Celebrating Our 2023 Staff Service & Outstanding Staff Award Winners
Every year, the President's Office recognizes staff across the Forty Acres for their contributions and commitment to the university. Nine RecSports professional staff members were honored this year as well as one student employee. We are proud of these Team RecSports members and all they do for RecSports and the campus community.
Congratulations to these deserving members of our team!
2023 Recipients
Staff Service Award
The Staff Service Award recognizes the importance of the contributions of loyal and committed staff to the continuing success of the university. Recognition is based on the length of service. Nine members of the RecSports staff were recognized, with a combined 175 years of service.
- Pete Schaack, Director of Facility Operations - 35 years
- Sarah Bubolz, Senior Human Resource Coordinator - 30 years
- Derek Knight, Senior Information Technology Manager - 25 years
- Lisa Sova, Manager - Accounting Office - 20 years
- Quincy Hodges, Maintenance Worker II - 15 years
- Ruben Ramos, Maintenance Worker II - 15 years
- Dixon Hankins, Associate Director - Outdoor Recreation - 15 years
- Ryan Becerra, Senior Software Developer/Analyst - 10 years
- Cecilia Lopez Cardenas, Associate Director - Communications - 10 years
Outstanding Supervisor Award
The Outstanding Supervisor Award honors and recognizes the invaluable contributions of outstanding supervisors whose outstanding leadership, dedication, competence, communication, integrity, equity, and inclusion have significantly impacted the university.
- Pete Schaack, Director of Facility Operations
Read more about Pete and his leadership here.
Outstanding Student Employee Award Finalist
The Outstanding Student Employee of the Year Award recognizes one outstanding student employee who has positively impacted the university with their exceptional work. This year, one RecSports student employee was selected as one of the top 10 finalists for the award.
- Genevieve Nhan, Facility Supervisor - Outdoor Satellites
Read more about Genevieve and her contributions to RecSports here.