Author: Administrative Operations Communications

Please join us in welcoming Fernando Longoria, who will join Purdue Administrative Operations as the new learning and development program manager on June 1. Fernando brings 17 years of experience in education, most recently serving as a teacher within the...

Paul Bowman, a custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on May 28 after 43 years of service! Paul started with the university in 1982 and has worked in Building Services ever since. He started as custodian and moved...

Irma Ulmschneider, a custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on May 31 after 14 years of service! Irma started working part time in the Earhart Dining Court. She then became a full-time employee in December 2011 in Windsor...

Penny Paligraf, a day shift custodian with Building Services, will retire from Purdue University on Friday, May 8 after 10 years of service! Penny has worked as a custodian in both academic buildings and residence halls. For the past four years,...

After 27 years of dedicated service, Heidi Medrano is retiring from Purdue. Throughout her career, Heidi has demonstrated commitment to excellence, leadership and creating a welcoming environment for all. Since beginning her career in 1998 as a Facilities Manager in...

I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Rang has joined Purdue University’s Administrative Operations team as an executive assistant, based in Indianapolis. In this role, Jennifer will provide high-level administrative and operational support to senior leadership, helping to coordinate day-to-day...

Administrative Operations will see a transition within its Human Resources support team as Justine Sailors steps into the role of lead HR business partner following the retirement of the current lead, Laurie Smit, on March 31. Justine has been with...

After 37 years of dedicated service, we are proud to announce the retirement of Dave Burford. Dave began his career in Operations and Maintenance in August of 1988 and has remained with the department throughout his entire tenure. Over the years,...

I am excited to welcome Emmy Dowden, P.E. to Purdue University as a new structural engineer for Capital Asset Management. She has more than 26 years of experience in engineering and consulting, most recently serving as design engineer for Cornerstone...

John Keith, a service maintenance worker with Operations and Maintenance, is retiring from Purdue today (Feb. 5)! John has been with the university since March 2015. He moved from University Residences to Operations and Maintenance in December 2018 and has...