Category: Shout-outs

University Facilities

“Shoutout to CU Facilities for creating the Campus Issue Reporter form and also for acting on my submission the very next day! The form is an excellent tool for communicating what you see around campus to make it better.” – Anonymous

The Clemson Chair Academy Team

“I offer immense gratitude to the Clemson Chair Academy operations team in the Office of the Provost. The launch of this leadership development community required true teamwork, listening to subject-matter specialists, and having a healthy disregard for the impossible. This team worked relentlessly to meet actualize this strategic priority while building a culture of care, belonging and fun! Congratulations to this team and to all of the Clemson Chair Academy collaborators. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Clemson’s academic leaders!” – Anonymous

The Risk Services and Insurance Team

“The team works tirelessly to meet the needs of employees by supporting their activities. They provide great customer service to all departments.” – Anonymous

Abbey McQueen, Assistant Director of Administration for Clemson Home

“HUGE shout out to Abbey McQueen who has been an incredible liaison to Student Accessibility Services through the challenges that come with Housing Accommodations. She is always READY to listen, SET to problem-solve, and ROAR through the navigations to create accessible spaces for our Clemson students. Thank you!” – Gabe Wright, Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services

Jeremy Greene, Professor of Entomology, Associate Department Chair, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences

“I am thrilled to draw your attention to essential land-grant mission work as the source of my shout-out for Jeremy Greene. Jeremy has been distributing weekly crop reports on cotton and soybean insects for many years and is committed to making every publication digitally accessible. These bulletins use images, links, charts and tables to update farmers on critical insect information for successful crop yield, and every element is accessible. Because of his tenacity for effective communication, agriculture professionals who rely on his research can access the crucial information in his reports, regardless of disability.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Dawn Stuckey, Colleton/Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent, Senior Associate 

“Dawn always goes above and beyond to with Colleton and Hampton County youth and 4-Her’s. For a while she has been covering at least three additional counties due to staffing shortages.” – Brandi Murdaugh, Administrative Coordinator – Savannah Valley and Colleton County Administrative Assistant

Julie Pickett, Executive Assistant and Office Manager, Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs & Provost

“Julie Pickett is a servant leader who embodies community, compassion, and teamwork. An a Clemson alumna, she is deeply connected to advancing the institution and I observe her commitment in both the her daily tasks and the execution of the Provost’s strategic priorities. Julie has an uncanny way of making all who engage with the Provost’s Office, faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, feel valued. She makes all of us better as a result of her generosity and care.” – Anonymous

Necole Richardson, Dean’s Administrative Partner, CAFLS

“Necole is a dedicated and trustworthy face of the CAFLS dean’s office, consistently going out of her way to support both internal and external stakeholders with thoughtful and effective solutions. Her respectful demeanor, impressive problem-solving skills, and deep knowledge of the college make her an irreplaceable member of CAFLS.” – Anonymous

Lynn Gao, Post Award Grant Manager, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

“Lynn is simply amazing at her job! She is meticulous in keeping track of grant awards and ensuring our team is informed, up-to-date, and anticipating changes up ahead. Thank you Lynn!” – Laura Bogardus, Associate Director, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research (CAMHR)

Daniel Thrift, Grants Coordinator II – Office of Sponsored Programs, College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences

“Daniel is amazing to work with – he is always on top of the budgeting process, is friendly and easy to work with, and always willing to jump on a quick call to explain things. We sincerely appreciate his efforts day in and day out!” – Laura Bogardus, Associate Director, Center for Addiction and Mental Health Research

Michelle Tuten, Clemson Online Accessibility Coordinator

“Michelle’s sharp eye and careful attention to detail have been instrumental in helping us publish a user guide for PDF accessibility that stands to make a real impact nationally. Her feedback motivated deep dives into the PDF specification, strengthening both the technical accuracy and user experience for this guide. Thank you, Michelle!” – Dan Lewis and Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility, CCIT Internal Operations

Tobie Griffin, Accounts Payable, CBSHS Brackett Hall

“Tobie goes above and beyond each and every day. She is a wealth of information and always available to answer questions regarding university protocols and procedures.” – Jill Watkins, Admin. Coordinator, Psychology Department

Eslie Aguilar, Research Lab Manager/Project Manager

“Although it is her first true job, Eslie is easily one of the most supportive and competent managers I have ever had in my career. She works hard at what she does and still manages to make everyone smile.” – Anonymous

Tisha Clark and Sue Harpel, Talent Partner (Tisha), Service Manager (Sue)

“Sue and Tisha are great resources in Human Resources. They answer every question with patience and details, are timely in their communication and have provided great support.” – Mary Erin Morrissey

Marjorie Campbell and Debbie Gravely, CCIT Internal Operations

“Shout out to Marjorie and Debbie for your work in organizing and mentoring 19 CCIT staff for the 9-month ‘CCIT Emerging Leaders Institute (CELI).’ Thank you for your work to manage personal & professional development opportunities and arrange tours & speakers to provide us a better understanding of CCIT, Clemson University and the surrounding community. We appreciate you and are thankful for this opportunity!” – CELI c/o 2025

David Gilpin, Talent Management Systems Coordinator, Office of Human Resources

“A big thank you and shout out to David Gilpin, the Office of Human Resources’ talent management systems coordinator. Throughout the year, David is always so incredibly helpful. Comparing notes with other supervisors, we all seem to have the same experience in working with David in terms of his quick follow up and we are thankful we have him as a fellow Tiger to help all of us with what might be a hard task to navigate. David makes OnBase easy to use and we can just focus on giving our colleagues great feedback and support through the performance process.” – Anonymous

Sidney Angner, Genomic Core Technician, Center for Human Genetics

“Sidney’s contributions to the Center for Human Genetics Core are truly invaluable — we’d be lost without her! She’s a ray of sunshine who always goes above and beyond, giving her best in everything she does.” – Anonymous

Shannon Clark, Public Info Director, Records/Registration

“I had the pleasure of working with Shannon on improving the accessibility of the undergraduate catalog. She was proactive in asking thoughtful questions and genuinely receptive to feedback, using it to drive meaningful improvements. Her eagerness to learn and open-minded approach made our collaboration both productive and enjoyable.” – Jon Olson, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT

Larissa Whitten, Director, Enterprise Quality Management Services

“Larissa! Your unmatched attention to detail has helped us publish a user guide for PDF accessibility that will be a game-changer in the national field of document accessibility. I am so impressed with your eagle-eye and thoughtful, thorough review of our website. What an asset you are to us, CCIT, and Clemson. THANK YOU for what you do.” – Dan Lewis and Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility

Kevin Finan, Procurement Manager II, Procurement and Business Services

“HUGE shout out to Kevin Finan for always having a positive attitude and for always being there to help others! You are a great asset to Clemson and the procurement team! I am very thankful for you! THANK YOU!!” – Jen Charette, Administrative Assistant, Dean’s Office, The Graduate School

Dr. Ale Kennedy, AVP and Chief Human Resources Officer and Human Resources Team

“We offer an immense thanks to AVP Kennedy for inviting us to speak at a recent HR “all hands”! We are encouraged by HR’s value of digital accessibility, notable by including us in this agenda and the audience’s engagement. We look forward to continuing to partner with Clemson’s Human Resources to assist in publishing digital resources that everyone can access. ” – Digital Accessibility Team

Sandi Priddy, Administrative Coordinator with Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation (CAFLS)

“Thank you Sandi for your dedication to enhancing the student experience and for the incredible effort you put into organizing events for the department. Your hard work and attention to detail make a meaningful impact, we all appreciate all that you do!” – Anonymous

Vickie Byko, Administrative Assistant, Department of Forestry and Environmental Conservation

“Thank you Vickie for your always going above and beyond! You are so appreciated by us all!” – Anonymous

Kayla Steele Payne, Chief of Staff, CAFLS Administration Office
“Kayla is one of the most remarkable and highly effective staff members I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. She’s exceptionally organized, incredibly efficient, and ever cheerful in all her endeavors. Beyond these impressive qualities, she’s also exceptionally astute and possesses a remarkable ability to discern character. While I’ve had the pleasure of working with many exceptional staff members, Kayla truly stands out as one of the best.” – Anonymous

Kristi Cox (Director of Campus Reservations and Events), Callie Bunyea (Associate Director of Campus Reservations and Events)

“A huge shout-out to Pam Davis’s entire department, including Kristi Cox and Callie Bunyea for the exceptional job of coordinating over 5000 Clemson Tigers through graduation! Their team makes everything seamless – even had a Gamecock Faculty member enthusiastically comment to me how incredible it was!” – Kryssa Cooper, Special Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

Sarah Reeves, Financial Business Manager, Student Affairs Business Operations 

“Sarah goes above and beyond daily to support the Division of Student Affairs departments, students, and campus partners. She steps up to any challenge. Sarah leads by example, works hard to always ensure everything is done the right way, and helps everyone that she can when needed!” – Lisa Bona, Chief Business Operations Officer, Student Affairs Business Operations 

Madeline Hellmich, Public Historian

“I’m super proud of Madeline’s recent success in making a digitally accessible PDF publication for Cemetery Hill. Learning to use Adobe InDesign is a steep curve — add to that the understanding and application of digital accessibility concepts, and you easily have a heavy lift on your hands for a beginner. Madeline immediately jumped on the opportunity and produced a beautiful, accessible newsletter with minimal coaching! Excellent work, Madeline.” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Amie Bennett, Finance Manager, VIPR-GS

“Thank you for being such a great teammate and team player. Amie is always willing to jump in and help with a smile on her face!” – Anonymous

Steven Kay, Building Assessment Tech, University Facilities

“Thank you for sprucing up Barre Hall suite 109. We appreciate everything you are doing to make our building / suite cleaner and more presentable.” – Grants staff, 109 Barre Hall

Human Resources Training and Onboarding Team

“I offer an enthusiastic Shout-out to Alexis Shepard, Training/Onboarding Specialist and the excellent Human Resources Training and Onboarding team, Alanna Landreth, Mary-Kate Califf, Cara Checchio, and Katie Smithson. This brilliant, devoted team is equipped with an understanding of digital accessibility and a more profound knowledge of Microsoft Word features. Not only will they be able to produce accessible documents for current and future employees, but applying their new knowledge will streamline their writing, making their publishing process more efficient. Thanks for hosting me for this workshop – I’m looking forward to our next session on digital accessibility for PowerPoint!” – Walker Massey, Digital Accessibility Specialist, CCIT Internal Operations

Bryan Smith, Area Extension Agent, Laurens County Cooperative Extension Office

“Bryan is always willing to help. He has been a tremendous resource in assisting Extension Agents with learning Salesforce and recently delivered a training on Excel for the South Carolina Association of Extension Administrative Professionals. I appreciate his willingness to step up and support others. Thank you, Bryan.” – Anonymous

Morgan Leeke, Benefits Counselor, HR

“Morgan was super responsive and helpful when navigating the FMLA process. It can be a bit daunting, but she made it easy. Thanks, Morgan!” – Anonymous

Necole Richardson, Administrative Coordinator, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences

“Necole is extremely helpful and always cheerful when asked to assist with scheduling and other aspects related to the Dean and other staff in CAFLS. She is thorough in her work, very professional, and works hard to make sure the college thrives. Everything she does is appreciated!” – Anonymous

Mac Gavin, Research Assistant, Psychology

“Thank you for being a good worker, team player, and bright spot in the lives of your colleagues and participants. You adapt to change with ease and you always find a way to be kind.” – Anonymous

Emily Metzger, Leisure Skills Director

“Emily is an advocate for her students as well as the instructors she is in charge of. Having a passionate supervisor makes this job enjoyable!” – Anonymous

Deborah Hammond, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Languages

“Debbie is a great human being and always has been supportive of my work and the work of others in our department, always receiving us with a warm and kind smile, despite how busy she may be. She is always willing to lend a hand to contribute with our department’s programming success. Her assistance with our classes and service-learning activities are a key ingredient that helps us in becoming more efficient and impactful instructors.” – Arelis Moore, Associate Professor, Department of Languages

Maj. Ian Fields, Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC

“Maj. Fields was informed of a student involved in an accident and promptly arrived at the scene to assist with transporting the student and managing the motorcycle. They went above and beyond to ensure the student’s well-being.” – Abbie Sharpe, Administrative Coordinator, Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

Gregory Hunter, Sr. BI Analyst, Business Intelligence 
“Keep up the great work! You are doing amazing!” – Teodor Giusca, Strategic Data Manager, Enrollment Management