Service Recognition 2026

Service Recognition 2026

Wichita State honoring employees who reached their milestone service between the dates of September 2, 2025 and September 1, 2026 hosted by the University on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 and Wednes, October 28th, 2026 at Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center.

 

2026 Honorees

Service Recognition Program Guidelines are used to determine years of service and employee recognition.

5 - 20 Years of Service

Wichita State employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service to the State of Kansas were honored by the University on the afternoon of Tuesday, October 27th, 2025 at Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center.

 

5 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Rachel Amerson Counseling Services Division of Student Affairs

Student Affairs (College)

Kyla Ammerman Landscape & Ground Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Margaret Anderson Industry & Defense Rsch Pre Award Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Luke Arrasmith ITS Server Infrastructure Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Darlene Bailey Undergraduate Admissions Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Aaron Behrns NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Daryl Belnap NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Autumn Bennett Undergraduate Admissions Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Lane Berger Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Ryan Bevan NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Matthew Bogner Public Health Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Jory Boyd Office of Purchasing Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Financial Operations
Raegan Brown Industry & Defense Human Resources Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Trang Bui Office of Financial Aid Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Jeremy Calvert NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Celia Calvin ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Jennifer Campos Student Health Services Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Christopher Capps NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Joseph Carmichael Hughes Metropolitan Complex Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Robert Carpenter 7AEROR FirePoint Innovations Div of Research National Institute Aviation Res
Sara Carpenter 7AEROR FirePoint Innovations Div of Research National Institute Aviation Res
Steven Carrick Central Energy Plant Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Meris Carte Biological Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Stefanie Coronado Office of Student Success Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
David Coto NIAR ETL Environmental Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Tyler Couser NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Mai Dao Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Kimberly Davis Sponsored Research Accounting Div of Research Administration Office of Research (College)
James Dawson NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jeanne de Grasse Environmental Finance Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
John DeWeese NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Chris Dudley Physician Associate Program Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Travis Dunn NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Alexander Eckert Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Kahlab Ester WSU Police Department Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Jared Etheridge NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Sarah Flora AVC - WSU School of Nursing Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Robin Folkerts School of Teaching & Learning Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Robert Fraser Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Abegel Freedman 7CHEMI Coleen Pugh Div of Research College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Hailey Fulton WSU Police Department Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Darryll Galloway Housing and Residence Life Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Jose Garcia NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Richard Gilstrap Finance Real Estate & Decision Sci Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
William Godshall NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Joshua Goertz NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Anthony Gonzalez NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Bennie Gonzalez NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Julian Gonzalez-Salamanca 7RESEA Apex Accelerator Div of Research Office of Community Partnerships
Shane Graham NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Noah Grassmeyer NIAR AMP Adv Machining & Prototype Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Daniel Green Community Engagement Institute Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Engagement & Planning
Richard Gruetzemacher Finance Real Estate & Decision Sci Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Ankit Gupta NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Mario Gutierrez NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Brandy Harris Child Development Center Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Pierre Harter Industry & Defense Administration Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Kimberly Hays Financial Operations Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Financial Operations
William Hein IDP - Information Technology Center Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Robert Howe NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kyle Jacobs NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kathrine Johns General Counsel Division of the President General Counsel (College)
Travis Jones NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Caitlin Jordan Office of Student Success Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Rickie Kampschroeder NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Benjamin Kirby Communication Sciences & Disorders Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Nathaniel Koch WSU Foundation Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Kenneth Kretzschmar Auto Service Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Andrew Kungu NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Tharaka Dushyantha Nandakumara Kuragamage Don NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
John LaFever Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Angela Lancaster Child Development Center Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Patrick Lansdowne Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Kristen Leal NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Sun Young Lee School of Teaching & Learning Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Xuan Yi Lee NIAR Emerging Technologies Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jarrod Lehman NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jeffrey Liebegott NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Lori Locke NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Adriana Lopez Community Engagement Institute Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Engagement & Planning
Jenny Lopez Barton School Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Aaryn Ludens Teacher Apprentice Program - CoED Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Madison Lukert Barton Sch Student Success Center Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Loretta Lundy WSU Foundation Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Adam Lynch Applied Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Richard Mai Barton Sch Student Success Center Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
John Maly NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Michelle Mark Information Security Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Alex Martens NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Rebecca Martin School of Criminal Justice Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Brady Marzolf Office of Student Success Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Scott May NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kenyon Meyer NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Shawn Miller NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Sergio Mireles NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kelsey Moore Molecular Diagnostic Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Jason Naillieux NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Drake Napier NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Annie Nguyen Financial Operations Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Financial Operations
Yen Nguyen WSU Foundation Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Austin Nordyke Industry & Defense Administration Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Brandon Nungesser WSU Police Department Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Evan Ohlman Physician Associate Program Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Cora Olson HOPE Services Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Suzanne Perez KMUW Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Troy Petrik NIAR Sustainment Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Thip Phichith 7EDTAL TRIO Talent Search Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Rheanna Pierce School of Social Work Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Kyle Pijarowski NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Madison Pini NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Johnathan Porter NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Zechariah Potter NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Andrew Pringle NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Glen Probst NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Michael Quick NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Joel Rader NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Joanna Ramondetta Ulrich Museum of Art Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
John Rehard NIAR ETL Environmental Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jeffrey Riggs NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Dhanachandra Rubesinghe NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Juan Ruiz NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Phillip Samuels Elliott School of Communication Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Augustin Schmidt NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Gordon Schmidt NIAR AMP Adv Machining & Prototype Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Thomas Schuman Molecular Diagnostic Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Matthew Screnock Barton Sch Student Success Center Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Dylan Shank ITS Client Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Athena Sikes Industry & Defense Rsch Pre Award Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Jeremiah Sitz NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Julie Slade Physician Associate Program Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Chris Snyder IDP - Information Technology Center Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Brandon Stamm NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jacob Swim NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jun Chang Teoh NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Krista Thacker Office of Human Resources Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Culture and HR
Samantha Thatcher WSU Police Department Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Carly Thomas Communication Sciences & Disorders Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Robert Thomas School of Digital Arts Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Jennifer Thornberry AVC - WSU School of Nursing Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Minh Tran NIAR Sustainment Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jeffrey Trullinger NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Hannah Vanorsby Health Professions Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Daniel VanSickle Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Carrie Venezia Innovation and Design Division of Academic Affairs College of Innovation and Design
Nicholas Victor NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Baylee Vieyra Environmental Finance Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Julio Villalobos NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Aisha Waite Medical Laboratory Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Mark Walthers NIAR Adv Materials & Manufacturing Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Margaret Ward AVC - WSU School of Nursing Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Larry Williams 7EDEOC  Educational Opportunity Ctr Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Jacob Wilson NIAR Reverse Engineering Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Patrick Wilson Telecommunications Clearing Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Jordan Winston 7EDUPM UB Math Science Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Brenen Wood Tech Transfer & Commercialization Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Steven Yarberry WSU Police Department Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Dylan Yardley NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kin On Yu NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Abdelbaset Zeyani Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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10 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
John Alexander ITS Networking Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Russel Baldridge NIAR AVET Adv Virtual Engineering Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Anita Barrett ITS Project Management Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Erendira Bedolla Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Tyra Berger Intercollegiate Athletics Division of the President Intercollegiate Athletics
Autumn Bergkamp Child Development Center Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Bobby Berry College of Education Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Tanna Burchinal Art, Design & Creative Industries Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Anthony Calvert Liberal Arts Advising Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Kristen Castaldi School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Luis Castillo Tejeda NIAR Crash Dynamics Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Chad Childs Community Engagement Institute Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Engagement & Planning
Andrew Clem Environmental Health and Safety Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Shelly Coleman-Martins Strategic Communications Division of the President Strategic Communications
Michael Dealy ITS Client Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Amanda Duffy Office of Financial Aid Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Mark Earnest Community Engagement Institute Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Engagement & Planning
Brandon Ekeler Rhatigan Student Center Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Nicholas Endicott Liberal Arts Advising Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Daraleen Estill-Matos Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
James Fryer 7EDGEA KS Kids @ Gear Up Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Laura Garcia Undergraduate Admissions Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Zachary Gearhart President's Office Division of the President President's Organizations
Tyler Good Charles Koch Arena ICAA Operational Fund Administrative and Support
Pearlneshia Greene OneStop Student Services Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Jon Hanson NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Carl Hearn Mechanical Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Marco Hernandez Guillen Art, Design & Creative Industries Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Heather Hill Office of Financial Aid Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Dustin Jacobson NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Meghan Jay Postal Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Administrative Services
Nathaniel Johnson Office of Human Resources Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Culture and HR
Emily Kribs MRC - Accessibility Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Gregory Leslie NIAR ETL Environmental Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Yongchao Li 7BIOLO Li Yao Div of Research College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Zheng Yao Loh NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
McKenzie Loveall NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Boon Guang Lua NIAR AMP Adv Machining & Prototype Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Brett Lukert Barton School Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Jacob Maddox NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Corey Martens ITS Server Infrastructure Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Ty Masterson GoCreate Maker Space Div of Industry & Defense Programs Strategic Initiatives Institute
Brian McCord Landscape & Ground Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Christina McDonald Economics & Marketing Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Kameron McKinney ITS Client Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Mythili Menon English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Derek Miles Landscape & Ground Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Jennifer Mora Physician Associate Program Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Duane Nagel Barton School Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Faye O'Reilly Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Tera Park Undergraduate Admissions Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Mekeyba Powell Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Annmarie Renollet Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Gina Riggs Information Security Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
James Robison Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Thomas Rose IDP Ennovar Tech Serv & Solutions Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Grant Rudd NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Sara Rue Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Daniel Rueda Housing and Residence Life Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Nuwan Samaradurage Silva NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Timothy Shade School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Harsh Shah NIAR AVET Adv Virtual Engineering Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Erin Shields Health Professions Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Lucas Simmons Locksmith Shop Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Kelley Smetak Office of Academic Affairs Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Tyler Smith NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Nicole Stahl NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Cody Stallbaumer NIAR Reverse Engineering Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Heidi Stinchcomb TeachApprentPath,Lit,SpecEdu (TALS) Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Jamie Stoskopf Health Professions Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Michael Sylvester School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Joseph Taylor NIAR Sustainment Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Shauntelle Thompson 7EDGEA Heights Southeast GEARUP Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Kelsey Unruh Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Jeb Wallace School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts

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15 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Neal Allen Political Science Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jose Alonso Housing and Residence Life Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Visvakumar Aravinthan Electrical & Computer Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Moriah Beck Chemistry Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Patricia Bradley Economics & Marketing Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Kristin Brewer MidWest Criminal Justice Institute Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Jennifer Celso Physical Therapy Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Nicholas Conquest NIAR ETL Environmental Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Melinda DeFrain English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Elizabeth Economon Intercollegiate Athletics Division of the President Intercollegiate Athletics
Andrew Fisher NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Keith Fitzgeralds NIAR - Calibration and Quality Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Robert Friess NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Traci Hart NIAR AMP Adv Machining & Prototype Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kylie Johnson OneStop Student Services Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Paul Jonas 7AEROR FirePoint Innovations Div of Research National Institute Aviation Res
Haris Khan Training and Technology Team-T3 Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Nancy Krehbiel Liberal Arts Advising Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Shakya Liyanage NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Anil Mahapatro Engineering Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Ka Man NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Anthony May Finance Real Estate & Decision Sci Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Janell Mayer AVC - WSU School of Nursing Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Steven McLendon NIAR Full-Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Shaunna Millar School of Social Work Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jessica Newman Elliott School of Communication Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Tia Owens Military & Veteran Programs Division of Academic Affairs Military, Vets & First Responders
James Porter Ulrich Museum of Art Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Fletcher Powell KMUW Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Chris Rempe NIAR Additive Manufacturing Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kimberly Reuter NIAR CAD/CAM Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Mohamed Shafie NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Linsey Sipult NIAR Sustainment Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Shirlene Small Sociology Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Samuel Taylor English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Bethany Uhler 7RESEA Apex Accelerator Div of Research Office of Community Partnerships
Marsha Walter Registrar's Office Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Li Yao Biological Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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20 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Ramazan Asmatulu Mechanical Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Shukura Bakari Cozart 7EDRON McNair Postbaccalaureate Pro Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Tonya Baldwin International Education Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Heidi Benton   ICAA Operational Fund Women's Sports/Activities
Linh Christensen Training and Technology Team-T3 Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Terese Conrad Communication Sciences & Disorders Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Terri Core AVC - WSU School of Nursing Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Kristie Courtney Financial Operations Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Financial Operations
Delores Craig-Moreland MidWest Criminal Justice Institute Div of Industry & Defense Programs Natl Inst for Rsrch&Digtal Transfrm
Lynne Davis School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Crystal Dilbeck Media Resources Admin Services Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Anita Edwards Hughes Metropolitan Complex Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Elizabeth Ee NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Christina Folkerts Health Professions Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Robin Henry History Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Jack Hoang NIAR AMP Adv Machining & Prototype Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Matthew Houston Electrical Shop Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Kate Kung-McIntyre Management Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Daniel Larrea ITS Server Infrastructure Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Mark Laycock School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Gergana Markova Management Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Brian Matzen NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Kimberly Moody TeachApprentPath,Lit,SpecEdu (TALS) Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Deborah Neill Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Erick Nilsen NIAR Sustainment Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Marcia Norton Biological Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Shawna Olberding Public Health Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Upul Palliyaguru NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Jessica Provines Counseling Services Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Juanita Reed MRC - Accessibility Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
James Rogers ITS Server Infrastructure Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Patricia Soth ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Manivone Souriya 7EDTAL TRIO Talent Search Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Vinsensius Tanoto NIAR Composites & Structures Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Mark Vermillion Sport & Leadership Studies Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Jessica Wolf ITS Client Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology

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25 - 55 Years of Service, Bender of Twigs, and Retirees

Wichita State employees celebrating 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50 years of service to the State of Kansas, Bender of Twigs, and Retirees were honored by the University on the evening of Wednesday, October 28th, 2025 at Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center.

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25 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Rebecca Abraham Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Ikramuddin Ahmed Mechanical Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Muoi Duong Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Amy Ham Public Health Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Kerry Jones English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Michael Jorgensen Industrial & Manufacturing Engr Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
John Laffen NIAR Wind Tunnel Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Xiufen Lu Philosophy Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Nicholas Otieno Central Energy Plant Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Lisa Parcell Elliott School of Communication Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
William Parcell Geology Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Stacy Salters School of Performing Arts Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Waruna Seneviratne NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Carolyn Shaw Political Science Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Shelly Tittel ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology

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30 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Mark Arrasmith Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Andra Bannister School of Criminal Justice Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Andrew Bowman Intensive English Language Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Gina Crabtree Registrar's Office Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Kevin Crabtree ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Darlene Dinkel ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Amy Easum Strategic Communications Division of the President Strategic Communications
David Eichhorn Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean's Ofc. Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Barbara Gonzalez Dental Hygiene Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Nedra Henry Barton School Graduate Programs Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Shannon Koehn WSU Foundation Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Viswanatha Madhavan Industrial & Manufacturing Engr Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Richard Muma President's Office Division of the President President's Organizations
Scott Wituk Office of Community Partnerships Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Engagement & Planning

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35 Year Honorees
First Name Last Name Department Division College
Rajiv Bagai School of Computing Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
George Bousfield Biological Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Paul Cavanaugh Internal Audit Division of the President President's Organizations
David Kidd Rhatigan Student Center Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Prakash Ramanan School of Computing Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Tiruvadi Ravigururajan Mechanical Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering

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40 Year Honorees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Julie Bees School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Judith Lewis Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Sandra Ranney Social Science Research Laboratory Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Richard Renollet Rhatigan Student Center Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Controller's Office General Orgs
Mercedes Shoemaker Strategic Communications Division of the President Strategic Communications

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45 Year Honorees
First Name Last Name Department Division College
Sally Fiscus Registrar's Office Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Janet Wolcutt Economics & Marketing Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business

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50 Year Honorees
First Name Last Name Department Division College
Samuel Yeager Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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Bender of Twigs
First Name Last Name Department Division College
Rebecca Abraham Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Ikramuddin Ahmed Mechanical Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Muoi Duong Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Amy Ham Public Health Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Kerry Jones English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Michael Jorgensen Industrial & Manufacturing Engr Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
John Laffen NIAR Wind Tunnel Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Xiufen Lu Philosophy Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Nicholas Otieno Central Energy Plant Div of Industry & Defense Programs Physical Plant
Lisa Parcell Elliott School of Communication Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
William Parcell Geology Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Stacy Salters School of Performing Arts Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Waruna Seneviratne NIAR ATLAS Adv Tec Lab Aerosp Sys Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Carolyn Shaw Political Science Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Shelly Tittel ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology

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Retirees

 

First Name Last Name Department Division College
Mary Abbey VP for Admin, Finance & Operations Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Finance Administration (College)
Brenda Achey Sponsored Research Accounting Div of Research Administration Office of Research (College)
Joan Adkisson Barton School Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Thomas Aldag Industry & Defense Administration Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
Kristin Arnold Engineering Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Stephen Arnold Public Health Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Carl Baker School of Performing Arts Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Kelly Banks International Education Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Lisa Belt Dental Hygiene Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Teresa Bennett 7RESEA Apex Accelerator Div of Research Academic Affairs Departments
Kristie Bixby Office of Academic Affairs Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Dennis Burns Chemistry Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Mary Cambridge Chemistry Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Augustine Collard Facilities Serv Director's Office Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Sheri Daniel-Washington 7EDVET Veterans Upward Bound Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Hubert Dean Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Amy Delgado Industry & Defense Rsch Pre Award Div of Industry & Defense Programs Office Ind & Defense Administration
James Dellinger NIAR - Environmental Test Lab Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Nancy Deyoe Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Kelly Eck Financial Operations Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Financial Operations
Barbara Ellison NIAR CAMO (CenterAircrftModfct&Ops) Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Neletah Evans Landscape & Ground Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Marche Fleming-Randle Military & Veteran Programs Division of Academic Affairs Military, Vets & First Responders
Buma Fridman Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Deanna Gooch Couns, EdLdrshp, Educ & Sch Psyclgy Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
John Hackett Campus Service Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Teresa Hall VP Student Affairs Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Dorothy Harpool Marketing Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Stephanie Haynes 7EDTAL TRIO Talent Search Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Klaus Hoffmann Aerospace Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Carl Hummell School of Criminal Justice Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Mary Jameson Biological Sciences Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Brent Kemnitz   ICAA Operational Fund Administrative and Support
Nancy Kersenbrock Center for Entrepreneurship Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
David Klamm School of Criminal Justice Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Krishna Krishnan Industrial & Manufacturing Engr Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Angela Linder Office of Financial Aid Division of Academic Affairs Strategic Enrollment Mgmt
Ricky Lindsey   Div of Admin, Finance & Operations WSU Police Department
Jeffrey May 7BIOLO  George R. Bousfield Div of Research College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Barbara Mazza Silhan Intensive English Language Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Michelle McAdam Applied Learning Program Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Dennis Moore Environmental Health and Safety Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Peer Moore-Jansen Anthropology Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Constance Nash Office of Human Resources Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Culture and HR
Delphia Neely-Keefer Ulrich Museum of Art Division of Academic Affairs Academic Affairs Direct
Liem Nguyen Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Corinne Nilsen 7EDGEA  Kansas Kids Gear Up Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Judy Nordhus ITS Applications Development Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Steven Oare School of Music Division of Academic Affairs College of Fine Arts
Jean Patterson Couns, EdLdrshp, Educ & Sch Psyclgy Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Jean Patton Information Technology Services Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Patricia Phillips Liberal Arts Advising Center Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Robert Phillips ITS Server Infrastructure Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Information Technology
Darryl Posch Environmental Health and Safety Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Sheryl Propst Office of Human Resources Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Culture and HR
Larry Ramos 7EDTAL TRIO Talent Search Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Randall Reust Aerospace Engineering Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Cynthia Richburg Communication Sciences & Disorders Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
Karen Rogers 7EDGEA KS Kids @ Gear Up Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Kurt Schemm NIAR - Full Scale Structural Test Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Paula Seiwert Center for Management Development Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Sandra Sipes Elliott School of Communication Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Steven Skinner Engineering Dean's Office Division of Academic Affairs College of Engineering
Barbara Smith Physical Therapy Division of Academic Affairs College of Health Professions
M Sprankle School of Accountancy Division of Academic Affairs Barton School of Business
Dana Steinbach Sport & Leadership Studies Division of Academic Affairs College of Education
Ziqi Sun Mathematics & Statistics Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Yumi Suzuki School of Criminal Justice Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Muhammad Usmani Library Division of Academic Affairs Library
Augustin Velasquez NIAR CAMO Ctr Aircraft Mod & Ops Div of Industry & Defense Programs NIAR Institute
Mary Waters English Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Robert Weems History Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Lisa Wiebe Student Health Services Division of Student Affairs Student Affairs (College)
Carla Williams 7EDUPW Communications Upward Bound Div of Research Strategic Engagement & Planning
Alvin Winzerling Custodial Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
William Wray Mechanical Maintenance Div of Admin, Finance & Operations Physical Plant
Robert Zettle Psychology Division of Academic Affairs College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

SME: SP
Updated: 08/21/2026 NH