Hart honored for 35 years of service to Adams State

Adams State University recognized faculty and staff accomplishments through zoom on Wednesday, April 29. Marian Hart received recognition for 35 years of service, she retired this past year.

Exemplary Performance Awards
Benita Brink, Ph.D. chair and professor of biology;
Lynae King, associate professor of English;
Rena Kirkland, Ph.D. associate professor of psychology;
Leslie Macklin, assistant professor of art.

Faculty Promotions
Courtney Allen, Ph.D. associate professor of counselor education;
Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. associate professor of mathematics;
Neil Rigsbee, Ph.D., associate professor of counselor education;
Matthew Valverde, D.M.A. associate professor of music;
Chris Adams, Ph.D. professor of chemistry;
James Doyle, D.MA. professor of music;
Elizabeth Hensley, Ph.D. professor of business;
Cheri Meder, Ph.D. professor of counselor education.

Faculty Tenure Awards
Courtney Allen, Ph.D. associate professor of counselor education;
Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. associate professor of mathematics;
Neil Rigsbee, Ph.D., associate professor of counselor education;
Colleen Schaffner, Ph.D. professor and chair of psychology;
Matthew Valverde, D.M.A. associate professor of music;
Kent Buchanan, Ph.D. vice president of academic affairs.

Emeritus Status Granted
Rob Benson, Ph.D. professor of geosciences;
Pat Robbins, Ph.D. professor and chair of business;
Grace Young, Ph.D. professor and chair of sociology.

Faculty and Staff  Years of Service

35 years
Marian Hart, retired administrative assistant;

30 years
Maria Valdez, accounting technician II;

25 years
Jeffry Horton, structural trades III;
Patricia Martinez, administrative assistant;

20 years
Stephanie Lewis, assistant director of auxiliary services/Student Union Building;
Richard Loosbrock, Ph.D. professor and chair of HAPPSS department;
Cameron Miller, manger network and system administrator;
Christina Miller, Ph.D. professor and chair of chemistry, computer science and mathematics department;
Patrick Roybal, IT professional; Danielle Smith, student loan counselor and default prevention manager;
Jennifer Yund, budget director;
Angelica Valdez, executive director of TRIO and Upward Bound;

15 years
Stephen Aldrich, Ph.D. professor of mathematics;
Tracy Doyle, professor of music;
David Hargis, assistant director of career services;
Andrew Herrera, custodian;
Catherine Lucero, assistant director of financial aid;
Toni Martinez, administrative assistant;
Lindy Mortensen, head volleyball coach;
Kevin Ruybal, grounds and nursery III;
Matthew Schildt, professor of music;
Kristin Young-Jaramillo, purchasing agent;

10 years
Carlos Archuleta, custodian;
Tawney Becker, grant specialist;
Leslie Boutillette, counselor education co-coordinator;
Wayne Brown, IT professional;
Kristy Duran, Ph.D. professor of biology;
Kara Espinoza, administrative assistant III;
Melissa Freeman, Ph.D. PPOHA grant project director;
Ernesto Lopez, grounds and nursery;
Melissa Moeller, counselor education academic advisor and enrollment coordinator;
Mark Pittman, assistant director of housing;
Leonard Sandoval, equipment mechanic III;
Anna Torello, Title V conexiones co-activity director;
Elaine Wenta, administrative assistant;
Lisa Wilson, academic records coordinator;
Mohamed Zaro, assistant professor of finance;

5 years
Courtney Allen, Ph.D. associate professor of counselor education;
Meredith Anderson, Ph.D. associate professor of mathematics;
Joshua Blankenship, head football coach;
Jeremiah Burkhart, structural trades;
Carlos Castillo, mechanical trades;
Kristina Cook, administrative assistant III;
Erika Derouin, Adams State police chief;
Jerah Dickson, program assistant;
Jeffrey Gallegos, administrative assistant II;
George Garrett, custodian;
Gary Glindmeyer quality assurance specialist;
Ryan Goldsworthy, enterprise app system programmer;
Amanda Graham, admissions counselor;
Ana Guevara, director of Title IX and EOE;
Simona Guillen, accounting technician III;
Christina Harrell, counselor education teaching assistant;
Janessa Henninger, assistant professor of counselor education;
Jarad Johnston, AITC technology specialist;
Lynnea King, assistant professor of English;
Matthew Martinez, correspondence education program director;
Charise Mixa, administrative assistant II;
Brian Puccerella, assistant director of co-curricular engagement and recreation;
Neil Rigsbee, Ph.D., associate professor of counselor education;
Ken Schell, custodian II;
Marc Semrau, enterprise app system programmer;
Angela Winter, D.M.A. assistant professor of music.