The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved
the appointments of nine new staff at its regular meeting
April 21.
Of the nine appointments, five (56 percent) are female
and four (44 percent) are males. The group includes seven
Caucasians (78 percent) and two African-Americans (22 percent).
Those receiving appointments are:
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Szabo |
Steve Szabo, of Hamilton, N.Y., assistant
coach, men's football. Before coming to EMU, Szabo was
defensive coordinator/linebacker coach at Colgate University
in 2008; linebackers coach at the University of Michigan
during 2006-2007; and a defensive backfield coach for the
Buffalo Bills in 2004-2005. During his 39-year career,
Szabo has coached for the New England Patriots, the Jacksonville
Jaguars, Boston College, Colorado State University, University
of Northern Iowa, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania,
Western Michigan University, Ohio State University, Iowa
State University, Syracuse University, University of Iowa,
University of Toledo and Johns Hopkins University. Szabo
received his bachelor's degree in naval science from the
United States Naval Academy.
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Goffeney |
Robert Goffeney, of Berkley, Mich., director, enterprise
application services. Goffeney was previously the director
of business applications for Champion Enterprises in Troy,
Mich., from 2005-2008. Prior to that, he worked for TI
Group Automotive Systems in Warren, Mich., from 1997-2005.
Goffeney received his master's degree in finance from Oakland
University and his bachelor's degree in information systems
and industrial management from Lawrence Institute of Technology.
Colin Harrington, of Fowlerville, Mich., production kitchen
leader, dining services. Harrington previously worked for
Rio Pinar Country Club in Orlando, Fla., as a souse chef
from 2000-2008. Prior to that, he worked for Barton Hills
Country Club in Ann Arbor from 1998-2000. Harrington received
his associate's degree in culinary arts from Washtenaw
Community College.
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Bernard-Buie |
Ellen Bernard-Buie, of New Boston, Mich., health and safety
specialist, health and safety administration. Before coming
to EMU, Bernard-Buie was the senior project coordinator,
electronics & instrumental engineering for Yazaki North
America, Inc., in Canton, Mich., from 2003-2008. Prior
to that, she was the project coordinator, component business
unit for Yazaki North America from 2000-2003. Bernard-Buie
received her master's degree in hazardous materials management
and her bachelor's degree in business administration from
Wayne State University.
Audrey Crampton, of Otisville, Mich., regional manager,
EMU-Flint. Previously, Crampton worked as a enrollment
counselor for Rochester College from 2001-2009. Prior to
that, she was a medical assistant for Park Plaza Medical
Office in Flint from 1995-2001. Crampton received her bachelor's
degree in business communication from Rochester College.
Others receiving appointments are:
Brandy Coburn, of Detroit, customer service
representative II, Northwest Activities Center, EMU-Detroit.
Therese O'Neil-Darling, of New Boston, Mich., senior secretary,
African-American Studies.
Rene Crombez, of Adrian, research assistant I, Coatings
Research Institute.
Catherine Kabira, of Ann Arbor, wraparound program facilitator,
special education.