This week’s ‘Thumbs Up’ recipients
Purdue Today’s “Thumbs Up” series gives faculty and staff members the opportunity to recognize, thank and congratulate others for their outstanding service, support and performance across the Purdue system. This week’s “Thumbs Up” recipients are:
Wade Utility Plant team
“Thumbs Up” goes to the Wade Utility Plant team for keeping us all cooler with the higher outdoor and indoor temperatures. To all of the operators, engineers and maintenance crews: Thank you. You do hard work behind the scenes. You keep the power flowing so we can live, work and thrive. We appreciate your dedication every single day! — Ruth Alford (Purdue Conferences)
Kenneth Jaeger
A huge thank-you to Kenneth (Purdue Systems Security) for the outstanding support with our SAML and Grouper implementations. Kenneth is always willing to answer questions, share expertise and help navigate authentication and access challenges. The guidance and responsiveness provided have made a real difference in the success of our projects. We truly appreciate the support and partnership. — Mohammed Sadath Hasan (Institutional Data Analytics + Assessment)
Jennifer Helfrich and the BICC’s data analysis team
Thank you, Jennifer (Human Resources) and the Business Intelligence Competency Center’s data analysis team members, for your exceptional support, responsiveness and dedication in meeting the data needs of the Office of the Vice President for Ethics and Compliance. Through countless IT tickets and a complex access process, your service reflected the persistence that makes Purdue great. Your team’s collaboration and commitment to excellence are greatly appreciated. Great work! — Stacey Drake (Ethics and Compliance)
Jerum Markley and MMDC staff
Jerum (Materials Management and Distribution) and all of the Materials Management and Distribution Center staff members did a fantastic job coordinating with University Residences and a furniture vendor moving items into South Hall. Thank you for your patience, time and assistance during another busy summer! — Laura Werts (Capital Projects)
Trace Rosen
Trace (Purdue Memorial Union) has been such a huge help managing the Stewart Center back dock. Recently the freight elevator was down for repairs during a busy week of deliveries. He continued to keep packages organized, sending me updates as my packages arrived. He has been an integral part to the success of many events behind the scenes. Thank you, Trace! — Amanda Pedroza (Purdue Conferences)
Larri Sackett
Larri (Talent Acquisition) deserves a “Thumbs Up” for her outstanding support and responsiveness throughout a recent hiring process. As senior talent acquisition specialist, she worked diligently to move a candidate through the hiring process on an accelerated timeline, ensuring the employee’s start date aligned seamlessly with a retirement and the next new employee orientation session. Her proactive communication and attention to detail helped prevent a staffing gap while creating a smooth transition for both the departing and incoming staff. Larri’s dedication to exceptional customer service and her willingness to go above and beyond made a significant difference in the success of this hire. Her professionalism and collaborative approach exemplify the spirit of what powers Purdue. — Susan Ticen (Materials Management and Distribution)
Want to recognize someone for a job well done? View the submission form and guidelines on the “Thumbs Up” webpage.
