Inside Clemson

Employee Shout-Outs – August 4, 2025

Mikah Jones, Chief Business and Operations Officer

Mikah does the work of several people, all with a smile on her face! She is the backbone of our office and helps all of us be our best!” – Yovanka Heyburn, Executive Assistant to Dean Young

Fredda Mealor-Owens, Library Manager

Thank you for being so supportive and always having our back.” – Mel McDavid, Security Coordinator

Scott Drayton, Building Manager and Safety Coordinator, Hunter Hall

Scott has done a fantastic job coordinating the building shutdown this summer. He has insured that research is only minimally disrupted, that workers are protected from potential chemical exposures, and that communication amongst all interested parties is consistent and clear.” – Anonymous

Kathy Hobgood, Todd Barnette, Dan Hofmann, Peter Knudsen and members of the Joint City University Advisory Board

I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of our Clemson University employees serving on the Joint City University Advisory Board (JCUAB), with special appreciation for Kathy Hobgood, Dan Hofmann, Todd Barnette and Peter Knudsen. Their leadership, excellence, and community engagement spirit makes a huge difference. They each go above and beyond to help strengthen the important town-and-gown relationship we share with the City of Clemson. Whether it’s taking time to reach out to our city partners, communicating with care, or fostering lasting community relationships—they lead with purpose and passion. The positive impact they make through their steadfastness and genuine love for both Clemson and our surrounding community does not go unnoticed. To all Joint City University Advisory Board members, thank you for being outstanding ambassadors and for helping build a stronger, more connected Clemson.” – Julio Hernandez, Assistant to the President for Community Engagement