Arkansas Tech University recognized staff members who are reaching milestones in their service to the institution in 2026 during an employee appreciation event at Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room on Wednesday, March 4.
The 45 ATU employees who were honored during the reception have given a combined 640 years of service to Arkansas Tech.
ATU President Dr. Russell Jones presented the honorees with their awards.
“Everything at ATU makes it feel like a friendly environment you want to work in,” said Jones. “Everybody cares for each other, works together and treats it more like a family than just a place we go to work. Thank you for all that you do to make this a place where I’m excited to go to work every day.”
ATU faculty members who are reaching milestones in their service to the institution in 2026 will be similarly recognized during an event hosted by the ATU Office of Academic Affairs at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, in Chambers Cafeteria West Dining Room.
The following staff members were recognized during the March 4 event:
30 Years
Tracey Hale
Julia Pope
25 Years
Beth Branton
Pam Cooper
Stephen Daniel
Brent Drake
Julie Knotts
Margie Link
Wyatt Watson
20 Years
Sean Carnahan
Lisa Clark
Jeana Freeman
Daniel Land
Tammy Rye
Jayne Sewell
Philippe Van Houtte
15 Years
Deborah Brady
Bryan Fisher
Sarah Hardy
Christie Kellar
Ashlee Leavell
Alex Manly
Michelle Price
Scott Tomlin
Brett “Duke” Waldon
10 Years
Peggy Ayers
David Blackburn
Lance Byrum
Tammy Dougan
Michael Golden
Gabriele Haulmark
5 Years
Michan Chowritmootoo
Erin Conrad
Sylvia Cooper
Hollie Gillispie
Leigh Hill
Lori Metz
Whitney Moore
Christopher Rehm
Melissa South
Jamie Sowers
Tracy Spence
Jennifer Taylor
Kristain Thompson
Katrina Young
