Category: Shout-outs

Julie Buhr, Customer Service Representative, Human Resources

“Julie, who works the receptionist desk at HR, is constantly fielding questions and helping people with what they need. And she always does so with patience, kindness, encouragement and a warm smile. She is a wonderful example of how to treat people and our Clemson spirit.” – Anonymous

Leslie Doss, Business Manager, Office of Corporate Partnerships

“I highly recommend Leslie Doss, who consistently goes above and beyond. Her dedication is unmatched—working long hours without hesitation, always bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude to every task. No matter how challenging the situation, she tackles it with a smile and a can-do spirit that uplifts the entire team. She is not only a hardworking professional but also a joy to work with.” – Denise Ciccarelli, Assistant Vice President, Office of Corporate Partnerships

Ted Zee, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program, Interim Nursery Information and Program Coordinator

“After an unexpected vacancy, Ted has stepped up to fill in many of the gaps while continuing his regular responsibilities. As the field supervisor and one of the seven district specialists himself, the team has over 750 nursery growers to inspect, exports to certify and plant pest surveys to conduct, to name a few; Ted has led the nursery team to continued success despite the vacancy.” – Kerrie Roach, Department of Plant Industry, Nursery Program – District Specialist

Anna Davis, Scheduling Coordinator, Records and Registration

“Anna’s responsiveness to the needs of both staff and students is truly remarkable, especially given the demanding nature of her role. Thank you Anna for all you do, you are deeply appreciated!”  – Anonymous

Monique Elmore, Senior Associate Director, Cooperative Education Program 

“Mo always goes above and beyond but she recently took on extra responsibilities to process an experimental learning grant. This was a major endeavor that required a lot of time and effort in addition to her regular job duties.” – Anonymous

Anna Cobranchi, Service Manager, Office of Human Resources

“Anna creates partnerships within her unit that is seamless and is genuine. I am thankful to have her as our HR Service Manager!” – Levi Roach, Outreach & Operations Manager, PEER & WISE

Ashley Sheridan Love, Services Director, Office of Human Resources

“Ashley is a connector between problems and solutions. She always finds a solution and is top notch. She is an asset to this University.” – Anonymous

Jacob Beach, Asian Longhorned Beetle Program Coordinator, Department of Plant Industry

“Jacob continually keeps the wheels moving on the fight against this invasive species in the Charleston area. Between new ideas, managing employees, and constantly managing the background items that are necessary to keep a regulatory program moving and safeguard the natural resources of South Carolina, Jacob truly does it all.” – Anonymous

Caroline Shreve, Clinical Lab Manager/Research Associate, Institute for Engaged Aging

“Caroline has been running the lab efficiently and with impressive ability since its creation. She is also an excellent teacher in lab-related matters and always helpful in general. She is a much appreciated team player and fun to work with. Thank you!” – Anonymous

Anna Davis (Info Sys. Business Analyst I, Records/Registration), Reagan Blondeau (Student Services Manager II, Records/Registration) and Debbie Race (Asst. Registrar for Scheduling, Records/Registration)

“A big shoutout to Anna Davis, Reagan Blondeau and Debbie Race for their dedication, patience and expertise with registration processes. Their commitment to excellence and willingness to assist (with all complicated Banner questions) has had a significant impact not just in my work, but also on the shared goal of advancing student success. We all benefit so much from your incredible knowledge, thank you for all you do!” – Anonymous

Helena Gaines, Human Resources Payroll Liaison, University Libraries

“Big thanks to Helena with all the work she does to help the University Libraries! Her wisdom, wit, kindness, and understanding make her an incredible colleague, especially when working through various issues and challenges.” – Anonymous

Ashley Childers (Principle Business Intelligence Analyst), Jacob Goodale (Business Intelligence Analyst)

“Ashley and Jacob revamped the dashboard for our professional development work and made it so much more functional. Not only did they do great work, but they were so easy to work with, even on something that was messy and complicated. I cannot say enough about the quality of their work and they’re also fun!” – Jenny Presgraves, Director of Professional Development and Well-being for the Graduate School

Matt Howle, Invasive Species Program Manager, Department of Plant Industry

“Matt has done a great job building and guiding staff in his program as well as working with other groups with in Clemson and nationally. He has grown to become a wonderful supervisor. He is full of creative ideas, open to improvements, and adapts to the needs of his team. A true leader.” – Anonymous

Shannon Coker, Student Services Program Coordinator II, Records/Registration

“A shout out to Shannon Coker! You always go above and beyond in everything you do. Thank you for putting in the extra effort—it makes all the difference.” – Jen Charette, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Dean’s Office

Danielle Nesbitt, Student Services Program Coordinator II, Records/Registration

“I just wanted to thank you. Your hard work did not go unnoticed!” – Jen Charette, Administrative Assistant, Graduate Dean’s Office

Cindy Jefferson, Account Fiscal Analyst III, Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

“A thank you for being a great mentor, trainer, and advisor that has the answers or knows where to find them.” – Anonymous

Marvin Morris, Surplus Warehouse Specialist, Procurement and Business Services

“Demonstrated outstanding customer service by stepping in when a delivery driver was unable to locate the correct drop-off point for three pallets of concert equipment, preventing the shipment from being returned. His quick action—coordinating with University leadership and arranging for delivery to the event field—helped avoid delays and meet our deadlines, and we’re truly grateful for his initiative and support.” – Keith Martin, Director of Support Services, University Facilities

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