A&P Assembly Know your Nominees

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1 PLACE 3 FACILITIES DIVISION Barnese Adair-Wallace Number of years at Auburn University: 24 Current position: Building Services Manager in the Facilities Division Brief statement of current responsibilities: Supervise 130+ in-house employees and manage the Outside contractors for pest control, custodial services, and waste management. Previous Auburn University experience: Worked in numerous positions at Auburn University prior to becoming the Building Services Manager Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: Currently serving as A & P Assembly Representative for Place 3 Facilities Division. Also, serve on the A & P Grievance Committee as a representative for the Executive Vice President area.

2 PLACE 5 OUTREACH & ACES Latresha Brady-Pinkston Number of years at Auburn University: 1 Current position: Information Technologist Specialist III Brief statement of current responsibilities: IT Specialist for Family and Community Programs in Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Previous Auburn University experience: Student worker, Data Manager for NEP, Extension Associate for Family and Community Programs in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: N/A

3 PLACE 5 OUTREACH & ACES Janie Echols-Brown Number of years at Auburn University: 6 Current position: Graphic Designer for University Outreach Brief statement of current responsibilities: Provide design and consultation services to initiatives and units in support of Outreach at Auburn University. Previous Auburn University experience: Over 15 years of experience in design and project management including 6 years at Auburn University. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: Currently serving on the A & P Calendar and Schedules Committee.

4 PLACE 5 OUTREACH & ACES Arturo S. Menefee Number of years at Auburn University: 3 Current position: Community Resource Development Associate Brief statement of current responsibilities: 1. Provide technical assistance (seminars, presentations, and direct support) to communities/organizations in the following areas: o Grant Writing o Strategic Planning o Leadership Development o Community Assessment o Asset Mapping o Group Facilitation o Non-profit Management o Healthcare Development 2. Work closely with communities and/or partner agencies to seek resources and to develop strategies to assist small, rural communities. 3. Develop technical assistance resources (community health toolbox) to increase the capacity of local residents/citizens. The community health toolbox is a library of learning resources (tutorial) for community and health development. Previous Auburn University experience: Student at Auburn University and served as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Political Science/Public Administration Department. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: None.

5 PLACE 6 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Mark Wilson Number of years at Auburn University: 7 Current position: IT Master Specialist Brief statement of current responsibilities: Oversee, manage, and maintain the security of University Network. Some of the responsibilities of my group are maintaining network firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems, Resnet Network Access System, alerting the AU community of security threats, and assisting in any computer security incidents. Supervise one employee. I also serve as Chairperson of Virus Protection Team and Security Alert Team. Previous Auburn University experience: After receiving a BME degree from AU, I went to work in private industry as a development engineer for a consumer products company. I then moved on to work for an aerospace company as a quality engineer, programmer, and UNIX system/network administrator. After 16 years in the private sector, I came to AU in 1999 to work in OIT. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: No prior service.

6 PLACE 8 ALUMNI, LIBRARY, PROVOST OFFICE & STUDENT AFFAIRS Katie Mantooth Number of years at Auburn University: 5 years Current position: Career Advisor, Career Development Services Brief statement of current responsibilities: Provides career counseling and advising to students on a one-on-one basis and in group sessions. Assist students with job search preparation including developing resumes, cover letters, and practice interviews. Coordinates all marketing materials for Career Development Services. Conducts workshops and class presentations on career-related topics. Coordinates internship information. Teaches U1000 and other classes as needed. Previous Auburn University experience: Coordinator of Student Employment at Auburn University. Director of Career Services at Millsaps College. Admissions Counselor at Queen s College. Graduate Assistant in Career Services at University of South Carolina. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees:

7 PLACE 8 ALUMNI, LIBRARY, PROVOST OFFICE & STUDENT AFFAIRS Gregg Prigerson Number of years at Auburn University: Almost 7 (April) Current position: Admission Advisor Brief statement of current responsibilities: Recruit and counsel prospective students and their parents. Travel to various college fairs and high schools in my specific recruitment territory. Previous Auburn University experience: Been in admissions for all my time at Auburn, as well as my former institution. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: Have only served on committees for hiring new staff members.

8 PLACE 11 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Robert (Bob) Karcher Number of years at Auburn University: 12 years Current position: Director of Engineering Student Services, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Brief statement of current responsibilities: Supervise personnel within the Student Services Office, which includes 4 academic advisors, one scholarship coordinator, one college level recruiter, and two clerical staff members. Meet with students in matters related to the college's academic policies and procedures. Represent the dean of the college in student related matters. Meet with prospective students and parents concerning admission into the college of engineering. Collaborate with engineering departmental leadership in student related matters. Previous Auburn University experience: , Acting Director of Admissions: Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: University-wide committees - Chair of the Admissions Appeals Committee: , Member of the OASIS Management Team:

9 PLACE 11 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Donna S. Kelly Number of years at Auburn University: 8 Current position: Academic Advisor III Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Student Services Brief statement of current responsibilities: My primary responsibility is to work with students who plan to transfer to the College of Engineering from other colleges and universities. I evaluate all transfer work for the college of engineering, prepare all transfer records and take responsibility for SOS, with the help of many colleagues. I also do face to face advising with current students in the college of engineering, work with advisors at other colleges and universities, prepare materials for institutions who will likely transfer students to Auburn s college of engineering. I work with all advisors within the college to disseminate information. Previous Auburn University experience: I worked a as a clerk in our office for a few months before becoming an academic advisor. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: NONE

10 PLACE 11 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Richard G. Ruff (Greg) Number of years at Auburn University: Eight Current position: Director, Media Resource Center, Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Brief statement of current responsibilities: Direct the activities of this unit that supplies video services for off-campus graduate degree students in 54 courses in 11 degree programs. Produce professional training through video media for Professional Engineering license renewal. Plan and implement new initiatives for the program. Develop and produce short video marketing pieces for the College. Previous Auburn University experience: Manage the Engineering Professional Development program for Engineering Outreach and Continuing Education. Briefly taught Media Management as an adjunct instructor. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: None at Auburn.

11 PLACE 15 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & AAES Jane Hoehaver Number of years at Auburn University: 1 Current position: Superintendent of Plant Science Research Center in College of Agriculture within the Alabama Agriculture Experiment Station Brief statement of current responsibilities: As Superintendent of Plant Science Research Jane maintains the entire building and its greenhouses. She assists anyone who needs greenhouse space for research. All operational things-cleaning, watering, repairing, fertilizing, fencing, maintenance on equipment and keeping supplies stocked-fall under her job description. Previous Auburn University experience: She received her degree in Horticulture from AU in December Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: none

12 PLACE 15 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & AAES John Owen Number of years at Auburn University: 17 Current position: Agricultural Program Associate II in the Agronomy and Soils Department in the College of Agriculture. Brief statement of current responsibilities: Responsible for GIS/GPS applications in the field, data collection, map and imagery analysis, and creation and printing of maps. Previous Auburn University experience: As former Superintendent of the Piedmont Substation in Camp Hill, he is aware of all aspects of field work in the College, from technical responsibilities and challenges in the field to administrative duties. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: John began serving as a College of Agriculture Place 15 representative in fall of 2005.

13 PLACE 15 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & AAES Sandy Pouncey Number of years at Auburn University: 15 Current position: Information Technologist Specialist II Brief statement of current responsibilities: IT Specialist for Communications Publications in Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Web Master for Dr. C. Robert Taylor, Alfa Eminent Scholar and Department of Agriculture Economics & Rural Sociology, both in the College of Agriculture. Student Advisor for the Auburn American Indian Association. Previous Auburn University experience: Secretary for the Department of Agriculture Economics & Rural Sociology, Scientific Text Processor for the Department of Entomology & Plant Pathology, Scientific Text Processor for the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Information Technologist Specialist II for Communications Publications in the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Information Technologist II for Dr. C. Robert Taylor, Alfa Eminent Scholar, College of Agriculture. Information Technologist II for the Department of Agriculture Economics & Rural Sociology in the College of Agriculture. Past Staff Advisory Committee Member. Past Grievance Committee Member and Grievance Mediation Spokesperson. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: N/A

14 PLACE 15 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & AAES Lane D. Sauser Number of years at Auburn University: 18 Current position: Chief Financial Officer for the College of Agriculture and the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station Brief statement of current responsibilities: Dr. Sauser earned her Master s Degree in Finance from Georgia State University and a doctorate in Public Administration from the University of Alabama. She is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, and holds certifications as a Certified Government Finance Officer and Certified Government Financial Manager. As Chief Financial Officer, she has primary responsibility for incorporating financial forecasting, budgeting, planning, and reporting, human resources administration, and financial administration of state and federal appropriations for the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station and College of Agriculture. Previous Auburn University experience: Previously she was Assistant Director of the Center for Governmental Services at Auburn University where she managed and delivered training and financial management consulting services to state and local governments throughout Alabama. She has conducted many workshops on budgeting, financial reporting, financial administration, and performance measurement. She has provided consultation to cities and counties throughout the state on revenue and expenditure analysis, fixed asset management, business licensing administration, and fiscal policy and procedures. Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees:

15 PLACE 17 BUSINESS & FINANCE David W. Hennessey Number of years at Auburn University: 3.5 Current position: Accountant II, Contracts & Grants Accounting Brief statement of current responsibilities: Perform accounting duties to control and document the handling of university and federal funds for sponsored research at A.U. Prepare and review financial statements for sponsored research at A.U. Previous Auburn University experience: Description of prior service on A&P Assembly or committees: I am currently on the University Safety Committee which is chaired by Mr. Steve Nelson.