Thursday, August 28, 2025

University of Iowa Staff Council’s service-recognition program acknowledges all professional and scientific and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Awardees receive a certificate and a letter of appreciation from the Office of the Provost. 

25 Years

Alma Anderson, Perioperative Services Administration 

Melanie Frees, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

Renee Goodfellow, Otolaryngology

Heidi Horn, UI Health Care scheduling

Jan Jensen, Intercollegiate Athletics

Robyn Miessler-Kubanek, Office of Consultation and Research in Medical Education

Christine Rath, Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences

Angie Robertson, Microbiology and Immunology

Heather Werth, Patient Financial Services

Sharon Worsfold, Dental Clinic Administration 

30 Years

Robert Burns, Hillcrest Food Service

Lolita Elliott, Anesthesiology

Kathleen McGowan, Health Care Information Systems

Brenda Scott, ITS Chief Information Office

Michele West, Epidemiology

35 Years

Linda Buckner, Neuroscience and Pharmacology

Paul Even, Nursing Service

Joannie Hankemeier, Environmental Services

Cindy Phelps, Facilities Management

Tami Pollari, Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Shawn Reynolds, Radiation Oncology

Pamela Strabala, Nursing Service

Kerry Yoder, Office of Admissions

40 Years

Caroline Dolder, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Troy Frei, Radiology

Lisa Gerard, Nursing Service

Dawne Hudson, Iowa River Landing Radiology

Mark Hurt, State Hygienic Laboratory

Karla Watkinson, Pediatrics

45 Years

Jamie Achrazoglou, Capital Management

Roberta Conway, Dental Support Services