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Douglas Brackney has been named 天美传媒 Springfield Employee of the Month for July 2024. He is an administrative aide in the Career Development Center.

His supervisor, Katherine Battee-Freeman, said he is the type of employee that everyone wants on their staff.

鈥淗e is a team player who brings positivity to the work and helps others to be their best selves,鈥� Battee-Freeman said. 鈥淗e is a positive role model outside of work helping to endear the greater Springfield community to UIS.鈥�

Brian Clevenger has been named 天美传媒 Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2024. He is the associate vice chancellor for enrollment and retention management.

His supervisor, Vicki Cook, said he has taken on extra responsibility and demonstrated outstanding management skills.

Carlene Hindert has been named 天美传媒 Springfield Employee of the Month for May 2024. She is a human resources associate in the Human Resources Department.

Her supervisor, Melisa Hatch, said that Hindert is knowledgeable and resourceful.

John 鈥淛ack鈥� Stege has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for April 2024. He is a building service foreman in the janitorial department.

His supervisor, Pattie Meyer, said that Stege is very enthusiastic about doing a great job.

鈥淗e takes a lot of pride in his work and truly cares about the people he serves,鈥� Meyer said. 鈥淗e continually asked employees and staff what he can do to help in any way to improve the area and is always willing to do more.鈥�

Laci Engelbrecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for March 2024. She is the director of financial aid.

Her supervisor, Vickie Cook, said that Engelbrecht is extremely reliable and productive.

鈥淚 rely on her to ensure that the university is meeting the heavily regulated work of financial aid,鈥� Cook said. 鈥淟aci is very dependable and her work is greatly appreciated.鈥�

Engelbrecht鈥檚 first nominator praised her for being a rare leader.

Amanda Roberts has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for February 2024. She is an interlibrary loan specialist at UIS Brookens Library.

Her supervisor, Robin Mize, said she is an exceptional employee and that she is always friendly with both colleagues and patrons.

UIS Information Technology Services IT Technical Associate Zach Logsdon has been named the 2023 Employee of the Year at the University of Illinois Springfield. He was honored during a reception on Jan. 25, 2024, in the UIS Student Union.

Before announcing the winner, UIS Chancellor Janet Gooch thanked the eleven Employees of the Month who were nominated for the award.

Logsdon, who was the December 2023 Employee of the Month, played an integral role in the launch of the new UIS Esports Arena.

Zach Logsdon has been named 天美传媒 Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2023. He is an IT technical associate for UIS Information Technology Services.

Logsdon played an integral role in the launch of the new UIS Esports Arena. His supervisor, Kara McElwrath, adds 鈥淗e goes above and beyond to make sure that user needs are met and offers not just a solution to the problem at hand but also alternatives to provide flexibility.鈥�

Lisa Bowen has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for November 2023. She is the classroom scheduling administrator for UIS Facilities and Services.

Her nominator said she is 鈥渁 hard worker and great listener.鈥� Her supervisor, Aaron Stewart, adds she 鈥渆xcels at every aspect of her position, but she exudes distinction in customer service and organization.鈥�

Patty Meyer has been named 天美传媒 Springfield Employee of the Month for October 2023. She is the superintendent of building services for UIS Facilities and Services.

鈥淧atty鈥檚 commitment to her colleagues, students, faculty and staff is unparalleled. She goes out of her way to meet their needs and expectations,鈥� said Chuck Coderko, her supervisor and associate vice chancellor of facilities and services.