Category: New Employees

Cindy Olson was welcomed on October 31, 2016, as an Executive Assistant in University Advancement.  Prior to joining UWGB, she worked at Apple Tree, LLC.  She was also employed by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for several years.

Cindy obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech Communications from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, Illinois.  She enjoys Zumba at the YMCA and is a volunteer Associate Pastor at Hope Community Church.

Cindy is married to her husband Todd and is from Monticello, Illinois.

Welcome, Cindy!

Samantha Anderson was welcomed on April 17, 2017, as a University Services Program Associate for Continuing Education and Community Engagement.  She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism from UW-Oshkosh.

Samantha is a member of Every Body’s Yoga Studio and enjoys hiking, reading, and coffee.  She is married to her husband Drew, and recently moved back to Wisconsin from Arizona, after living there for over two years.  She is originally from New London, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Samantha!

On January 9, 2017, Mary Kujawa was hired as a Financial Specialist Senior in Facilities Planning & Management. Prior to her current role, she worked for Marathon County for 8 years.

Mary received her Associate Degree in Business, with a major in Accounting. She is actively involved with Bundles of Joy and church picnics. She also enjoys walking, reading, and traveling.

Mary has been married to her husband Tom for 39 years and has two daughters. Lindsay is a theatre/education 2012 graduate of UWGB and is married and living in Seattle. She is working at Intiman Theatre and operates her own theatre education consulting company. Mandy started with UWGB and completed her education at UW-Madison. She is employed as a Communications and Marketing Assistant at the University of Colorado. Mary also has a little dog, a Shorkiepoo named Oliver.

Mary is from Weston, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Mary!

 

On April 4, 2017, Mariah Pursley was hired as a University Services Associate 2 in the Provost and Vice Chancellor’s Office, a temporary role she had been filling since January 3, 2017. Prior to her current role, she was employed in several different student employment appointments on campus.

Mariah received her Bachelor’s Degree from UWGB in Democracy and Justice Studies and History, with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies.

Mariah is from Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Mariah!

Colleen Cowling was welcomed on March 2, 2017, as a Receiving Area Coordinator in Institutional Services.  Prior to joining UWGB, Colleen was employed by WPS for three years.

Colleen is active in the community by serving as a Special Olympics coach and volunteer.  In her free time, she enjoys basketball, softball, biking, camping, and traveling.

Colleen is from Kingsford, Michigan.  She has two sons–Russell and Bryce.

Welcome, Colleen!

Sarah Schuetze joined UWGB on August 22, 2016, as an Assistant Professor in Humanistic Studies.

Sarah got her Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, her MA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and her MFA from the University of Michigan.

Welcome, Sarah!

Hannah Iverson was welcomed “way back” on October 17, 2016, as the Director of Player Development in Athletics.

Prior to coming to work for UWGB, Hannah was employed by the University of Illinois for about two and a half years.  She was an undergrad in Human Biology at UWGB and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership and Management.

Hannah is married to her husband Ryan, and they have a 10-month-old son named Leo James.  She is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Hannah!

Jonathan Allen was welcomed on February 13, 2017, as a Student Status Examiner Associate in Admissions.

Prior to joining UWGB, Jonathan was employed by Globe University for seven years and Concordia University for a year.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Beloit College and a Master of Science Degree in Education and Enrollment Management from Capella University.

Jonathan coaches third and fifth grade basketball and volunteers with Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.  His hobbies are sports and collecting trains.

Jonathan is married to his wife Jenifer, and they have four children–Jonathan, Jade, Jordan, and Jackson.  He is from Matteson, Illinois.

Welcome, Jonathan!

Dan Vande Yacht started as the new Registrar back on November 1, 2016.

Prior to UWGB, Dan worked at UW-River Falls (UWRF) as Registrar from 2006 to 2016.  Before that he worked at UW-Colleges (UWC) as Registrar and Director of Admissions and with UW-Extension as Assistant/Associate Director of Student Services, Learning Innovation.  He also spent some time in Admissions at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) before becoming the Registrar at MSOE and also worked at UWRF as Assistant Football Coach and UW-Oshkosh as Assistant Football Coach.

Dan has a Master of Science in Education: Supervision & Instructional Leadership, and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, with minors in Business Administration and Coaching from the UWRF.

Dan was a member of the River Falls Lions Club, chaired the River Falls Day Committee, and was the Club President in 2015-16. He was also a member of River Falls Police and Fire Commission and River Falls Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.

 

Dan enjoys spending time with his family and is a big Wisconsin sports fan (Go Pack Go!).  He also enjoys sporting activities and playing ball with his kids.  He has a wife (Kim) and 3 children–Jessica is a 21-year-old junior majoring in Engineering at UW-Milwaukee, Jack is in the 5th grade, and Kaitlin is a 3rd grader in Ashwaubenon.

Dan graduated from Manitowoc Roncalli High School.  His hometown is Brillion, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Dan!

On January 9, 2017, Kurt Nimmer began as an Electrician for Facilities Management.

Kurt was employed by NWTC for 8 years prior to joining UWGB and currently holds a Master Electrician License.

Kurt is married to his wife, Denise, and has two daughters–Amanda (age 25) and Katie (age 22).  He is from Eagle River, Wisconsin.

Welcome, Kurt!