Employee Appreciation Day

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Stop by and grab a free cup of coffee or tea and a breakfast snack between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. at the one of the following locations:

  • Hedgcock - Melted foyer
  • PEIF - Lobby outside Rec Sports

Coffee and a snack will also be available between 2:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. for those who cannot drop by in the morning:

  • HR Training Room, Cohodas 109
  • Jacobetti Lobby

Enter for raffle prizes in each location. Everyone who stops by will also get a token of appreciation.

Faculty and Staff Celebration

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Join us in honoring NMU employees who have achieved a years of service milestone, congratulate recent retirees, and celebrate the Excellence in Service, Distinguished Team and Innovation award recipients. The program starts at 3:00 p.m. in the Northern Center Ballrooms and a reception with hors d'oeuvres will immediately follow. All employees are invited to attend this event at no cost.

Congratulations 2025 Recipients

2025 Excellence in Service Award Winners photo

2025 Excellence in Service Award Winners

As pictured:

Dave Bohrer - Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

Cara Kamps - Executive Administrative Assistant, Center for Student Enrichment

Ken Love - Deputy Chief & Cleary Officer, NMU Police Department

Carley Leanes - Program Coordinator-FROST/FARL, Sociology/Anthropology

     with President Brock Tessman

Lucas Abromowitz - Senior Associate Director-Transfer Recruitment Management, Admissions

Andrea Hammond - Facility Maintenance Tech, Plant Operations

Paula Ritari - Executive Administrative Assistant, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Cam Hadley - Graphic Designer & Print Manager, University Marketing & Communications

Innovation Award Winner Ryan Bond photo

2025 Innovation Individual Award Winner

Ryan Bond - Senior Success Advisor, Student Affairs

Innovation Award Winner Dan O'Neill photo

2025 Innovation Individual Award Winner

Dan O'Neill, Housing Maintenance Tech, Plant Operations

2025 Innovation Individual Award Winner

Forrest Toegel, Assistant Professor, Psychological Science

Innovation Team Award photo

2025 Innovation Team Award Winner

Global U.P. Teacher Education Abroad:

As pictured:

  Lila Isleib, Director of International Programs-Study Abroad, International Programs

  Laura Kennedy, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

  Tesse Sayen, Director-Research Development & Sponsored Programs, College of Graduate Studies & Research

  Kristen White, Assistant Professor, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

 

Not pictured:

  Bethney Bergh, Professor, School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Distinguished Team Award Winner photo - Alumni Fridays

2025 Distinguished Team Award Winners

Alumni Friday Initiative

Kelsey Lynch, Coordinator-Alumni Relations, Alumni Relations

Denise Elizondo, Business Development Manager, NMU Foundation

Distinguished Team Award Winner photo - Financial Aid

2025 Distinguished Team Award Winners

Financial Aid Office - FAFSA Navigation:

As pictured:

  Abbey Hauswirth, Senior Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

  Tammy Green, Senior Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

  Krystal Koskey, Principal Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid

     with President Brock Tessman

  Heather Gustafson, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

  Sadah Scheidt, Principal Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid

 

Not pictured:

  Lara Clifton-Rice, Associate Director-Financial Aid/Operations Management, Financial Aid

  Eyricka Cryderman, Senior Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

  Jeffery Gagnon, Assistant Director-Financial Aid, Financial Aid

  Taryn Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor, Financial Aid

  Christine Larson, Senior Programmer/Analyst, Business Intelligence & Information Services

  Kimberlee Kainulainen, Senior Financial Aid Technician, Financial Aid

  Lisa McBride, Senior Administrative Assistant, Financial Aid

  Michael Rotundo, Senior Advisor for Financial Aid, Financial Aid

Distinguished Team Award Winner photo - My Way North

2025 Distinguished Team Award Winners

My Way North:

As pictured:

  Cara Kamps, Executive Administrative Assistant, Center for Student Enrichment

  Bill Richards, Lead Project and Implementation Manager, Finance & Planning

  Erik Maillard, Associate Director-CSE/Director-SLFP/Coordinator-Family Engagement, Center for Student Enrichment

  Emilia Nelson, Executive Administrative Assistant, Orientation

  Jessica Corkin, Wellbeing Promotions Coordinator, People, Culture & Wellbeing  

  Harrison Bouche, Software Engineer I, Business Intelligence & Information Services

  Amanda Gustafson, Sr Social Media Coordinator, University Marketing & Communications

  Rachel Harris, Executive Director-Center for Student Enrichment, Center for Student Enrichment  

  Ashley Shaffer, Associate Director-Residence Life, Housing & Residence Life

     with President Brock Tessman

  Diane Reminder, Resident Director, Housing & Residence Life

  Ryan Dickinson, Junior Software Engineer, Business Intelligence & Information Services

  Jordon Brown, Graduate Administrative Assistant, Housing & Residence Life

  Grant Langdon, Assistant Director-Career Services, Career Services

  Caroline Davis, Coord-Residence Life, Housing & Residence Life

  Jeff Korpi, Associate Vice President-Northern Student Experience, Northern Student Experience

 

Not pictured:

  Mary Brundage, Executive Director/Dean of Students, Dean of Students

  Christopher Danik, Director-Software Development/Mobile Apps, Business Intelligence & Information Services

  Adam Fancher, Assistant Director-Rec Programs & Experiences, Campus Recreation

  Emily Forbush, Student, Superior Edge

  Bailey Gomes, Graduate Administrative Assistant, Center for Student Enrichment

  Kate Hooper, Senior Associate Director of Admissions-Prospective Student Visit Experience, Admissions

  Katie Korpi, Director-Career Services, Career Services

  Addi Pavlo, Student, Superior Edge

  Susan Robison, Senior Success Advisor, Student Success

  Nicole Shoup, Director-New Student Orientation & Student Belonging Initiatives, Orientation

  Landon Strzelewicz, Dispatcher, NMU Police Department

Distinguished Team Award Winner photo - Superior Showdown

2025 Distinguished Team Award Winners

Superior Showdown NMU vs. MSU Basketball

As pictured:

  Robin Burke, Associate Director, Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

  Dana Rudden, Event Operations Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

  Zachary Nicholas, Director of Sports Information, Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

  David Wiegand, Supervisor-Building Services, Plant Operations

  Mike Kirkwood, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

     with President Brock Tessman

  Kevin Price, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Rick Comley, Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

  Andrew Buckmaster, Mechanic II, Plant Operations

  Brandon Sager, Associate Director-Facilities/Building Services/Sustainability, Engineering & Planning

 

Not pictured:

 Jon Aho, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Carl Anderson, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Patrick Bawden, Preventive Maintenance Tech, Plant Operations

  Robert Bell, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Amy Carlson, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Thomas Dagenais, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Todd Durand, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Gregory Ely, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Ryan Goulet, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Andrea Hammond, Facilities Maintenance Attendant, Plant Operations

  Jesse Hanford, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Kyle Hawn, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Eric Hinchen, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Ian Hogan, Supervisor-Building Services, Plant Operations

  Lisa Inch, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Cheryl Jacobsen, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Daryl Johnson, Mechanic II, Plant Operations

  Bonnie Kennedy, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Patrice Keskey, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Michael Lakenen, Producer/Director, Broadcast & AV Services

  Jason Lemire, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Jonathan Manderfield, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Tara McLean, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  James Murray, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Liam O'Day, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

 Stephanie Penhale, Director-Network Infrastructure Center, Network Infrastructure Center

  Paul Peppin, Senior Electrician II, Plant Operations

  Angel Pohlmam, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Glenda Ross, Facilities Maintenance Attendant, Plant Operations

  Dale Schmidt, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Theresa Smith, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Lacey Tasson, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Steven Terres, Senior Electrician II, Plant Operations

  Joseph VanLinden, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Andrew Wiertella, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Lana Wilson, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

  Angela Yelle, Buildings & Grounds Attendant, Plant Operations

Lucas Abromowitz - Admissions

David Bohrer - Plant Operations

Cameron Hadley - University Marketing & Communications

Andrea Hammond - Plant Operations

Cara Kamps - Center for Student Enrichment

Carley Leanes - Sociology/Anthropology

Kenneth Love - NMU Police Department

Paula Ritari - School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Individual Award:

Ryan Bond - Student Affairs

Daniel O'Neill - Plant Operations

Forrest Toegel - Psychological Science

 

Team Award: Global U.P. Teacher Education Abroad:

Bethney Bergh - School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Lila Isleib - International Programs

Laura Kennedy - School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Tesse Sayen - College of Graduate Studies & Research

Kristen White - School of Education, Leadership and Public Service

Alumni Friday Initiative:

Kelsey Lynch - Alumni Relations

Denise Elizondo - NMU Foundation

 

Financial Aid Office - FAFSA Navigation

Lara Clifton-Rice - Financial Aid

Eyricka Cryderman - Financial Aid

Jeffery Gagnon - Financial Aid

Tammy Green - Financial Aid

Heather Gustafson - Financial Aid

Abbey Hauswirth - Financial Aid

Taryn Johnson - Financial Aid

Christine Larson - Business Intelligence & Information Services

Kimberlee Kainulainen - Financial Aid

Krystal Koskey - Financial Aid

Lisa McBride - Financial Aid

Michael Rotundo - Financial Aid

Sadah Scheidt - Financial Aid

 

My Way North

Jordon Brown - Housing & Residence Life

Harrison Bouche - Business Intelligence & Information Services

Mary Brundage - Dean of Students

Jessica Corkin - People, Culture & Wellbeing

Christopher Danik - Business Intelligence & Information Services

Caroline Davis - Housing & Residence Life

Ryan Dickinson - Business Intelligence & Information Services

Adam Fancher - Campus Recreation

Emily Forbush - Superior Edge Student

Bailey Gomes - Center for Student Enrichment Student

Amanda Gustafson - University Marketing & Communications

Rachel Harris - Center for Student Enrichment

Kate Hooper - Admissions

Cara Kamps - Center for Student Enrichment

Jeff Korpi - Northern Student Experience

Katherine Korpi - Career Services

Grant Langdon - Career Services

Erik Maillard - Center for Student Enrichment

Emilia Nelson - Orientation

Addi Pavlo - Superior Edge Student

Diane Reminder - Housing & Residence Life

William Richards - Finance & Planning

Susan Robison - Student Success

Ashley Shaffer - Housing & Residence Life

Nicole Shoup - Orientation

Landon Strzelewicz - NMU Police Department

 

Superior Showdown NMU vs. MSU

Jon Aho - Plant Operations

Carl Anderson - Plant Operations

Patrick Bawden - Plant Operations

Robert Bell - Plant Operations

Andrew Buckmaster - Plant Operations

Robin Burke - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Amy Carlson - Plant Operations

Rick Comley - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Thomas Dagenais - Plant Operations

Todd Durand - Plant Operations

Gregory Ely - Plant Operations

Ryan Goulet - Plant Operations

Andrea Hammond - Plant Operations

Jesse Hanford - Plant Operations

Kyle Hawn - Plant Operations

Eric Hinchen - Plant Operations

Ian Hogan - Plant Operations

Lisa Inch - Plant Operations

Cheryl Jacobsen - Plant Operations

Daryl Johnson - Plant Operations

Bonnie Kennedy - Plant Operations

Patrice Keskey - Plant Operations

Mike Kirkwood - Plant Operations

Michael Lakenen - Broadcast & AV Services

Jason Lemire - Plant Operations

Jonathan Manderfield - Plant Operations

Tara McLean - Plant Operations

James Murray - Plant Operations

Zachary Nicholas - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Liam O'Day - Plant Operations

Stephanie Penhale - Network Infrastructure Center

Paul Pepin - Plant Operations

Kevin Price - Plant Operations

Glenda Ross - Plant Operations

Dana Rudden - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Brandon Sager - Engineering & Planning

Dale Schmidt - Plant Operations

Theresa Smith - Plant Operations

Lacey Tasson - Plant Operations

Steven Terres - Plant Operations

Joseph VanLinden - Plant Operations

David Wiegand - Plant Operations

Andrew Wiertella - Plant Operations

Lana Wilson - Plant Operations

Angela Yelle - Plant Operations

10 Years of Service

Lisa M. Ackland - Charter Schools

Jonathan P. Bauers -Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Paul E. Byrnes - W.L. Cisler College of Business

Tim Cleary - School of Art & Design

Erin E. Colwitz - Music

Lynn M. Domina - English

Loganne L. Glendening - College of Technological & Occupational Sciences

John A. Gregorich - Plant Operations

Jesse L. Hanford - Plant Operations

Christina J. Hartline - Counseling & Consultation Services

Lindsay L. Haukkala - College of Graduate Studies & Research

LaMart Hightower - Social Work

Renee N. Jewett - Seaborg Center

Karl E. Johnson - Social Work

Patricia A. Killelea - English

Kristen L. King - Student Success

Christopher J. Kirkpatrick - Health Center

Emily M. Lanctot - School of Art & Design

James W. Marquardson - W.L. Cisler College of Business

Sarah L. Mittlefehldt - Earth, Environmental, & Geological Sciences

Steven D. Moody - Dining Services

Monica M. Robinson - English

Daniel R. Rowe - Mathematics & Computer Science

Renee M. Sheen - Human Resources

Linda A. Sirois - Student Support Services

James M. Sullivan - Auxiliary Services

Janelle N. Taylor - College of Graduate Studies & Research

Casey L. Torreano - Network Operations Center

Matthew J. Van Grinsven - Earth, Environmental, & Geological Sciences

Steven P. VandenAvond - Extended Learning & Community Engagement

David J. Wiegand - Plant Operations

Matthew C. Williams - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Anna E. Zimmer - Languages, Literature & International Studies

 

15 Years of Service

Maria G. Arenillas - Languages, Literature & International Studies

Antony G. Aumann - Philosophy

Robert J. Belton - Biology

Michael D. Crum - W.L. Cisler College of Business

Amber M. Emanuelson - Admissions

Hugo A. Eyzaguirre - Economics

Laura J. Glover - Office of the President

Lee M. Gould - Safety Department

Luke J. Guindon - Technology Support Services

Jon L. Kovar - NMU Police Department

Grant A. Langdon - Career Services

Daniel P. O'Neill - Plant Operations

Maia B. Ogea - Health Center

Michael S. Osier - Auxiliary Services

Laurel J. Perrault - Admissions

Dawn L. Peterson - Purchasing

Heidi A. Voigt - Intercollegiate Athletics & Rec Sports

Susy S. Ziegler - Earth, Environmental, & Geological Sciences

 

20 Years of Service

Heidi K. Carter - Dining Services

Ross A. Christensen - College of Technological & Occupational Sciences

Lara Clisch - Political Science

Thomas A. Dagenais - Plant Operations

Keith C. Ellis - School of Art & Design

Kenneth C. Holder - School of Education, Leadership & Public Services

Jennifer A. Howard - English

Hsin-Ling Hsieh - Economics

Christopher T. Kirk - School of Health & Human Performance

Gabriel S. Logan - History

Jason M. McClure - Plant Operations

Kristi M. McClure - Engineering Technology

Glenda J. Ross - Plant Operations

Gary M. Stark - W.L. Cisler College of Business

William L. Tireman - Physics

Jesse L. Wernholm - NMU Police Department

 

25 Years of Service

Austin Hummell - English

James A. Juopperi - Network Operations Center

Janet L. Koski - Equal Opportunity

Nelly Kupper - Languages, Literature & International Studies

Michael W. Lakenen - Broadcast & AV Services

Patrick J. Lakenen - Broadcast & AV Services

Brian A. Larson - Business Intelligence & Information Services

Jill B. Leonard - Biology

Angela R. Maki - Registrar

Amy S. Orf - Languages, Literature & International Studies

James G. Rector - Dining Services

Michael R. Rotundo - Financial Aid

Mary T. Tallio  - Student Service Center

Nicole S. Walton - Broadcast & AV Services

Ruth A. Watry - Political Science

Terri L. Williams - Office of the President

Jeffrey L. Wommer - Network Operations Center

 

30 Years of Service

Kristi J. Adair - Nursing

John G. Bruggink - Biology

Donald J. Marquardt - Chemistry

Michael D. Rudisill - Engineering Technology

 

35 Years of Service

Julane L. Cappo - Human Resources

Chet R. DeFonso - History

Pamela A. Johnson - Financial Services

Julie A. Rochester - School of Health & Human Performance

Michael F. Strahan -  LIS - Library

 

40 Years of Service

Kathryn A. Dawe - Registrar

Tracy J R VanAbel - Housing & Residence Life

 

45 Years of Service

Grace E. Albert - Psychological Science

Mark C. Burns - Plant Operations

Stacy L. Busch - Campus Recreation

Neil Cumberlidge - Biology

Lisa S. Flood - Nursing

James G. Gadzinski - Academic & Career Advisement Center

Robert S. Gravedoni - Plant Operations

James N. Groesch - Purchasing

Micheline G. Just - LIS - Library

Michael A. Nelson - NMU Foundation

Sean D. Penglase - Physics

Jeffrey T. Stampee - NMUU Police Department

Robyn L. Stille - Alumni Relations

Leslie A. Winterbottom - Dining Services

Donn M. Wolf - Network Operations Center

Renxin Yang - Sociology/Anthropology

Andrew K. Zerbel - Risk & Insurance

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John Hambleton

Congratulations to friend and former coworker Michael Strahan on 35 years of service. I always enjoyed working with you. All the best, John H.

John Hambleton

Congratulations on your retirement, Donn Wolf! Thanks for all the help you've given me over the years. It was a pleasure working with you.

Christy Hartline

Congratulations on your 10 years of Service, Christy!
-Lynne

Human Resources

Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients and those who received milestone achievements! Thank you for all that you do!