Meet Your Senators

Staff Senate is comprised of elected representatives from 8 distinct districts plus from the University of Nebraska System. 

 

DISTRICT 1: Business and Finance

  1. Avatar for Beth Barry
    Zone Preventative Maint Associate-HVAC/R, Building Systems Maintenance | Term ends July 31, 2025 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  2. Avatar for Eileen Bergt
    Landscape Architect, Landscape Services, term ends July 31, 2025 | Communication Committee
  3. Avatar for Jolene Deinert
    Sr. Operations Manager, Custodial Services, term ends July 31, 2025 | Communication Committee
  4. Avatar for Sara Haake
    Dispatch Director, University Police Department, term ends July 31, 2026 | Communication Committee
  5. Avatar for Jerri Harner
    Program Coordinator, Business & Finance, term ends July 31, 2026 | Executive Committee | Communication Committee
  6. Avatar for Erica Radach
    Director of Accounting & Finance, Accounting, term ends July 31, 2027 | Elections Committee
  7. Avatar for Celeste Spier
    Director of Organizational Development, University Operations, term ends July 31, 2026 | Liaison Committee
  8. Avatar for Rhonda Zugmier
    Administrative Assistant, Business & Finance Business Center, term ends July 31, 2026 | Elections Committee

DISTRICT 2: Chancellor

  1. Avatar for Hilary Butler
    Senior Director, Strategic Communications, term ends July 31, 2027 | Recognition Committee
  2. Avatar for Jill Flagel
    Director of Faculty/Staff Disability Services, IEC, term ends July 31, 2026 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  3. Avatar for Jordan Gonzales
    Senior Director of Alumni Engagement, Nebraska Alumni Association, term ends July 31, 2025 | Executive Committee |
  4. Avatar for Jena Johnson
    Associate Director of Compliance, term ends July 31, 2027 | Bylaws Committee
  5. Avatar for Maria Muhlbach
    Senior Director, Alumni Outreach, term ends July 31, 2025 | Liaison Committee

DISTRICT 3: Academic Colleges

  1. Avatar for Spencer Hall
    Business Center Manager, College of Education and Human Sciences, term ends July 31, 2026 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  2. Avatar for Tony Lazarowicz
    Director of Academic Advising, College of Arts and Sciences, term ends July 31, 2025 | Liaison Committee
  3. Avatar for Jaime Mastera
    Academic Advisor, College of Architecture, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personal Affairs Committee
  4. Avatar for Sara Mattson
    Business Manager I, Oldfather Business Cooperative, College of Arts and Sciences, term ends July 31, 2026 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  5. Avatar for Doug Pellatz
    Academic Advisor, College of Arts and Sciences, term ends July 31, 2025 | Bylaws Committee
  6. Avatar for Andrea Peterson
    Admin Tech I, College of Arts and Sciences, term ends July 31, 2027 | Communications Committee
  7. Avatar for Mikki Sandin
    Assistant Director of Professional & Life Skills, Business Career Center, College of Business, term ends July 31, 2025 | Recognition Committee
  8. Avatar for Casey Seger-Franklin
    Collections Manager, Center for Great Plains Studies, College of Arts and Sciences, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  9. Avatar for Alisa Smith
    Director of Advising, College of Journalism & Mass Communication, term ends July 31, 2027 | Communication Committee

DISTRICT 4: Student Life

  1. Avatar for Sharity Czolgos
    Student Services Manager, Housing Residence Life, term ends July 31, 2027 | Recognition Committee
  2. Avatar for Annalisa Davenport
    Assistant Director for Employee Wellness, Campus Recreation, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  3. Avatar for Jamil Funnah
    Assistant Director UBMS and RUB, TRIO Programs, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  4. Avatar for Morgan Green McConnell
    Assistant Director, Residence Life, term ends July 31, 2026 | Executive Committee | Recognition Committee
  5. Avatar for Carrie Jackson
    Nebraska Unions Assistant Director Reservations/Events, term ends July 31, 2025 | Recognition Committee
  6. Avatar for Derek McConnell
    East Campus Union Manager, term ends July 31, 2026 | Communication Committee
  7. Avatar for Sharleen Roth
    Associate Director, Housing Facilities, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  8. Avatar for Julia Stubblefield
    Custodial Lead, Campus Recreation, term ends July 31, 2025 | Bylaws Committee

DISTRICT 5: Additional EVC's Office

  1. Avatar for Ian Edgington
    Editing Systems Specialist - University Television, term ends July 31, 2026 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  2. Avatar for Regina Flowers
    Learning Commons & Events Coordinator, University Libraries, term ends July 31, 2026 | Liaison Committee
  3. Avatar for Akeem (AJ) Holmes
    Sr. Ast Dir for Next Chapter Programs
  4. Avatar for Dave Long
    Global Safety & Security Director
  5. Avatar for Amy Ort
    Senior Instructional Designer, Center for Transformative Teaching, term ends July 31, 2027 | Liaison Committee
  6. Avatar for Chance Radtke
    Employer Operations Coordinator, Career Services | Term ends July 31, 2025 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  7. Avatar for Katelyn Rife
    Human Resources Specialist, Big Red Business Center, term ends July 31, 2025 | Communication Committee

DISTRICT 6: IANR

  1. Avatar for Jessie Brophy
    Director of External Engagement, IANR, term ends July 31, 2026 | Executive Committee | Bylaws Committee
  2. Avatar for Scott Evans
    Extension Associate with Nebraska Extension, term ends July 31, 2025 | Recognition Committee
  3. Avatar for Jenna Hanson
    Extension Asst. 4-H, Nebraska Extension Engagement Zone 8, term ends July 31, 2027 | Communication Committee
  4. Avatar for Stephanie Hanson
    HR Specialist, IANR Finance & Personnel, term ends July 31, 2025 | Elections Committee
  5. Avatar for Meg Kester
    Strategic Initiatives and Alumni Engagement, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, term ends July 31, 2025 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  6. Avatar for Joan Kunzman
    Admin Support Associate, term ends July 31, 2026 | Elections Committee
  7. Avatar for Alisa Kushner
    WICS Project Manager, Office of the Vice President/Vice Chancellor IANR, term ends July 31, 2027 | Recognition Committee
  8. Avatar for Andrew Loseke
    Financial Account Manager, AVE Business Center, term ends July 31, 2027 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  9. Avatar for Lisa Vonfeldt
    Finance Specialist, Beadle Business Center, term ends July 31, 2025 | Bylaws Committee

DISTRICT 7: Research

  1. Avatar for Kate Carlin
    Pre-Award Team Lead, Office of Sponsored Programs, term ends July 31, 2026 | Communication Committee
  2. Avatar for Jennifer Rutt
    Associate Director, Methodology & Evaluation Research Core Facility (MERC), term ends July 31, 2026 | Personnel Affairs Committee
  3. Avatar for Jaclyn Tan
    Proposal Development Specialist, Research, term ends July 31, 2027 | Elections Committee

DISTRICT 8: University of Nebraska System

  1. Avatar for Blake France
    ITS - Manager, ITS Facilities & Cable Plant, term ends July 31, 2026 | Bylaws Committee
  2. Avatar for Colleen Huls
    NU Human Resources Coordinator, University of Nebraska Office of the President (UNOP), term ends July 31, 2025 | Recognition Committee
  3. Avatar for Andrew Rose
    Data Center Technician, term ends July 31, 2027 | Communication Committee