Dec 28, 2024  
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Staff


The date in parentheses indicates the initial year of employment at Truman.

Vanessa Alexander
Directory of Diversity & Inclusion (2023)
BA, Truman State University.

Nancy Asher
Registrar (1987)
BS, MAc, Northeast Missouri State University.

Stephanie Bailey
Missouri Leadership Development System Specialist, RPDC (2021)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MAE, William Woods University.

Kelly Baird 
Clinical Director, Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center (2023)
BA, University of Missouri-St. Louis; MA, Lindenwood University. 

Beth Baker
Supervisor of Academic Buildings (2022).

Randall Bame
Fine Arts Facilities Manager (1993)
BA, Truman State University; MFA, Ohio University.

Bobbie Bansal
Assistant Registrar - Degree Audit (2021)
BA, Truman State University.

Tim Barcus
Photographer (1995)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Laura Bates
Executive Director of the Student Union and Campus Recreation (2006)
BS, Meredith College; MA, Appalachian State University.

Katie Best
Senior Graphic Designer, Publications (2001)
BA, Truman State University.

Rick Blackstad
Press Operator, Printing Services.

Steven Booher
Assistant Director of Admission - Recruitment (2021)
BS, Truman State University; MS, Indiana State University.

David Boughton
Residence Life Coordinator (2019)
BA, Georgia College and State University.

Dennis Brixey
International Student Advisor (2023)
BA, Missouri State University. 

Geoffrey Bruder
Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Athlete Success (2022)
MA, University of Iowa.

Joel Brumfield
Career Services Coordinator, Career Center (2019)
BA, Truman State University.

Zachary Burden
Assistant Director for Residence Life (2004)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Julie Burns
Assistant Director of Financial Aid (2000)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Angela Carron
Supervisor of Accounts Payable (2006)
BS, BA, Truman State University; BS, Wichita State University.

Jonathan Cline
Network Manager, ITS (2018)
BS, Colorado State University-Global Campus.

Mark Clynes
Regional Admission Counselor - St. Louis (2017)
BA, Tarkio College; MAE, McKendree University.

Myra Collins
Math Consultant, Regional Professional Development Center (2006)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Rebecca Conover
Assistant Director of Union & Involvement (2021)
BA, Truman State University.

Jonathan Coronado
Assistant Athletic Trainer (2023)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University; MA, Culver-Stockton College. 

Cheryl Cragg
Assistant Comptroller (1984)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Melanee Crist
Director of the Center for International Students, International Student Affairs Office (1987)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Sandy Daniels
Literacy and Language Consultant K-3, RPDC (2016)
BS, Truman State University; MA, William Woods University.

Sherry Dare
Senior Teaching and Learning Technology Specialist (1985)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, Ball State University.

Eric Davis
Payroll Manager (2011)
BA, Buena Vista University; BS, Truman State University.

Kerrion C. Dean
Program Coordinator, Center for Diversity & Inclusion (2020)
BS, Truman State University.

Christopher Dodson
Systems Analyst, ITS (2021)
AA, Moberly Area Community College.

Janes Merlin Dreamweaver
Fitness-Wellness Director, Recreation Center (2015)
BS, Truman State University; Ed.M. Washington State University.

Debra Drury
Missouri Teacher Development Specialist, Regional Professional Development Center (2005)
BAE, Graceland University; MAE, University of Missouri-St. Louis, (EdD, Saint Louis University.)

Michaela Elsbernd
Admission Counselor (2020)
BS, Truman State University.

Heather Ervin
Chemistry Technician, Department of Chemistry (2002)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Gabriel Evans
Systems Analyst/Developer I, ITS (2016)
BA, University of Iowa.

Marla Fernandez
Director, Financial Aid (2006)
BS, Central Missouri State University; MBA, Webster University.

Thomas Fitzler
Instructional Designer (2020)
BA, Truman State University.

Jeremy Freese
McNair Programming Specialist (2022)
BS, Truman State University; MA, University of Missouri.

Donna Fude
Administrative Coordinator, TRIO Programs (1986).
BSE, Truman State University.

Melissa Garzanelli
Director, Human Resources (2012)
BA, Loyola University-Chicago.

Omar Gasmann
Data Specialist, Academic Affairs (2022)
BS, Lyon College.

Roger Gasmann
Director of Blanton, Nason, Brewer, Residence Life (2023)
BA, Lyon College-Arkansas. 

Lanjiabo Ge
Staff Collaborative Pianist and Staff Accompanist Coordinator, Music (2022)
BA, Virginia Commonwealth University; MA, University of Miami; DMA, University of Florida.

Marianna Giovannini
Head Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (1967)
BSE, BA, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Billi J Gordy
Academic Advisor, School of Business (2013)
BS, Park University; MA, Webster University.

Tonya Grant
Special Education Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2022)
BA, MA, Columbia College.

Kasey Graves
System Administrator and Analyst, Information Technology Services (2001)
BS, William Woods University.

Kathryn Green
International Admission Coordinator (2021)
BA, Barnard College; Mphil, University of Osio.

Kerri Greenwell
Literacy Coach, RPDC (2023)
BA, Central Methodist University; MS, Northwest Missouri State University. 

Meredith Grimm-Howell
Admission Counselor (2023)
BA, Truman State University. 

Leah Grissom
Senior Treatment Coordinator, Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center (2023)
BA, Capella University. 

Sam Guth
Director of Physical Plant (2018)
BS, William Woods University.

Jessica Hall
Blind/Low Vision Specialist, RPDC (2017)
BS, MSE, Missouri State University.

Jordan Hall
Coordinator of Media Relations and Event Management (2022)
BS, Missouri State University.

Laurie Hall
Executive Secretary, President’s Office (2019)
BS, Truman State University.

Ashleigh Harding
Director of Student Success, Center for Academic Excellence (2021)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Jeanne Harding
Director of Institute for Academic Outreach and Graduate Education; Instructor in Education (2020)
BS, MAE, Truman State University.

Sarah Hass
Director, TRIO Programs (2001)
BA, Wellesley College; M Ed, University of Missouri.

Samuel Hatala
Annual Fund Officer, Advancement (2021)
BA, Truman State University; MS, Purdue University.

Charisse Hatfield
Certification Officer/Assessment Coordinator, Education (2012)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, Truman State University.

Andrew Herington
Human Resources Manager (2017)
BS, Truman State University.

Bryan Hermann
Assistant Director of Admission - Communications (2023)
BS, Central Christian College of the Bible. 

Christina Hicks
Research & Instruction Librarian (2023)
BA, Furman University; MA, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Traci Hill
Executive Assistant to the President (1983)
Two-Year Secretarial Program, Northeast Missouri State University.

Jeremy Hopkins
Coordinator of Assessment and Testing (2015)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Timothy Hopkins
State & Federal Compliance Coordinator (2023)
BA, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, Central Methodist University. 

Dawn Howd
Director of Stewardship, Advancement (2003)
BA, Truman State University.

Michelle Howell
Assistant Director of Admission - Events and Visits (2019)
BS, Truman State University.

Richard Howell
Digital Content Specialist, Public Relations (2019).

Charles Hunsaker
Executive Director of University Development (2000)
BA, Truman State University; MBA, University of Phoenix.

Jared Jacobs
Financial Aid Counselor (2022)
BA, Brigham Young University.

Sarah Jones
Purchasing Buyer, Business Office (2023)
AA, Indian Hills Community College. 

John Kelsall
Safety Specialist (EHS), Physical Plant (2015)
AS, Community College of the Air Force.

Kristin Kennedy
Coordinator of K-12 Data Science Outreach (2022)
BA, BS, Truman State University.

Julie Komar
Student Support Specialist (2021)
BA, Truman State University.

Lindsey Kramer
Director of Advancement Services (2020)
BS, Truman State University.

Michael Kriegel
Physical Plant Supervisor (2020).

Billy Kuntz
Farm Manager (1993)
BS, Truman State University.

Liyan Liao
Web Developer, Information Technology Services (1995)
BS, South China Technical University; MA, MS, University of Missouri.

Dawn Lichtenberg
Special Education Compliance Consultant, RPDC (2022)
BS, MS, Northwest Missouri State University.

David Lusk
Associate Vice President for Career Development (1998)
BA, Bethel College; PhD, University of Kansas.

Michael Malone
District Continuous Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2022)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MEd, EdS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Jennifer Marcus
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2016)
BA, Hanover College; MA, Truman State University; MFA, Lindenwood University.

Roger Marsh
Coordinator, Mail and Printing Services (2006)
BA, Missouri Southern State College.

Brenda Martin
Foundation/Grant Staff Accountant (2017).

Edward Martinson
Literacy Instruction and Intervention Consultant - Dyslexia Focus, RPDC (2023)
BA, MAE, Truman State University. 

Katelin Mathis
Residence Life Coordinator (2021)
BS, Truman State University.

Karla Matlock
District Continuous Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2021)
BA, Buena Vista University; Ma, Northwest Missouri State University.

Pauline Matteson
Missouri Career Pathway Consultant/Career Advisor, RPDC (2017)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, William Woods.

John McElhany
Assistant Director or Union & Involvement Services (2023)
BS, Appalachian State University. 

Kenny McKim
Manager, Mechanical & Building Services, Physical Plant. (2011)

Kris McKim
Grants and Compliance Specialist, Grants Office. (2008)
BA, MBA, William Woods University.

James McNabb
Technical Director, Information Technology Services (1996)
BS, Truman State University; MA, Webster University.

Gentri Meininger
International Admission Counselor (2023)

Travis Miles
Director of Public Relations (2008)
BA, Truman State University.

Kyle Miller
Staff Accountant (2021)
BS, Truman State University.

Tim Mills
Information Technology Service Center Manager, ITS (1998)
AS, Community College of the Air Force.

Susan Moore
Executive Secretary to the Provost (2007).

Shandra Morin
Financial Aid Counselor (2004)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Richard Muffley
Network Systems Administration, Information Technology Services (2010)
Technical Support Diploma, The Chubb Institute.

Austin Mullenix
Human Resources Generalist (2023)
BS, Missouri Western University. 

Marie Murphree
Director of Development, Planned Giving (2018)
BS, University of Central Missouri; MS, Missouri State University.

Tracey Myers
STEP Scholars Program Coordinator (2021)
BS, Youngstown State University; MS, Georgia Institute of Technology.

Arletta Nelson
Assistant, Administration, Finance and Planning (2002)
BBA, University of Missouri - Kansas City.

Ryan Nely
Institutional Compliance Officer (2021)
BA, Truman State University; JD, University of Missouri.

Amy Nunan
Technical Support Manager, Information Technology Services (2000)
AA, Indian Hills Community College.

Elizabeth Oberman
System Analyst, Information Technology Services (2002)
AA, Indian Hills Community College; BA, Iowa Wesleyan College.

Violet Odzinski
Academic Advisor & Coordinator of Academic Support, Center for Academic Excellence (2023)
BA, Truman State University. 

Kelly O’Laughlin
Behavior Intervention Specialist, RPDC (2023)
BS, MS Ed, Hannibal-LaGrange College.

Melissa Passe
Clinical Director, Communications Disorders (1992)
BS, MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Tasha Peel
Technical Support Specialist II, Information Technology Services. (2021)

Skylar Petersen 
Student Success Advisor & Graduate Advisor Specialist, Center for Academic Excellence (2023)
BA, Truman State University. 

Abbie Phillips
Admission Counselor (2022)
BA, Truman State University.

Rebecca Pike
Director of Development, School of Business (2004)
BA, College of William and Mary; MA, Murray State University.

Lori Pinkston
Missouri Teacher Development System Recruitment and Retention Specialist, RPDC (2021)
BS, MAE, Truman State University.

Kirsten Poole
Graphic Designer (2023)
BFA, Truman State University. 

Amanda Porter
Assistant Director of Operations - Campus Recreation (2022)
BS, Arkansas Tech University.

Lynn Proctor
Missouri Leadership Development Systems Specialist, RPDC (2017)
BS, ME, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Corie Pryor
Clinical Site Coordinator (2016)
BS, William Woods University.

Tammy Ratliff
Director, Regional Professional Development Center (2014)
BSE, Northeast Missouri State University; MA, University of Missouri; EdS, William Woods.

Diane Richmond
Director-Learning Technologies, Information Technology Services (1995)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University; MAE, Truman State University.

Dana Rigby
Financial Aid Counselor (2014)
BS, Central Missouri State University.

Zebadiah Riney
Staff Accountant (2022)
BS, Truman State University.

Tammy Roberts
Director of Administrative Computing, Information Technology Services (1987)
BS, Northeast Missouri State University.

Deanna Rood
Web Writer/Editor, Public Relations, Advancement Office (1998)
BJ, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Aaron Rooks
Academic Advisor, Center for Academic Excellence (2009)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Cynthia Saltsgaver
Mathematics Consultant, RPDC (2023)
BS, MAE, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Alexandra Savala
Pre-Health Professions Academic Advisor (2019)
BS, Truman State University; MS, Lindenwood University.

Andrew Schaper
Housing Placement Specialist (2023)
BA, MA, Truman State University. 

Darin Schnetzler
Library Technology Specialist (1997).

Allison Schweizer
Director of Admission (2023)
BA, Iowa State University.

Shelly Seaton
Mathematics Consultant, RPDC (2023)
BS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Susan See
Literacy and Language Consultant K-12, RPDC (2021)
BS, Truman State University; MS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Sara Seifert
Director of Public Safety (2015)
BS, Buena Vista University.

Catherine Sherrow
Manager of Printing Services. (2014)

Lori Shook
Design Project Manager (2007)
BA, Truman State University; MA, Texas Tech University.

Ravi Shrestha
System Analyst/Web Developer I, ITS (2018)
BS, University of Louisiana-Monroe.

Paige Shultheiss
Communications Coordinator, Public Relations (2020)
BS, Northwest Missouri State.

James D. Smiser
Director of Office of Citizenship and Community Standards (2016)
BS, Truman State University; JD, University of Missouri School of Law.

Owen Smith 
Admission Counselor (2024)
BS, Truman State University. 

Julie Sneddon
Director, Office of Student Access and Disability Services (2018)
BA, University of Missouri-Kansas City; MSW, University of Missouri-Columbia; MED, University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Phillip Spory
Associate Director of Development, Advancement (2023)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia. 

Erika Sterup
Associate Director of Upward Bound (2013)
BA, BS, MAC, Truman State University.

Madison Stogsdill
Admission Counselor (2024)
BS, Truman State University. 

Nicole Summers
Assistant Athletic Trainer (2023)
BS, Truman State University. 

Kendall Tarantino
Study Abroad Coordinator (2023)
BA, Truman State University. 

Angella Taylor 
School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Consultant, RPDC (2023)
BS, MA, Truman State University. 

Van Tegtmeier
Transition Success Advisor (2022)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Laura Thrasher
Purchasing Buyer (2020).

Teresa Thrasher
District Continuous Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2021)
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia; MA, William Woods University.

Bridget Titus
Assistant Director of Admission - Technology and Operations (2022).

Kimberly Titus
Associate Registrar (1990)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Stacy Tucker-Potter
Director of Engagement, Advancement Office (2008)
BA, University of Central Missouri; MA, Truman State University.

Amanda Turnbull
Advising Specialist, McNair Program (2018)
BA, Truman State University; MME, University of Kansas.

Tim Urbonya
Director of Center for International Education (2018)
BA, University of Maryland; MA, Michigan State University.

Jamie Van Boxel
Director of Residence Life (2020)
BS, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; MS, University of Central Missouri.

Lori Van Klooturyk-Ladwig
Professional Learning Communities School Resource Specialist, Missouri Model Districts Consultant, RPDC (2007)
BA, Central College; BSE Buena Vista University; MA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Christina VanLaningham
Student Accounts Supervisor, Business Office (2018)
BS, Truman State University.

Jonathan Vieker
Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness (2012)
BA, Truman State University; MM, The University of New Mexico.

Tonya Ward-Grant
Special Education Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2022)
BA, MA, Columbia College.

Bruce Weimer
District Continuous Improvement Consultant, RPDC (2022)
BS, Central Missouri State University; MS, Northwest Missouri State University.

Kevin White
Assistant Athletics Director (1996)
BA, Northeast Missouri State University.

Robin White
Associate Director of Financial Aid (1997)
BA, Truman State University.

Chad Whittom
Assistant Director of Public Safety (1997).

Hayden Wilsey
Associate Director of Marketing (2018)
BA, MAE, Truman State University.

Michelle Wilson
Assistant Director of Academic Outreach (2021)
BS, University of Phoenix; MAE, Drury University.

Stephanie Wilson
Assistant Director of Admission-Graduate (2013)
BS, Truman State University; MS, University of Missouri-Columbia. 

Amanda Wiser
Coordinator of Alumni Relations (2020)
BA, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

Julia Wood
Assistant Registrar - Commencement (2021)
BS, Truman State University.

Shannon Wortmann
Staff Accountant, Business Office (2023)
BS, Truman State University. 

Ruoyang Xiang 
Staff Accompanist, Music (2023)
BA, The Boston Conservatory; MA, Ph.D., Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Jared Young
Director of Academic Affairs Operations (2016)
BA, MA, Truman State University.

Peter Young
Assistant Athletics Director for Internal Operations (2021)
BS, Truman State University; MA, Missouri State University.