Honorees announced for 2025 Staff Recognition Luncheon

The Office of Human Resources will be honoring 279 staff members at the 2025 Staff Recognition Luncheon held in UND’s Memorial Union on Tuesday, May 13.

Recognized are the following staff members who have achieved major milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service.

The Office of the President is recognizing 42 staff members this year:

• Arash Abarghani, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Carrie Christianson, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Dawn Zahradka, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Erin Hoffert, 5 year, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Joshua Strege, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Kendra Hansen, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Kevin Connors, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Marla Quern Berge, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Nicholas Stanislowski, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Scott Klara, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Sofiane Djezzar, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Tyler Clark, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Xue Yu, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Xuefei Zhang, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Zahra Finnigan, 5 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Jasmine Oleksik, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Lu Jin, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Matthew Burton-Kelly, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Sara Lahr, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Shane Filipy, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Tao Jiang, 10 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Christin Fine 15 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Christopher Larson, 15 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• John Hamling, 15 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• KariAnne Schmidt, 15 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Shannan Longsdorf, 20 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Steven Smith , 20 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Kari Lindemann, 25 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Loreal Heebink, 25 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Tami Votava, 25 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Charlene Crocker, 30 years Energy & Environmental Research Center
• John Kay, 30 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Marc Kurz 30 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Rhonda Olson, 30 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Susan White, 30 years, Energy & Environmental Research Center
• Andrew Armacost, 5 years, Office of the President
• Chad Karthauser, 5 years, Athletics
• Ryan LaDouceur, 5 years, Athletics
• Lindsay Henning, 10 years, Athletics
• Timothy Hennessy, 15 years, Athletics
• Travis Kahlbaugh, 20 years, Athletics
• Kyle Myers, 5 years, Ray Richards Golf Course

The Division of Finance & Operations is recognizing 51 staff members this year:

• Thomas Swangler, 35 years, Chester Fritz Auditorium
• Anthony Christinson, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Bina Rai, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Brian Doty, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Daniel Radi, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Derick Bernier, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Dustin Wohl, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Elias Bezabeh , 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Gopi Rai, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Indra Yakha, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jared Johnson, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jason Cooper, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jonathan Zimbelman, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Joseph Wack, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Mechi Pressnell, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Randy Bagley, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Spencer Huus, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Suman Dhimal, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Tracey Mattson, 5 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• James Enlow, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jeffry Von Rueden, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jennifer Lynch Hurst, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Kevin Fruhwirth, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Leslie Bjore, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Mary Jo Winzer, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Odette Barakamfitiye, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Renae Hellerstedt, 10 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Christopher Lavecchia, 15 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• James Allard, 15 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Todd Garman, 15 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Diane Fugleberg, 20 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Jodi Haugen, 20 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Robert Bakke, 20 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Stephen Murphy, 25 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Chris Ostlie, 40 years, Custodial/Maintenance
• Alexander Marquette, 5 years, Parking Services
• Brandon Wallace, 5 years, Controller
• Laura Johnson, 5 years, Controller
• Erin Morrow, 5 years, Procurement & Payment Services
• Sarah Abentroth, 15 years Resource Planning & Allocation
• Cynthia Fetsch, 35 years, Resource Planning & Allocation
• Julie Haugen, 5 years, Shared Service Center
• Christine Egeland, 5 years, Office of Human Resources
• Hannah Whalen, 5 years, Office of Human Resources
• Melissa Arnold, 5 years, Office of Human Resources
• Jennifer Moe, 15 years, Office of Human Resources
• Joanne Barstad, 20 years, Office of Human Resources
• Heidi Gerszewski, 30 years, Office of Human Resources
• Grant Jaeche, 5 years, University Police
• Kaitlyn Randall, 5 years, University Police
• Tracy Meidinger, 30 years, University Police

The Office of the Provost is recognizing 106 staff members this year:

• Michele Carroll, 25 years, Academic Affairs
• Brittany Fischer, 5 years, Chester Fritz Library
• Shannon Nonte, 10 years, Chester Fritz Library
• Danae Snavely, 15 years, Chester Fritz Library
• William Martin, 15 years, Chester Fritz Library
• Curtis Hanson, 25 years, Chester Fritz Library
• Felecia Clifton, 40 years, Chester Fritz Library
• Carla Tupa, 15 years, Office of the Registrar
• Raymond Pospisil, 20 years, Office of the Registrar
• Logan Tong, 5 years, University Information Technology
• Nicholas Schmitz, 5 years, years, University Information Technology
• Jacob Collings, 10 years, University Information Technology
• James Richter, 10 years, University Information Technology
• Kathryn Haddock, 15 years, University Information Technology
• Byron Levenseller, 35 years, University Information Technology
• Marvin Asp, 35 years, University Information Technology
• Yuqiang Wang, 10 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Chemistry
• Jennifer Weigel, 5 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Office of the Dean
• Kristin Ellwanger, 30 years, College of Arts & Sciences, English
• Nancy Nettum, 10 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Geography
• Connie Holte, 5 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Integrated Clinic
• Lacey Pietron, 15 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Mathematics
• Janice Engen, 30 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Music
• Kimberly Wickersham, 25 years, College of Arts & Sciences, Physic & Astrophysics
• David Kleppe, 10 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Center for Business Engagement & Development
• Mary Beth Votava, 15 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Center for Business Engagement & Development
• Tiffany Ford, 15 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Center for Business Engagement & Development
• Carla Sanden, 5 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Kate Oachs, 10 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Nicole Dvorak, 10 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Kathy Lund, 15 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Laura Arneson, 15 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Shannon Smidt, 30 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Office of the Dean
• Kathleen Kenyon, 5 years, College of Business & Public Administration, Entrepreneurship & Management
• Heather Lotysz, 10 years, College of Education & Human Development, Office of the Dean
• Karina Knutson, 15 years, College of Education & Human Development, Office of the Dean
• Teri Salwey, 15 years, College of Education & Human Development, Office of the Dean
• Frances Linneman, 35 years, College of Education & Human Development, Office of the Dean
• Amy Jacobson, 15 years, College of Education & Human Development, Teaching & Leadership
• Anna Leddige, 10 years, College of Engineering & Mines, Office of the Dean
• Denelle Kees, 25 years, College of Engineering & Mines, Office of the Dean
• Kathie Johnke, 25 years, College of Engineering & Mines, Office of the Dean
• Katrina Strasner, 5 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Children & Family Services
• Jason Moug, 25 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Children & Family Services
• Miranda Koster, 5 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Office of the Dean
• Shawn Rosaasen, 10 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Office of the Dean
• Cynthia Leppke, 10 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Nursing
• Barbara Anderson, 40 years, College of Nursing & Professional Disciplines, Nursing
• Jay Peterson, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Academic Support Services
• Matthew Hillestad, 10 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Academic Support Services
• Elizabeth Wold, 25 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Academic Support Services
• Richard Weber, 25 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Academic Support Services
• Robert Cary, 30 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Academic Support Services
• Daniel Myles, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Aviation
• Eric Toutenhoofd, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Aviation
• Derek Carlson, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Jason Bensley, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Taylor Miesel, 10 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Antonia Wagener, 15 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Matthew Opsahl, 20 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Todd Cavalier, 20 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• John Rudolph, 25 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Operations
• Christopher Warner, 10 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Jenelle Stadstad, 10 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Nicholas Rubbert, 10 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Brent Idland, 15 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Gregory Stevens, 15 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Joshua Tuinder, 20 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Joann Galow, 35 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Daniel Kasowski, 45 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Flight Support Services
• Angela Panzer, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, School of Aerospace Sciences – Office of the Dean
• Leisha Lunnie, 5 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Office of the Dean
• Christin Hoselton, 20 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Office of the Dean
• Mary Glessner, 20 years, School of Aerospace Sciences, Office of the Dean
• Lynnette Morin, 5 years, School of Law, Office of the Dean
• Cheri Tretter, 15 years, School of Law, Office of the Dean
• Julie Simon, 20 years, School of Law, Office of the Dean
• David Haberman, 25 years, School of Law, Thormodsgard Law Library
• Janelle Kilgore, 20 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Enrollment Management
• Kristen Jezek, 5 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Jade Gourneau, 10 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Kari Lommen, 10 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Rachel Minske, 15 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Melissa Dietrich, 25 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Mary Anderson, 35 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, Office of Student Finances
• Holly Tweed, 5 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, One Stop Student Services
• Amber Lautt, 5 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, University Admissions
• Holly Lundeen, 5 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, University Admissions
• Lisa Panzer, 5 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, University Admissions
• Jennifer Aamodt, 25 years, Strategic Enrollment Management, University Admissions
• Jill Peterka, 15 years, Strategic Programming & Special Initiatives, Office of Extended Learning
• Heidi Flaten, 25 years, Strategic Programming & Special Initiatives, Office of Extended Learning Support
• Zachary Aubol, 5 years, Strategic Programming & Special Initiatives, Teaching Transformation and Development Academy
• Naomi Hanson, 10 years, Strategic Programming & Special Initiatives, Teaching Transformation and Development Academy
• Chad Bushy, 20 years, Strategic Programming & Special Initiatives, Teaching Transformation and Development Academy
• Brittany Borgen, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Danie Cooley, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Hannah Phelps, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Jake Vivier, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Katlyn Storm, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Ashley Vigen, 10 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Kaitlin Meyer, 10 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Lindsay Archer, 10 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Gerri Lorenz, 15 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, AVP Student Success
• Danielle Schindele, 5 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, Career Services
• Lisa Spencer, 35 years, Undergraduate Studies and Student Success, Career Services

The School of Medicine & Health Sciences is recognizing 38 staff members this year:

• Brett McGregor, 5 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Donna Laturnus, 5 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Jennifer Henry, 5 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Jessica Craig, 5 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Michael Hill, 5 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Svetlana Golovko, 15 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Jennifer Hershey, 20 years, Biomedical Sciences
• Katie Logan, 5 years, Bismarck Center for Family Medicine
• Monica Paczkowski, 20 years, Bismarck Center for Family Medicine
• Mary Johnson, 35 years, Continuing Medical Education
• Sheila Bosh, 5 years, Education & Faculty Affairs
• Stephanie Boltz, 5 years, Family & Community Medicine
• Elizabeth Bradshaw, 15 years, Family & Community Medicine
• Joshua Burbank, 15 years, Family & Community Medicine
• Jodi Myrvik, 20 years, Family & Community Medicine
• Lori Carlson, 5 years, Minot Center for Family Medicine
• Shelby Beyer, 10 years, Minot Center for Family Medicine
• Terrilyn Braasch, 15 years, Minot Center for Family Medicine
• Sabrina Kraus, 20 years, Minot Center for Family Medicine
• Tonya Brey, 20 years, Minot Center for Family Medicine
• Aimee Smith, 5 years, NW Campus – Minot
• Kara Hendrickson, 10 years, Physician Assistant Studies
• Teresa Klein, 10 years, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science
• Janet Foerster, 5 years, Public Health Program
• Brianne Eliason, 15 years, Radiology
• Heather Skadsem, 5 years, Rural Health
• Jena Pierce, 5 years, Rural Health
• Silas Pera, 5 years, Rural Health
• Matthew Bruflodt, 10 years, Rural Health
• Nicole Pape, 15 years, Rural Health
• Barry Pederson, 35 years, Rural Health
• Rebecca Lucke, 15 years, Office of the Dean
• Tass Wood, 15 years, Office of the Dean
• Kristi Hofer, 35 years, SE Campus – Fargo
• Sandra Christianson, 15 years, SMHS Library Resources
• Jan Gunderson, 25 years, SMHS Library Resources
• Lisa Steinbrink, 10 years, Surgery
• Jessica Nicola, 5 years, UND Simulation Center

The Division of Marketing & Communications is recognizing 5 staff members this year:

• Nicole Massie, 5 years, Ceremonies & University Events
• Robert Benda, 5 years, Marketing & Creative Services
• Alexander Kroke, 10 years, Marketing & Creative Services
• Michael Hess, 10 years, Marketing & Creative Services
• Thomas Dennis, 5 years, UND Communications

The Division of Research & Economic Development is recognizing 10 staff members this year:

• Laura Geir,5 years, Grants & Contracts Accounting
• Ashley Melicher, 10 years, Grants & Contracts Accounting
• Deborah Sauve, 5 years, Human Nutrition Center
• Evan Bollinger, 5 years, Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site
• Ghuneem Abdulnur, 5 years, Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site
• Shawn Roberts, 5 years, Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft System Test Site
• Devona Janousek, 10 years, Office of the Vice President
• Yuanyuan Wang, 5 years, Research & Sponsored Program Development
• Diane Hillebrand, 30 years, Research & Sponsored Program Development
• Michelle Bowles, 20 years, Research Compliance & Ethics

The Division of Student Affairs is recognizing 22 staff members this year:

• Jeff Maliskey, 10 years, Pride Center
• Alexander Pokornowski, 15 years, Office of the Vice President
• Courtney Ceroll, 5 years, Memorial Union
• Heather Arens, 5 years, TRIO
• Kelly Kennedy, 5 years, TRIO
• Phillip Coghlan, 10 years, TRIO
• Linnea Nelson, 5 years, Community Standards & Care Network
• Jacoba de Boer, 5 years, Counseling Center
• Julie Tennison, 20 years, Student Health Services
• Judith Hettwer, 10 years, Dining Service
• Trevor Grainger, 5 years, Dining Service
• Caylie Salge, 5 years, Dining Service
• Tanya Skow, 10 years , Dining Service
• Nancy Garcia, 15 years, Dining Service
• Nada Jurkic, 25 years, Dining Service
• Kristin Fulgium, 35 years, Dining Service
• Sarah Schoonover, 5 years, Housing
• Stephanie Sebjornson, 5 years, Housing
• Sarah Braun, 10 years, Housing
• Tamarie Kvernen, 5 years, Housing
• Purna Tamang, 10 years, Housing
• Keith Skoglund, 20 years, Housing

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation is recognizing 5 staff members this year:

• Lisa Azure, 5 years
• Sam Melquist, 10 years
• Keeley Useldinger, 10 years
• Becky Greer, 35 years
• Jeannie Tvedt, 40 years