The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognized staff across all academic units and various programs and departments at the 2024 Staff Awards ceremony in March. The ceremony recognized more than 200 employees who have shown an incredible commitment to their personal success, as well as the growth and success of UMKC.
During the ceremony, Bill Marse, director of biomedical communications at the School of Dentistry, took to the podium to introduce awardees and share his remarkable service milestone of 50 years at UMKC.
“I am fortunate to be in a position where coming to work is a choice,” Marse said. “It’s a very exciting, rewarding and enjoyable choice.”
School of Dentistry award winners include:
Patrick Dixon, Logistics Professional – 5 years of service
Anne Kipper, Office Support Assistant, Office of Student Programs – 5 years of service
Alec Zier, Executive Assistant, Dean’s Office and Staff Council President – 5 years of service
Jennifer Brown, Dental Assistant – 5 years of service
Amber Heffernan, Accountant, Rinehart Foundation – 20 years of service
Rosie Weaver, Administrative Assistant – 20 years of service
Vicki Van Noy, Administrative Associate, Purchasing/Accounts Payable – 25 years of service
Della Damon, Manager, Business Affairs – 30 years of service
Camren Jaramillo, Dental Hygienist – 35 years of service
Bill Marse, Director, Biomedical Communications – 50 years of service
Andrea Cady, Office Manager/Coordinator, Advanced Orthodontics, pictured above, far right – Series on Leadership Essentials Graduate
Jamie Charles, Business Office Support Assistant, pictured above, second from left – Series on Leadership Essentials Graduate
Tara Lane, Patient Liaison – Series on Leadership Essentials Graduate
Olujimi (Jimi) Sode, Senior Manager of Dental Admissions – Organizational Perspectives and Leadership Graduate
Roy Potter, Senior Technology Resource Manager, Biomedical Communications – Living the Values Award
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