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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.
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Zach Logsdon has been named the University of Illinois 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 the University of Illinois 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.
Carol Marshall has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for September 2023. She is the admissions and record coordinator for the UIS Office of Admissions Processing.
鈥淪he's always willing to listen and help in any situation, work-related or not, and is a rock for her team. She puts in the effort to ensure every applicant's admission process goes smoothly, and if there is a problem, she will find a solution,鈥� said Marshall nominator.
Aaron Stewart has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for August 2023. He is the facilities business manager for UIS Facilities and Services.聽
Stewart's nominator commends his work for demonstrating exceptional performance and his ability to handle an extensive workload with precision and efficiency. His knowledge of different programs and systems across campus makes him invaluable when assistance is needed.
Ardis Livingston has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for July 2023. He is an electrician for UIS Building Maintenance.
His supervisor, Chuck Coderko, said he always demonstrates a high level of commitment, expertise and professionalism as an electrician.
Laura Hecht has been named the University of Illinois Springfield Employee of the Month for June 2023. She is a customer service representative for UIS Residence Life.
In her role, Hecht works at the Residence Life front desk making sure all aspects of the office function properly. She is often the first point of contact for prospective and current students, often helping to shepherd them through the housing application and room selection process.