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Michaela Franklin started on January 15, 2013, as the Head Women’s Volleyball Coach.  Prior to starting at UW-Green Bay, she was the Assistant Coach at Marquette University for four years.  While at Marquette, the volleyball team made a NCAA Tournament appearance, which was a first in their program’s history.  Michaela is a 2005 graduate from Kansas State University, and she was a part of their volleyball team’s Big 12 Championship and Sweet 16 appearance. Michaela is from Lincoln, Nebraska, and her family includes her mom, Becky, and her younger brother, AJ.  Welcome Michaela!

Kathleen Gajeski started on January 7, 2013, as an Office Operations Associate.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she worked as a paralegal for 13 years.  She is married and has two sons.  Kathleen’s hometown is Green Bay.

Randy Frazier started as a Custodian on January 2, 2013.  He previously worked at the Sheboygan YMCA.  Randy’s hometown is Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Candi Everard started on December 17, 2012 as a Financial Specialist in the Bursar’s Office.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Wisconsin Public Service for ten years.  She is from Mondovi, WI.  Candi is married and has two children, Rachel and Trace.

Kristy started at UW Green Bay on December 13, 2012 as a Trainer/Development Specialist.  Prior to starting at UW Green Bay she was employed at Manitowoc County Human Services for eight years.  Kristy graduated from UW Green Bay in 2003.  She is from Sheboygan, Wisconsin.

Lia started on December 10, 2012 as an Associate Advisor in TRIO Pre-College.  She previously worked at the Department of Public Instruction – Wisconsin Education Opportunity Programs.  Lia is from Green Bay and graduated from UW Green Bay in 2006.

Gary Strauss started as a Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced on December 3, 2012.  He volunteers for Veterans Benefits.  Gary is from Saint Nazianz, Wisconsin, has three children, and enjoys motorcycling and outdoor activities.