gardner
Director of Residence Life (2008)
BA, Lewis & Clark College; MA, Iowa State University.

Marianna Giovannini
Head Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (1967)
BSE, BA, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Judy Gooch
Payroll Operations Manager. (1996)

Billi J Gordy
Academic Advisor, School of Business (2013)
BS, Park University; MA, Webster University.

Marcy Graham
Head Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (1994)
BA, Calvin College; MS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Jill Graves
Associate Director of Recruitment, Admission Office (2000)
BA, Truman State University.

Kasey Graves
System Administrator, Information Technology Services (2001)
BS, William Woods University.

Lori Gray
Benefits Coordinator, Human Resources (2007)
MBA, Colorado Technical University.

Joe Hamilton
Assistant Director, University Counseling Services (1993)
BS, Iowa State University; MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Dan Hamlet
Small Business and Technology Development Center Business Counselor and Executive Director (2013)
BA, MBA, University of Dallas.

Sarah Hass
Director of Upward Bound (2014)
BA, Wellesey College; MA, University of Missouri.

Charisse Hatfield
Records Lead Analyst, Registrar’s Office (2012)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Sally Herleth
Executive Director of Human Resources/EEO and Affirmative Actions, Title IX Coordinator (1999)
JD, Saint Louis University.

Margaret Herron
Registrar (2010)
BS, University of Central Missouri; MA, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Brenda Higgins
Director of the Student Health Center and University Counseling (1988)
BSN, Truman State University; MSN, EdD University of Missouri-Columbia.

Traci Hill
Executive Assistant to the President. (1983)

Jack Holcomb
Director of Center for Academic Excellence (2007)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University; PhD, University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Michelle R. Horvath
Director of Office of Citizenship and Community Standards, Student Affairs (2014)
BS, Grand Valley State University; JD, Thomas M Cooley Law School; MA, University of Mississippi.

Terrie Howard
Grants Foundation Accountant, Business Office (2007)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Dawn Howd
Assistant Director of Admission, Admission Office (2003)
BA, Truman State University.

Walt Howd
Network Manager, Information Technology Services. (2001)

Kara Humphrey
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2009)
BA, Truman State University.

Charles Hunsaker
Director of Development (2000)
BA, Truman State University; MBA, University of Phoenix.

Kelsey Jensen
International Admission Coordinator.

Marty Jewett
Marketing and Sales Manager, Business Office
BS, University of Idaho; BS, Colorado State University-Global.

Thomas Johnson
Director of Public Safety (2003)
BS, Mount Mercy College.

Philip Jorn
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2000)
BS, MA, Truman State University.

James Judd
Director, Regional Professional Development Center (2013)
BS, MA, Truman State University; EdS, Drake University.

Curtis Kelsey
Web Developer II, ITS (2014)
MS, University of Missouri.

Kristin Kennedy
Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
BS, Truman State University.

Chad Kennerk
Annual Fund Officer, Advancement (2015)
BA, Purdue.

Shuan Klingsmith
Supervisor, Residence Facilities (1996).

Lori Van Klooturyk-Ladwig
School Resource Specialist, Regional Professional Development Center (2007)
BA, Central College; BSE Buena Vista University; MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Miranda Kolenda
Fitness-Wellness Director, Recreation Center (2013)
BA, Drury University; MS, Missouri State University.

Todd Kuhns
Emerging Technologies Specialist, ITS (2005)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Sherry Lay
Prospective Student Coordinator, Admission Office. (1990)

Liyan Liao
Web Developer, Information Technology Services (1995)
BS, South China Technical University; MA, MS, University of Missouri.

Susan Limestall
Director, Student Recreation Center (1996)
BS, University of Illinois; MS, Florida State University; Graduate Study, University of Illinois.

Donna Liss
Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Services (2008)
BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Kayla Loper
Program Advisor for Campus Activities, Center for Student Involvement
BS, Friends University; MA, University of Arkansas.

David Lusk
Associate Dean of Student Affairs (1998)
BA, Bethel College; PhD, University of Kansas.

Andrea Maag
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2002)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Tyler Madsen
Athletic Media Relations Assistant (2008)
MA, Truman State University.

Matthew Magruder
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2007)
BA, Truman State University; MS, Purdue University.

Tim J. Maize
Supervisor, Residence Facilities. (1991)

William Maples
System Analyst, Information Technology Services. (2010)

Roger Marsh
Coordinator, Mail and Printing Services (2006)
BA, Missouri Southern State College.

Greg Marshall
Web Services Manager, Information Technology Services (2000)
BA, Truman State University.

Polly Matteson
Assistant Director, University Career Center (2003)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MEd, William Woods University.

Rick McGill
Intramural Recreational Sports Director, Student Recreation Center (2012)
BA, MA, University of Northern Iowa.

Gayla McHenry
Access Services Supervisor, Pickler Memorial Library (1994)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Kenny McKim
Building Trades Supervisor, Physical Plant. (2011)

Kris McKim
Grants and Compliance Specialist, Grants Office. (2008)

James McNabb
Technical Director, Information Technology Services (1996)
BS, Truman State University; MA, Webster University.

Darren Meeker
Regional Admission Counselor, Admissions Office
BA, McKendree University; MA, Ball State University.

Rosa Virginia Mendez
Study Abroad Advisor (2007)
BA, José María Vargas University; MA, School for International Training.

Travis Miles
Communications Coordinator, Public Relations (2008)
BA, Truman State University.

Elizabeth Miller
Counselor, University Counseling Services
BA, Hannibal LaGrange University; MA, Forest Institute.

Jill Miller
Positive Behavior Support Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2008)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MAE, Lindenwood University.

Tim Mills
Information Technology Service Center Manager, ITS. (1998)

Talor Mourning
Residence Hall Director (2013)
BS, Truman State University.

Richard Muffley
Network Systems Administration, Information Technology Services (2010)
Technical Support Diploma, The Chubb Institute.

Kim Murphy
Supervisor of Purchasing, Business Office  (1998)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Lori Murray
Staff Assistant, Regional Professional Development Center. (1991)

Madeline Nash
Coordinator for Residence Life, Residence Life (2006)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Arletta Nelson
Administrative Assistant, Administration, Finance and Planning
BBA, University of Missouri - Kansas City.

William Nelsen
Coordinator, Residence Life. (2013)

Gay Nichting
Clinic Nurse, Student Health Center.

Debra Nothdurft
Head Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (1996)
AB,MHA, Washington University.

Amy Nunan
Technical Support Manager, Information Technology Services. (2000)

Elizabeth Oberman
System Analyst, Information Technology Services (2002)
AA, Indian Hills Community College; BA, Iowa Wesleyan College.

Chuck Parks
Technical Support Specialist, Information Technology Services. (1980)

Melissa Passe
Clinical Director, Communications Disorders (1992)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Jed J. Paulsen
Conditioning Coordinator/Assistant to Athletics Administration

Gwen Perrachione
Academic Computing Specialist, Information Technology Services (1980)
BS, MACC, Northeast Missouri State University.

Steven Petersen
Assistant to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2012)
BA, University of Northern Iowa; MBA, Touro College.

Rebecca Pike
Manager of the Foundation Scholarship Program, Advancement Office (2004)
BA, College of William and Mary; MA, Murray State University.

Kathleen Powell
Executive Secretary to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. (2000)

Julia Price
Admissions Counselor, Admissions Office
AA, St. Charles Community College; BS, Truman State University.

Tammy Ratliff
Specialized Improvement Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2014)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri; EdS, William Woods.

Brittany Rhodes
International Student Advisor (2014)
BA, Oral Roberts University; MA, Western Illinois University.

Colton Richardson
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2013)
BS, Truman State University.

Diane Richmond
Director-Learning Technologies, Information Technology Services (1995)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University; MAE, Truman State University.

Carrie Riley
Campus Visit Coordinator (2014)
BS, Avila University; MA, University of Missouri.

Tammy Roberts
Director of Administrative Computing, Information Technology Services (1987)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Alison Robinson
Admissions Counselor, Admissions
BS, Culver-Stockton College; MA, William Woods.

Deanna Rood
Web Writer/Editor, Public Relations, Advancement Office (1998)
BJ, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Aaron Rooks
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2009)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Dana Safley
Admission Database Supervisor, Admission Office. (1985)

Karl Schneider
Director of Physical Plant (1998)
BS, University of Minnesota; BS, University of Southern California; MS, University of Illinois.

Darin Schnetzler
Library Technology Specialist. (1997)

Mark Schultz
University Architect/Project Manager (2007)
BED, University of Kansas.

Catherine Sherrow
Office Manager, Printing Services. (2014)

Lori Shook
Design Project Manager (2007)
BA, Truman State University; MA, Texas Tech University.

Miranda Shwadlenak
Residence Hall Director, Residence Life
BA, Truman State University.

Stacy Simmons
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2012)
BA, Columbia College; MAEd, Stephens College.

Shelby Sims
Program Advisor for Service and Leadership (2013)
BA, Truman State University.

Denise Smith
Director of Alumni Relations/Special Gifts Officer, Advancement Office (2000)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Barbara Smith-Mandell
Director/Editor-in-Chief, Truman State University Press (2004)
BA, West Virginia Wesleyan College.

Erika Sterup
Assistant Director of Upward Bound (2013)
BA, BS, MA, Truman State University.

Alyssa Surgerner
BS, Truman State University.

Megan Swingle
Residence Hall Director (2013)
BS, Missouri Baptist University.

Robert Techau
Systems Trades Supervisor, Physical Plant. (2006)

Heidi Crist Templeton
Director of Public Relations (1991)
BA, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Susan Thomas
Instructional Designer II, Information Technology Services (2010)

Sheila Thurman
Professional Learning Communities School Resource Specialist, Regional Professional Development Center (2001)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MS, University of Missouri.

Lauren Titterington
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2011)
BS, Truman State University.

Kimberly Titus
Assistant Registrar (1990)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Teri Tucker
Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Center (2009)
BSN, Truman State University; WHNP, Southwest Medical University of Texas (Dallas).

Stacy Tucker-Potter
Manager of the Annual Fund, Advancement Office (2008)
BA, University of Central Missouri; MA, Truman State University.

Winston Vanderhoof
Senior Graphic Designer, Publications (1984)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Jonathan Vieker
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence
BA, Truman State University; MM, The University of New Mexico.

Joetta Walter
Special Education Compliance Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2005)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University; EdD Saint Louis University.

Mary Ward
Regional Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2013)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Megan Wargo-Kearney
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Assistant to Athletics Adminitration (2009)
BA, Gettysburg College; MA, Truman State University.

Vicky Wehner
Coordinator of Disability Services, Registered Nurse, Student Health Center (1998)
BS, Ohio State University; BSN, Truman State University. 

Mark Weidner
Head Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (1991)
BA, State University of New York; MA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Jessica Welker
Admission Counselor for Transfer Programs
MS, Arkansas Tech University; BS, Truman State University.

Teresa J. Wheeler
Manager of Publications; Senior Graphic Designer (1984)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University.

Kevin White
Assistant to the Athletic Director (1996)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Norman White
Chief Engineer, Communication Department. (2008)

Robin White
Assistant Director of Financial Aid (1997)
BA, Truman State University.

Chad Whittom
Assistant Director of Public Safety.

Jaronda Williams
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2013)
BA, Truman State University.

Tracy Williams
Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services (1991)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Cynthia Woods
Research Specialist, Advancement Office (1988)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Brandi Wriedt
Career Coordinator, Career Center (2008)
BS, University of Missouri; MBA, University of Phoenix.