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Bushnell Employees Honored at Annual Awards Luncheon

May 22, 2026

Awards and recognition plaques displayed for Bushnell University employee appreciation event

EUGENE, Ore. — Bushnell University’s All-Employee Recognition Luncheon took place last week, on Monday, May 11. Acknowledgment was given to the recent President’s Award for Teaching Excellence & Campus Leadership recipient, Katy Lemieux, MSN, RN, Program Director and Assistant Professor of Nursing, and the President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Performance & Campus Leadership recipient, Corey Anderson, Athletic Director.

Recognition was also given to those employees who had earned additional degrees over the past year. The event concluded with the recognition of employees who have served Bushnell for 5, 10, and 20 years. Award recipients included:

Acknowledgment of 20-Year Employees:

Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Corey Anderson, Athletic Director
Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Nick Askew, Assistant Athletic Director for Communications
Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Greg Battle, Senior Accountant
Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Kacie Gerdrum, Dean of Admission
Employee recognized for 20 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Darcy Nolte, Accounts Receivable Manager

Acknowledgment of 10-Year Employees:

Employee recognized for 10 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Eddie Alexander, Head Men’s Basketball Coach and Athletic Fundraising Coordinator
Employee recognized for 10 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Tammy Bovee, Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
Employee recognized for 10 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Jenée Cázares, Assistant Professor of Spanish and ESOL
Employee recognized for 10 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Dr. Gene James, Associate Professor
Bushnell University women’s volleyball team gathered around their coach during competition
Jason Corwin, Head Volleyball Coach

Acknowledgment of 5-Year Employees:

Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
James Berry, Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Lars Coburn, Assistant Director of Admission & Online Graduate Admission Counselor
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Matt Geronimo, Coordinator for Campus Ministry
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Jonathan Kurtz, Director of Residence Life & Student Services
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Joshua Little, Assistant Professor Biblical Studies and Christian Formation
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Dr. Reed Mueller, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Cris Nibblett, Grounds Manager
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Kelsey Segren, Coordinator for Athletic Marketing and Communications
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Jamie Womack, Head Baseball Coach
Employee recognized for 5 years of faithful service while holding a commemorative award outdoors on campus
Paul Wright, Director of Student Programs

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