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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.

Vanessa Alexander 
Admission Counselor (2016)
BA, Truman State University.

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

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

Tim Baker
Assistant Director of Physical Plant (2007)

Jamie Ball
Institutional Compliance Officer (2015)
BA, Oglethorpe University; MA, Radford University; J.D. Southwestern University of School of Law.

Ryan Ball
Digital Media Specialist, Public Relations (2016)
BA, Radford University; MA, Radford University.

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.

Katherine Barthel
Admissions Counselor, Admissions (2015)
BA, Truman State University.

Laura Bates
Director of the Student Union and Campus Activities (2006)
BS, Meredith College; MA, Appalachian State University.

Michael Bazemore
Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Operations, Athletics (2016)
BA, Michigan State University; MS, Montana 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.

Dillon E. Bittiker
Regional Admission Counselor-Chicago/Northern Illinois (2015)
BS, 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.

Michelle Blakely
Director of Disability Services (2014)
BA, University of South Alabama; MEd and PhD, Auburn 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
Coordinator for Residence Life - Student Life and Development (2012)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Michael Bunchman
Staff Accompanist Department of Music (2015)
BA, University of Colorado-Boulder; MA, Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University; PhD, University of Texas-Austin.

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

Chris Buerke
Regional Admission Coordinator, St. Louis (2015)
BS, Truman State University; MA, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Missouri.

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

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.

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

Traci Chrisman
Registered Nurse, Student Health Center (2016)
BSN, Northeast Missouri State University.

Eva Clark
Regional Admission Counselor-Chicago/Northern Illinois (2017)
BA, Truman State University.

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

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

Melanee Crist
Director of the Center for International Students, International Student Affairs Office (1987)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Michael Cummings
Interim Assistant Director, Center for International Students (2015)
BA, Augustina College.

Sandy Daniels
Positive Behavior Support Consultant, RPDC (2016)
BS, Truman State University; MA, William Woods 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.

Janes Merlin Dreamweaver
Fitness-Wellness Director, Recreation Center (2015)
BS, Truman State University; Ed.M. Washington State University.

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

Breanne Durovic
Residence Hall Director, Residence Life (2016)
BS, Truman State 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.

Gabriel Evans
Systems Analyst/Developer I, ITS (2016)
BA, University of Iowa.

Gary Fagan
Press Operator, Printing Services.
Police Academy

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

Shari Fieser
Admission Counselor (2016)
BA, Truman State University.

Ted Frushour
Transfer Programs Coordinator, 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.

Michael Garzanelli
Payroll Manager (2016)
MA, Aurora University.

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

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, Admission Office (2000)
BA, Truman State University.

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

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

Brittany A. Harden
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2016)
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MA, University of Central Missouri.

Meaghan Hartman
Residence Hall Director, Dobson Hall (2016)
MA, University of Northern Colorado.

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.

Erin Higgins
Assistant Volleyball Coach/Assistant to Athletics Administration (2017)
BA, St. Ambrose University.

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.

Sara Holzmeier
Director of Public Safety (2015)
BS, Buena Vista University.

Jeremy Hopkins
Coordinator of Testing (2015)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

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.

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.

Jason A. Killday
Assistant Football Coach/Offensive Coordinator/Assistant to Athletics Administration (2016)
BSE, Illinois College.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Magruder
Assistant Director of Admission-External Relations, Admission Office (2007)
BA, Truman State University; MS, Purdue University.

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

John W. Manning
Intramural Recreational Sports Director, Student Recreation Center (2015)
BS, Saint Joseph College; MS, Northern Illinois University.

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

Jennifer Marcus
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2016)
BA, Hanover College; MA, Truman State University; MFA, Lindenwood University.

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.

Zachary Matson
Residence Hall Director (2017)

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

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)

Adam McMichael
Program Advisor for Campus Activities, Center for Student Involvement (2016)
BFA, Truman State University.

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

Jennifer McNabb
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2016)
BA, MA, University of Central Oklahoma.

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.

Ryan Miller
Program and Evaluation Coordinator, McNair Program (2017)
BA, Truman State University.

Tim Mills
Information Technology Service Center Manager, ITS (1998)
AS, Community College of the Air Force.

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
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2006)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

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

William Nelsen
Coordinator of Student Life and Development Residence Life (2013)
BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, Northern Illinois University.

Amy Nunan
Technical Support Manager, Information Technology Services (2000)
AA, Indian Hills Community College.

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

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

Damon Pee
Program Advisor for Organizational Engagement and Leadership (2016)
BA, MAE, The University of Akron.

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.

Dylan Phillips
Annual Fund Officer, Advancement (2016)
BS, Truman State University; MA, University of Missouri.

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

Julia Price
Admission Counselor - Transfer Programs (2014)
BS, Truman State University.

Alaina Porter
Residence Hall Director (2016)
BA, Truman State University.

Janet Pultz
McNair Program Coordinator (2009)
BA, St. Olaf College; MA, 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.

Alexandria M. Reel
Director of Development, Planned Giving (2017)
BA, Benedictine College.

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

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

Brittney Robinson
International Admission Coordinator (2017)
BA, MA, University of Memphis.

Patricia A. Rogers
Registered Nurse, Student Health Center (2017)
BSN, Truman State University.

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.

Katie Russell
Admission Counselor (2017)
BA, 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
Manager of Printing Services. (2014)

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

Amanda Shreves
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2015)
BA, Truman State University.

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

James D. Smiser
Director of Office of Citizenship and Community Standards (2016)
BS, Truman State University; JD, University of Missouri School of Law.

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

Kerrin Smith
Academic Success Mentor in Data Science (2016)
BA, Hood College; MS, West Virginia 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.

Matt Stocks
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2016)
BA, MS, Evangel 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.

Anastasia Tiedemann
Small Business and Technology Development Center Business Counselor (2015)
BA, University of Pittsburgh.

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.

Bradley Turnbull
Program Coordinator, Multicultural Affairs (2016)
BA, Truman State University; MS, University of Kansas.

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.

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

Cooper Weidenthaler
Coordinator of Media Relations and Event Management, Athletics (2016)
BA, Upper Iowa University, MEd, Millersville 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.

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

Justin Wilson
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2015)
BS, Florida Southern College; MS, Western Illinois 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.

Jared Young
Coordinator of Summer Academies & Institutes and Director of the Planetarium (2016)
BA, MA, Truman State University.