On March 7, 2019 the Service Award Luncheon was held to recognize Lawrence staff members who celebrated a years of service milestone in 2018 and also recognize the two recipients of the President’s Award of Excellence.
President’s Award of Excellence
President Burstein along with the President’s Award of Excellence Selection Committee and are pleased to announce the 2018 President’s Award of Excellence recipients. This was another year of great nominees which presented an exceptionally difficult decision. We appreciate the considerable effort that went into each nomination. The awards are based on the following criteria: innovation and enhancement to the university, support of individuals, stewardship of campus resources and facilities, teamwork and collaboration, and fostering a diverse and welcoming community.
Take a moment to congratulate Jody Fraleigh from Student Life and Ben Willard from Information Technology Services.
President’s Award of Excellence Videos:
2018 Service Award Recipients
The following recipient celebrated a Service Award milestone in 2018:
5 Years
Amy Kester – Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Sponsored Research Support (Development)
Andrew M. McSorley – Reference and Digital Liberal Arts Librarian and Assistant Professor (Library and Media Center)
Anna R. Reiser – Teacher of Piano (Academy of Music)
Anthony J. Skolaski – Plumber (Facility Services)
Antonio A. Rockett – Administrative Assistant – Overnight (Warch Campus Center)
Bartholomew W. Boge – Campus Safety Officer (Office of Campus Safety)
Douglas R. Van Dyn Hoven – Custodian (Custodial)
Gaelyn Rose – Associate Director of Admissions (Admissions)
Garrett L. Katerzynske – Director of Video Production (Communications)
Jaclyn F. Kottman – Teacher of Voice and Teacher-Conductor of Arioso Girl Choir and Music Teacher for the Appleton Area School District (Academy of Music)
Jacob A. Woodford – Assistant to the President (President’s Office)
James A. Hooyman – Custodian (Custodial)
Jessica A. Hart – Assistant Director of Budget and Planning (Financial Services)
Joseph M. King – Construction Project Manager (Facility Services)
Leah D. McSorley – Associate Dean of Students for International Student Services (International Student Services)
Mark Burstein – The President
Steven A. Francour – Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach (Athletics)
Tim L. Bolz – Building Set-up/Custodian (Warch Campus Center)
Trevor J. O’Brien – Assistant Director of Campus Services – Custodial Services (Custodial)
10 Years
Andrew Fleek – Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach and Director of Aquatics (Athletics)
Benjamin C. Campbell – Director of 50th Reunion Programs (Development)
Benjamin H. Willard – Applications Development Manager (Information Technology Services)
Brian G. Pertl – Dean of the Conservatory of Music (Conservatory of Music)
Chuck Erickson – Transfer Admissions Coordinator (Admissions)
Curt Lauderdale – Dean of Students (Dean of Students)
David Van Ark – Custodian (Custodial)
Erin Chudacoff – Director of Donor Engagement (Development)
Gregory L. Griffin – Director of the Warch Campus Center (Warch Campus Center)
Jay Dansand – Senior Web Developer/Systems Analyst (Information Technology Services)
Jose F. Saldivar – Fire Safety Coordinator (Office of Campus Safety)
Linda Sparks – Teacher of Piano (Academy of Music)
Monita Mohammadian Gray – Dean of Academic Success (Center for Academic Success)
Nathan J. Froehlich – Network Technician (Information Technology Services)
Nori Kalman – Teacher of Violin (Academy of Music)
Rosie Cannizzo – Director of Conservatory Operations (Conservatory of Music)
Tim P. Jack – General Maintenance Mechanic (Facility Services)
15 Years
Colette Lunday Brautigam – Digital Collections Librarian and Assistant Professor (Library and Media Center)
Jennifer Ann Hada – Manager of ASTRO String Orchestra (Academy of Music)
Miyoko Grine – Teacher of Cello (Academy of Music)
Roza Borisova – Teacher of Cello (Academy of Music)
Sharon Marks – Executive Assistant to the Provost (Dean of Faculty Office)
20 Years
Carrie Willer – Teacher of Cello (Academy of Music)
Dana R. Rose-Schmalz – User Services Manager (Information Technology Services)
Jody A. Fraleigh – Director of Student Life Technology and Assessment (Student Affairs)
John J. Barnabo – Senior Custodian (Custodial)
Jonathan E. Meyer – Director of Campus Services (Office of Campus Safety)
Michael Rivers – Teacher of Piano (Academy of Music)
Thomas E. Lamb – Maintenance Custodian (Custodial)
25 Years
Kimberly N. Tatro – Head Softball Coach and Associate Director of Athletics / Senior Woman Administrator (Athletics)
Kin Chau – Teacher of Viola and Violin (Academy of Music)
30 Years
Carrie L. Gray – Lead Teacher of String Project (Academy of Music)
Joseph A. Hollenback – Senior Custodian (Custodial)
Mark G. Derfus – Painter (Facility Services)
Scott Lefeber – Press Operator (Print Shop)
Thomas J. Floodstrand – Groundskeeper (Facility Services)
45 Years
Michael L. Ratsch – Teacher of Percussion (Academy of Music)
50 Years
Caroline M. Brandenberger – Teacher of Violin (Academy of Music)