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Staff


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

Nancy Asher
Registrar (1987)
BS, MACC, Northeast Missouri State University.

Taylor Athon
Admission Counselor (2019)
BA, Truman State University.

Tim Baker
Assistant Director of Physical Plant (2007).

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

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

Suzanne Barnes
Director of Development/Corporations, Advancement (2014)
BS, Truman State University; MPA, University of Missouri - Columbia.

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

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

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

Rick Blackstad
Press Operator, Printing Services.

Lindsay Boggess
Residence Hall Director (2019)
BA, Fort Lewis College.

Joel Brumfield
Career Services Coordinator, Career Center (2019)
BA, Truman State University.

Michael Burbee
Annual Fund Officer (2019)
BA, Truman State University.

Zachary Burden
Coordinator for Residence Life, Student Life and Development (2004)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Julie Burns
Assistant Director of Financial Aid (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
Curriculum Consultant-English Language Arts, Missouri Model Districts Consultant, Teacher Development System Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2007)
BS, Eastern Illinois University, MA, Western Illinois University.

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

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

Rowen Conry
Annual Fund Officer, Advancement (2019)
BA, MA, Truman 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, Augustana 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.

Eric Davis
Payroll Manager (2011)
BA, Buena Vista University; BS, Truman State University.

Emma Devens
Study Abroad Advisor (2019)
BA, DePaul University; MA, Concordia University-Irvine.

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

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

Stephanie Dunton
Residence Hall Director (2019)
BA, University of Maine.

Lori Elschlager
Insurance Specialist/Administrative Assistant, Student Health Center. (2015)

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
Director, Financial Aid (2006)
BS, Central Missouri State University; MBA, Webster University.

Shari Fieser
Assistant Director of Admission-Campus Visits and Events (2016)
BA, Truman State University.

Thomas Fitzler
Instructional Technologist (2020)
BA, Truman State University.

Donna Fude
Administrative Coordinator, Upward Bound (1986).
BSE, Truman State University.

Melissa Garzanelli
Human Resources Generalist (2013)
BA, Loyola University-Chicago.

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.

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

Sam Guth
Director of Physical Plant (2018)
BS, William Woods University.

Jessica Hall
Blind/Low Vision Specialist, RPDC (2017)
BS, MSE, Missouri State University.

Laurie Hall
Administrative Assistant, President’s Office (2019)
BS, Truman State University.

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

Jeanne Harding
Director of Institute for Academic Outreach and Graduate Education; Instructor in Education (2020)
BS, MAE, Truman State University.

Ka-La Harris
Residence Hall Director (2019)
BA, Illinois College.

Sarah Hass
Director of Upward Bound (2001)
BA, Wellesey College; M Ed, University of Missouri.

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

Andrew Herington
Human Resources Generalist (2017)
BS, Truman State University.

Brenda Higgins
Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellness (1988)
BSN, Truman State University; MSN, EdD University of Missouri-Columbia.

Traci Hill
Executive Assistant to the President (1983)
Two-Year Secretarial Program, Northeast Missouri State 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
Director of Stewardship, Advancement (2003)
BA, Truman State University.

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

Richard Howell
Videographer, Public Relations. (2019)

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

Philip Jorn
Career Counselor, University Career Center (2000)
BS, MA, Truman State University.

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

Shuan Klingsmith
Supervisor, Residence Facilities (1996).

Tyana Lange
Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing (2019)
BS, Rochester College; MS, Central Michigan University; PhD, Lawrence Technological University.

Kara Levery
Career Ready Coach, Career Center (2009)
BA, Truman State University.

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

Cory Linkous
Coordinator of Member Services and Staff Development, Student Recreation Center (2018)
BS, MS, Eastern Kentucky University.

Trisha Logan
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2017)
BA, California State University-San Marcos; MS, Southern New Hampshire University.

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

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

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

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.

Pauline Matteson
Missouri Career Pathway Consultant/Career Advisor, RPDC (2017)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, William Woods.

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

Kenny McKim
Manager, Mechanical & Building Services, Physical Plant. (2011)

Kris McKim
Grants and Compliance Specialist, Grants Office. (2008)
BA, MBA, William Woods University.

Adam McMichael
Assistant Director, Union and Involvement Services (2016)
BFA, Truman State University.

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

Joshua McSwain
Coordinator of Media Relations and Event Management, Athletics (2019)
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, University of Texas-Arlington.

Travis Miles
Director of Public Relations (2008)
BA, Truman State University.

Ryan Miller
Academic Advisor, STEP Office (2017)
BA, Truman State University.

Lauri A. Millot
Institutional Compliance Officer (2018)
BS, University of Wisconsin-White Water; JD, University of Toledo.

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

Shandra Morin
Financial Aid Counselor (2004)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University.

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

Stephanie Murphree
Director of Development, Planned Giving (2018)
BS, University of Central Missouri; MS, Missouri State University.

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

William Nelsen
Assistant Director of Residence Life (2013)
BS, Northern Illinois University; MS, Northern Illinois University.

Jennifer Nuhn
Assistant Director, Career Center (2017)
BA, Truman State 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.

Kelly O’Laughlin
District Continuous Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2019)
BS, MS Ed, Hannibal-LaGrange College.

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

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 University; EdD, Maryville University.

Madison Peterson
Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance & Operations (2018)
BS, MA, University of South Dakota.

Rebecca Pike
Director of Development, School of Development (2004)
BA, College of William and Mary; MA, Murray State University.

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

Lynn Proctor
Missouri Leadership Development Systems Specialist, RPDC (2017)
BS, ME, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Corie Pryor
Coordinator of Services, Advancement (2016)
BS, William Woods University.

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

Stephanie Raymond
Program and Evaluation Coordinator, McNair Program (2018)
BS, Southern Connecticut State University; MS, University of Oregon.

Joseph Recupero III
Admission Counselor (2019)
BA, Gettysburg College; MA, Columbia University.

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

Dana Rigby
Financial Aid Counselor (2014)
BS, Central Missouri State University.

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

Patricia A. Rogers
Registered Nurse, Student Health Center (2016)
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.

Deanna Rush
Admission Counselor (2019).

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

Alexandra Savala
Pre-Health Professions Academic Advisor (2019)
BS, Truman State University; MS, Lindenwood University.

Darin Schnetzler
Library Technology Specialist (1997).

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

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

Catherine Sherrow
Manager of Printing Services. (2014)

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

Ravi Shrestha
Web Developer I, ITS (2018)
BS, University of Louisiana-Monroe.

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

Naomi Sloan
Prospect Research Specialist, Advancement (2019)
BA, Calvin College; MA, Ball State University.

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

Julie Sneddon
Director, Office of Student Access and Disability Services (2018)
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MSW, University of Missouri-Columbia; MED, University of Missouri-St.Louis.

Jeri Speak
Operations Manager/Senior Women’s Administrator, Athletics (2008)
BS, William Woods University.

Nicole Stelter
International Student Advisor (2017)
BA, University of Illinois-Chicago; MS, Northern Illinois University.

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

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

Erin Storm
Counselor, University Counseling Services (2018)
BA, Hope College; MDiv, University of Chicago Divinity School; MA, University of Chicago.

Will Storm
Study Abroad Advisor (2018)
BA, University of Iowa; MDIV, University of Chicago.

Laura Thrasher
Purchasing Buyer (2020)

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

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

Eva Townley
Admission Counselor (2017)
BA, Truman State University.

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

Stacy Tucker-Potter
Director of Engagement, Advancement Office (2008)
BA, University of Central Missouri; MA, Truman State University.

Amanda Turnbull
Advising Specialist, McNair Program (2018)
BA, Truman State University; MME, University of Kansas.

Bradley Turnbull
Program Coordinator, Center for Diversity and Inclusion (2016)
BA, Truman State University; MS, University of Kansas.

Tim Urbonya
Director of Center for International Education (2018)
BA, University of Maryland; MA, Michigan State University.

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

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

Christina VanLaningham
Student Accounts Supervisor, Business Office (2018)
BS, Truman State University.

Eric Vaughn
Intramural Recreational Sports Director (2018)
BS, MS, Western Illinois University.

Jonathan Vieker
Retention Officer
BA, Truman State University; MM, The University of New Mexico.

Keaton Wagner
Coordinator of Marketing (2019)
BA, University of Utah.

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

Henry Warren
Admission Counselor (2019)
BS, Truman State University.

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

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

Kevin White
Assistant Athletics Director (1996)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Norman White
Chief Engineer, Communication Department. (2008)

Robin White
Associate 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.

Hayden Wilsey
Admission Counselor, Admission Office (2018)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Amanda Wiser
Coordinator of Alumni Relations (2020)
BA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Jingrong (Pearl) Xie
Instructional Technologist, ITS
BA, Sichuan International Studies University; MA, East China Normal University; MA, Rider University; PhD, University of Kansas.

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