The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved
the appointments of 19 staff at its regular meeting June
20.
Of the 19 appointments, seven (37 percent) are female
and 12 (63 percent) are males. The group includes 15 Caucasians
(79 percent), three African Americans (16 percent) and
one Asian (5 percent).
Those receiving appointments are:
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Sczepanski
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Darryl Sczepanski, of Saginaw, vice president for advancement
and executive director, EMU Foundation. Before
coming to EMU, Sczepanski was vice president, university
advancement at Kettering University from 1998-2006. Prior
to that, he was director of advancement in the College
of Business Administration at the University of Illinois
at Chicago. Sczepanski received his master's degree in
public relations/journalism from Ball State University
and his bachelor's degree in journalism/business administration
from Central Michigan University.
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Gragg |
Derrick Gragg, Jr., of Fayetteville, Ark., athletic
director, intercollegiate athletics. Prior to coming to
EMU, Gragg was deputy athletic director, senior
associate athletic director and associate athletic director
at the University of Arkansas from 2000-2006. Before that,
he was assistant athletic director at the University of
Michigan from 1997-2000. Gragg received his doctorate in
education from the University of Arkansas. He received
both his master's degree in sports administration and his
bachelor's degree in human development from Vanderbilt
University.
James O'Neil, of Baltimore, Md., assistant football coach,
intercollegiate athletics. Before coming to Eastern Michigan,
O'Neill was a defensive backs/punt return coach for Towson
University from 2005-2006. Prior to that, he was a defensive
graduate assistant/assistant defensive backs coach at Northwestern
University from 2003-2005. O'Neill received his master's
degree in science from the University of Albany and his
bachelor's degree in sports management/business administration
from Towson University.
Jarvis Adams, of Ypsilanti, assistant football coach,
intercollegiate athletics. Previously, Adams was a defensive
graduate assistant coach for Eastern Michigan University
from 2004-2006. Adams received his bachelor's degree in
communication studies from Northwestern University.
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Trakul
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David Trakul, of Grand Ledge, employee
relations director, human resources. Previously, Trakul
was a labor relations specialist with the Lansing School
District from 2002-2006. Before that, he was a labor relations
specialist for the State of Michigan Family Independence
Agency from 1985-2002. Trakul received his master's degree
in public administration from Wayne State University and
his bachelor's degree from the Detroit Institute of Technology.
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Larnhart |
Sheilah Larnhart, of Newport, administrative secretary,
University Marketing. Before coming to EMU, Larnhart was
a board member and corresponding secretary to the president
of the board of Southeastern Michigan Veterans Stand Down,
Inc., from 2003-2006. Prior to that, Larnhart served in
a variety of positions, most notably office coordinator/personal
secretary to the dean of nursing at Madonna University
from 1995-2002. Larnhart received her bachelor's degree
in business administration from Siena Heights University.
Michael Yauk, of Whitmore Lake, program
associate, information assurance platform, Center for Regional
and National Security. Previously, Yauk was an instructor
and electronic crimes facilitator/network administrator
for the Center for Regional and National Security from
2003-2006. Yauk received his bachelor's degree in network
and information technology administration from Eastern
Michigan University.
Jacqueline Nichols, of Sterling Heights, project coordinator,
The Learning Center. Before coming to EMU, Nichols was
a student counselor at Oakland University from 2005-2006.
Prior to that, she was agency coordinator for Communities
in Schools in Detroit from 2001-2005. Nichols received
her bachelor's degree in applied psychology from Southwest
Texas State University.
William Harris, of Chelsea, Web and technical operations
assistant, WEMU. Previously, Harris was a writing tools
engineer and technical writer for Apple Computer, Inc.,
from 1990-2004. Harris received his bachelor's degree in
English language and literature from the University of
Michigan.
Keith Jason, of Westland, financial aid adviser, financial
aid. Previously, Jason was a customer service representative
for Chrysler Financial Services from 2005-2006. Prior to
that, he was a program coordinator for the Center for Multicultural
Affairs at Eastern Michigan University from 2003-2005.
Jason received his master's degree in educational leadership
and his bachelor's degree in business administration, both
from Eastern Michigan University.
Michael Buchholz, of Michigan Center,
Web analyst/programmer II, ICT-enterprise applications
and integration. Previously, Buchholz
was a Web developer for PowerOne Media in East Greenbush,
N.Y., during 2005. Before that, he was a Web developer
for the University of Florida's Levin College of Law from
2004-2005. Buchholz received his bachelor's degree
in liberal arts from Siena Heights University.
Jian Wang, of Ypsilanti, senior technology
analyst, Institutional Research and Information Management.
Previously, Wang was a Unix/Window systems administrator
for Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., from 2005-2006.
Before that, he was a systems/applications administrator
at Computer Task Group, Inc., in Southfield, from 2002-2005.
Wang received his master's degree and bachelor's degree
in computer science, both from Shaanxi Normal University
in Xi'an, China. He also has another master's degree in
computer science from Eastern Michigan University.
Others receiving appointments are:
Tracy Pytlak, of Redford, payroll practitioner I.
Sharyn Hoard, of Plymouth, secretary II, School of Health
Sciences.
Camille Humble, of Milan, postal clerk, administrative
support services.
Renee Gauthier, of Ypsilanti, police dispatcher, parking.
James McKee, of Saline, custodian, custodial services.
Robert Dawson, of Adrian, groundsperson, grounds, walks
and roadways.
Cherie Burkheiser, of Ann Arbor, accountant I, grant accounting.
