Welcome Bailey Briner!

On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, Bailey Briner started as a Student Support & Conduct Coordinator with the Student Affairs department.

Bailey’s preferred pronouns are she/her/hers and her name is pronounced “br-I-ner.”

Prior to working here at UW-Green bay, she worked as a Housing Case Manager at Newcap for 2.5 years and as a Student Housing Coordinator at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College for 1 year.

Her hometown is New London, WI and she graduated from UW-Green Bay in 2020 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and two minors in Human Development and Spanish. She was on the UW-GB Cheer team for four years as well.

She loves to travel, cook, be outdoors, and spend time with friends and family. Additionally, she would like to share that she lives with her boyfriend and their 3 fur babies.

Welcome Bailey!

Welcome Kelly Thacker!

On Monday, January 09, 2023, Kelly Thacker started as Executive Director of Housing and Residential Education.

Her Preferred Name is Kelly and pronounces it as Kel-e. Kelly also has the Preferred Pronouns of She/Her/ Hers.

Prior to coming to UW-Green bay, she worked at Wayne State University for 5 years, Indiana University Bloomington for 12 years, and Kansas State University for 3 years.

Kelly has an educational background consisting of a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Student Development from Kansas State University, a Master of Science in Counseling & Student Development from Kansas State University, and a Bachelor of Science from University Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Her hometown is Neenah, WI and she enjoys singing in choir, biking outside, walking dogs, travelling, and spending time with family & friends. She also would like to share that she just moved to the area, but is looking forward to getting involved in a variety of community organizations and activities.

Welcome Kelly!

Welcome Ryan Swadley!

On Monday, January 09, 2023, Ryan Swadley started as an Operations & Events Coordinator with the University Union.

Ryan’s preferred pronouns are He and Him and his last name is pronounced “sw-odd-lee.”

Prior to working here, Ryan worked for the Neville Public Museum for 7 years and the Wisconsin Historical Museum in Madison for 7 years prior to that.

His hometown is Stoughton, WI and he has an MA in history as well as certification to teach secondary level social studies.

Ryan would like to share that his wife is a children’s librarian and they have two middle school-age children, as well as three dogs. He enjoys food adventures like trying new restaurants and cooking/baking at home, spending time with his family & watching his children participate in sports, attending concerts and sports events, reading, and tinkering with various things in the shop.

Welcome Ryan!

Welcome Mary Bean!

On Monday, January 09, 2023, Mary Bean started as an Assistant Coach – Women’s Softball with Women’s Intercollegiate Athletics department.

Her preferred pronouns are She and Her. Prior to working here, she worked with the Schaumburg Boomers Professional Baseball Team for one season and the Dennison Silver Hawks 16u and 18u travel softball coach for two seasons.

She is also involved in the community, participating with Student Athlete Advisory Committee Initiative: Educating and opening discussions with the campus/Evansville community on current social injustices and promoting equality and unity amongst athletes and the community.

Mary graduated from University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science. There she played college softball at the University of Southern Indiana for all four years. She also enjoys playing ping-pong, bowling for
fun, and is determined to become good at golf.

Her hometown is Schaumburg, IL. Her parents are Mike and Maggie Bean and her fur brother is Choppers Bean.

Some additional information she would like to share was that during her collegiate journey, she was University Student Athlete Advisory Committee Co-President, Great Lakes Valley Conference SAAC representative, and DI Exploratory Committee Member (named by university president). She is also a Big Green Bay Packers fan, loves dogs and plants.

Welcome Mary!

Welcome Fue Lee!

On Wednesday, January 04, 2023, Fue Lee started as a Counselor with The Wellness Center.

His preferred pronouns are he, him, his and he indicates that his name can be pronounced as ‘ph’ue or Foo as well.

Prior to coming to UW-GB, he worked at Rogers Behavioral Health for four years. His hobbies include anything outdoors with the family including camping, kayaking, fish, hiking, biking, swimming, and that he and his family like to try new food! His hometown is Green Bay and he has graduated from this university with an undergrad and grad degree in Social Work. His wife is Kia and he has two daughters, Kota and Sage, and two sons, Ben and Jay.

He would like to share the quote: “If you love it, you will teach yourself, if you don’t, others will teach you.”

Welcome Fue!

Welcome David Wineburner!

On Tuesday, January 03, 2023, David Wineburner started as Campus Administrative Officer – Marinette with the University Advancement department.

His prior employment includes: the U.S. Navy, Laona School District, Marinette School District, Walker School District, Bessemer School District, and Lakeland School District.

David is involved in a variety of community organizations, which include: Leech Lake Television board of directors, Lions Club, Rotary, VFW, American Legion, and Youth Sports.

He has an attained the following degrees, with an Associates in Police Science, a B.S. Technology Education, a M.S. Education (career readiness), a M.Ed. Administration, and an Ed. S. Higher Education Administration.

He would also like to share that his hometown is White Lake, WI, he has a wife named Carrie with two children named Emma and Cooper, and that he is excited to be a member of the UWGB family!

Welcome David!