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Faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon 

Faculty and staff members from across the university were honored at the annual Employee Anniversary Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 28. 

The following were honored for their years of service:  

45 years 

Robin Brunette, administrative assistant II in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures 

Dr. Joseph Gaffney, clinical professor of surgical and diagnostic dental sciences and endodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Linda Hayne, acquisition order specialist in the Marquette University Law School Library 

40 years 

Dr. Daniel Blinka, professor at Marquette University Law School 

Alice Gormley, electronic resource cataloging librarian in Raynor Library 

Jill Rivest, patient/student financial assistant in the School of Dentistry 

Saundra Sanders, accounts payable associate in the Office of the Comptroller 

Linda Santiago, academic records specialist in the Office of the Registrar 

35 years 

Shirley Haig, assistant registrar in the Office of the Registrar 

Dr. Javier Ibanez-Noe, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Tom Marek, assistant director for financial aid in the Graduate School 

Stephanie Nikolay, director of admissions and recruitment at Marquette University Law School 

Dr. Kristina Ropella, Opus Dean of the Opus College of Engineering

Franz Schaller, public safety officer in the Marquette University Police Department 

Peggy Sullivan, administrative assistant II of military science-Army ROTC 

30 years 

Dr. Lowell Barrington, professor of political science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Darek Ciemniewski, writing specialist at Marquette University Law School 

Dr. William Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences 

Esper Davis, mail carrier in the Office of Mail Services 

Scott Idleman, professor at Marquette University Law School  

Maureen Kondrick, office associate and MU Press manager in the University Press 

Kathleen Kugi-Tom, senior project manager in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Joe Lee, database administrator – Oracle e-business in the Office of Information Technology Services 

LaFonda Miller, central sterilization shift supervisor in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Richard Povinelli, professor of electrical and computer engineering in the Opus College of Engineering 

Carrie Pruhs, director of academic business affairs in the Graduate School 

Tina Puglisi-Creegan, clinical associate professor of speech pathology and audiology in the College of Health Sciences 

Dr. Michael Schlappi, professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. James South, professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Inda Ugrina, database management technician in Raynor Library 

Toni Uhrich, clinical assistant professor of physical therapy and director of the Human Performance Assessment Core in the College of Health Sciences 

Dr. Daniel Zitomer, professor of civil, construction and environmental engineering and civil engineering chair in the Opus College of Engineering 

25 years 

Dr. Laura Abing, senior communication specialist in the Office of University Advancement 

Dr. Stacy Barnes, director – WGEC and professor of practice in the College of Nursing 

Sean Berthold, associate director of residence life and housing operations 

Mary Czech-Mrochinski, senior director for public affairs in the Offic of University Relations 

Deanna Davis, Marquette Central manager 

Sally Doyle, assistant provost for budget and division operations in the Office of the Provost 

Natalie Furness, undergraduate application data processor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions 

Michael Groen, assistant director of international admissions in the Office of International Education 

Stephen Hudson-Mairet, professor and chair of digital media and performing arts in the Diederich College of Communication 

Alison Julien, professor of legal writing at Marquette University Law School 

Lamar Kirk, police officer in the Marquette University Police Department 

Dr. John Kittleson, adjunct associate professor of developmental dental sciences and orthodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Brigid Lagerman, director of academic advising in the Opus College of Engineering 

Michael O’Hear, professor at the Marquette University Law School 

Dr. F. Kris Olsen, adjunct assistant professor of surgical and diagnostic dental services and endodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. D. Spencer Pope, adjunct associate professor of developmental dental sciences and orthodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Robert Scheidt, professor and Raynor Chair of Biomedical Engineering in the Marquette-Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering 

Dr. Brian Schmit, professor of biomedical engineering in the Marquette-Medical College of Wisconsin Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering 

Lynne Shumow, curator for academic engagement in the Haggerty Museum of Art 

Danny Smith, manager of IT project management in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Elaine Steiner, serials cataloging and bindery technician in Raynor Library 

John Su, vice provost for academic affairs and student success 

Keith Tobias, senior maintenance mechanic in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Dr. Leigh Vandenkieboom, associate dean and professor in the College of Education 

Keli Wollmer, executive director of the Medical Clinic 

Sa Yang, grant accounting manager in the Office of the Comptroller 

20 years 

Rosemary Bass, government documents and serials specialist 

Lori Bower, telecom analyst in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Kate Braasch, chief of presidential affairs in the Office of the President 

Dr. Dennis Brylow, chair and professor of computer science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Robert Christenson, network engineer in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Dr. Lisa Edwards, professor of counselor education and counseling psychology in the College of Education 

Kristina Fields, administrative assistant II of speech pathology and audiology/CPMG groups 

Marissa Fleck, communications officer for the Marquette University Police Department 

Adam Garsha, director of infrastructure in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Sean Gissal, chief investment officer in the Office of Treasury Services 

Steve Goodman, director of technology in the Department of Computer Sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Chad Gorectke, network engineer lead in the Office of Information Technology Services  

Laura Hagan, administrative assistant III in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Daniel Herro, head designer and preparator at the Haggerty Museum of Art 

Dr. Norah Johnson, professor in the College of Nursing 

Denice Juckem, financial services assistant in the Office of the Registrar 

Anne Kearney, clinical professor and director of clinical education at Marquette University Law School 

Dr. David Liu, professor of developmental dental sciences and orthodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Praveen Madiraju, professor of computer science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Laura Matthew, associate professor of history in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Scott Moeller, maintenance coordinator of mail and trucking services in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Jen Obermeier, team teacher in the Child Care Center 

Chad Oldfather, professor at Marquette University Law School 

Cheri Olp, business and operations manager in the Institute for the Transformation of Learning 

Dr. Julia Paulk, associate professor of Spanish in in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Robert Paxton, clinical professor and associate chair of phsyician assistant studies and director of didactic education in the College of Health Sciences 

Ruth Peterson, captain of police of the Marquette University Police Department 

Phillip Prochaska, maintenance mechanic in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Adam Scheblein, RCS enterprise Linux engineer in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Dr. Sheila Schindler-Ivens, associate professor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences 

Dr. Ruchi Shukla, laboratory coordinator of chemistry in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Rachelle Shurn, assistant engagement director in the Office of University Advancement 

Otis Stockstill, Unix system administrator in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Dr. Theresa Tobin, associate professor of philosophy in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Todd Wenslaff, manager of athletic buisness services in Intercollegiate Athletics 

Jeanne Zanoni, associate director of tutorial programs in the Academic Resource Center 

15 years 

Christine Aldred, director of internal audit in the Office of Finance 

Stephen Bailey, head coach of men’s golf 

Jeremiah Barrett, clinical professor of physician assistant studies in the College of Health Sciences 

Christopher Bartolone, associate director of facilities services in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Susan Bay, professor of legal writing at Marquette University Law School 

Dr. Carter Benson, adjunct assistant professor of general dental sciences and prosthodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Tracy Blair, peds course coordinator in the College of Nursing 

Dr. Terese Brecklin, adjunct assistant professor of educational policy and leadership in the College of Education 

Joy Brezovar, adjunct professor of exercise science in the College of Health Sciences 

Dr. Risa Brooks, professor of political sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Jonathon Deitrich, adjunct professor at Marquette University Law School 

Annette DeMeuse, police officer in the Marquette University Police Department 

Dr. Jane Dorweiler, research scientist in biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Brien Farley, senior communication specialist in the Office of University Advancement 

Dr. Tyler Farrell, teaching associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Steve Filmanowicz, director of editorial projects in the Office of Marketing and Communication 

Dr. Leah Flack, professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Kathryn Frederick, director of administration in the Jesuit Residence 

Tyler Gillen, teaching instructor of mathematical and statistical sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Lindsay Gonzalez, senior donor relations officer in the Office of University Advancement 

Dr. Jim Hoelzle, associate professor of psychology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Calley Hostad, assistant director of student engagement and outreach in the Diederich College of Communication 

Dr. Krassimira Hristova, professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Eric Kowalik, instructional designer in the Center for Teaching and Learning 

Rebecca Lorentz, adjunct instructor in the College of Education 

Dr. Khadijah Makky, clinical professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences 

Rose Meagher, adjunct professor of media writing in the Diederich College of Communication 

Chris Merker, instructor of practice of finance in the College of Business Administration 

Sarah Neller, adjunct instructor of physical therapy in the College of Health Sciences 

Nick Raddatz, manager of biomedical sciences collaboratory in the College of Health Sciences 

Stacy Rauen, director of prospect management and advancement services in the Office of University Advancement 

Scott Rex, instructor of practice of marketing in the College of Business Administration 

Dr. Toni Roucka, adjunct professor of developmental dental sciences in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Christine Schindler, clinical professor in the College of Nursing 

Mark Schumacher, fleet vehicle and equipment mechanic in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Katie Simet, director of academic services and student programs in Intercollegiate Athletics 

Marguerite Smith, sports performance coach in Intercollegiate Athletics 

Drew Stathus, academic technology specialist in the College of Business Administration 

Laiya Thomas, executive director of the Educational Opportunity Program 

Dr. Jennifer Vanderheyden, associate professor of languages, literatures and cultures in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Ger Vang, payroll associate in the Office of the Comptroller 

Dr. Robert Wheeler, professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Health Sciences 

Marc Whitney, adjunct instructor of strategic communication in the Diederich College of Communication 

Kenneth Zdroik, senior maintenance mechanic in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

10 years 

Karlyn Agnew, senior director of development for the College of Engineering in the Office of University Advancement 

Dr. Karen Andeen, associate professor of physics in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Billy Ball, police detective for the Marquette University Police Department 

Lindsay Barbeau, director of enrollment operations and admissions systems in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions 

Jessica Bergstrom, IRB manager in the Office of Research Compliance 

Dr. Mark Berlin, associate professor of political science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Melissa Bernier, dental coordinator in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Sissy Bouchard, senior philanthropic advisor in the Office of University Advancement 

Kate Bracciano, director of admissions visits and special programs in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions 

Dr. George Cashman, professor of finance and Robert Bernard Bell, Sr., Chair in Real Estate in the College of Business Administration 

Dr. Stephen Cole, associate professor of economics in the College of Business Administration 

Nadine Crivello, dental hygienist – Graduate Program Clinics in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Tara Daly, associate professor of languages, literatures and cultures in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Alicia Davis, clinical instructor in the College of Nursing 

Dave Delwiche, simulation operations specialist in the College of Nursing 

Dr. Thomas Durkin, research and grant coordinator in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Ay Bike Eke, clinical assistant professor of general dental sciences in the School of Dentistry 

Colleen Erdmann, physician assistant in the Marquette University Medical Clinic 

Ben Fischer, Marquette Central student services adviser 

Dr. Tony Gamble, associate professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Melissa Gibson, associate professor of educational policy and leadership in the College of Education 

Christopher Gluesing, senior director of planning and project delivery in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Dr. Arndt Guentsch, chair and professor of surgical and diagnostic dental services in the School of Dentistry 

Cara Hardin, Title IX deputy coordinator 

Quintin Harris, police officer in the Marquette University Police Deparment 

Dr. Carrianne Hayslett, associate dean for strategic innovation and academic program development in the Graduate School 

John Heckenkamp, telecommunications manager in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, clinical professor of surgical and diagnostic dental sciences and director of the predoctoral program in endodontics in the School of Dentistry 

Dr. Jenya Iuzzini-Seigel, associate professor of speech pathology and audiology in the College of Health Sciences 

Niharika Jain, teaching associate professor of computer science and director of the CIS program in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Conor Kelly, associate vice provost of faculty affairs in the Office of the Provost 

Jill Kuester, clinical associate professor in the College of Nursing 

Mark Levine, assistant director of financial aid counseling in the Office of Student Financial Aid 

Dr. Nil Lodh, associate professor of medical laboratory science in the College of Health Sciences 

Andrea Minkley, associate director for engineering and innovation leadership development in the Opus College of Engineering 

Brian Morgan, associate athletic director of marketing and ticketing in Intercollegiate Athletics 

Luke Morrison, assistant technical services coordinator in the Alumni Memorial Union 

Dr. Matt Neujahr, teaching associate professor of theology in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Laura Nigh, simulation education specialist in the College of Nursing 

Dr. Llanie Nobile, teaching associate professor of chemistry in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Jake Noparstak, teaching associate professor of mathematical and statistical sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Taylor Rose Pamperin, graduate student success and programming specialist in the College of Nursing 

Dr. Emily Patterson, chair and clinical assistant professor of speech pathology and audiology in the College of Health Sciences 

Dr. Stacia Peiffer, lab supervisor of biological sciences 

Dr. Debbie Perouli, associate professor of computer science in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Brian Plachinski, police officer in the Marquette University Police Department 

Lisa Ploszaj, senior director of employment and employee relations in Human Resources 

Dr. Bryan Rindfleisch, associate professor of history in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Jacob Riyeff, teaching associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Katie Ruetz, director of graduate school admission in the Graduate School

Mara Ruiz Saldana, dental assistant – general practice residency in the School of Dentistry 

Cathleen Schilling, systems analyst of financial aid in the Office of Student Financial Aid 

Melissa Schneider, counselor in the Counseling Center 

Dr. Stefan Schnitzer, professor of biological sciences in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Belinda Scott, dishwasher in the Jesuit Residence 

Dr. Nicolle Skoien, associate director of undergraduate advising in the Office of the Provost 

Arielle Smith, director of annual giving and advancement services in the Office of University Advancement 

Joel Smullen, senior project manager in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management 

Dr. Liza Strakhov, associate professor of English in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Madhuri Subbineti, application developer 2 in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Dr. Tim Tharp, associate professor of physics in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences 

Dr. Brian Till, professor of marketing in the College of Business Administration 

Dr. Kathryn Wagner, chair and associate professor of economics in the College of Business Administration 

Dr. Joseph Wall, associate professor and Donald F. Flynn and Beverly L. Flynn Chair of Accounting in the College of Business Administration 

Kevin Walsh, director of executive education and assistant professor of practice in the College of Business Administration 

Leslie Warczak, clinical instructor in the College of Nursing 

Mary Wieczorek, academic advisor in the Office of the Provost 

Josiah Williams, police sergeant of Marquette University Police Department 

Susan Wiltzius, benefits specialist in Human Resources 

Steve Wright, data engineer in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Rihong Xu, applications developer 2 in the Office of Information Technology Services 

Kurt Young Binter, senior projects manager in the Office of Facilities Planning and Management