The Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents approved
the appointments of 22 new staff at its regular meeting
Sept. 22.
Of the 22 appointments, five (23 percent) are females
and 17 (77 percent) are males. The group includes 18 Caucasians
(82 percent) and four African Americans (18 percent).
Those receiving appointments are:
Eric Oakley, of Canton, Mich., assistant
coach, softball/recruiting coordinator, intercollegiate
athletics. He will serve as pitching and catching coach.
Previously, Oakley was assistant women's softball coach
at Eastern Michigan University from 2006-2009, where he
served as first base coach and coached outfielders and
baserunning. Oakley received his bachelor's degree
in political science from Eastern Michigan University.
John Gelsomino, of Naples, Fla., associate
director, enterprise application services, DoIT-enterprise
applications and services. Gelsomino previously was a director
of professional services for ASG Software Solutions from
2007-2009. Before that, he was director, enterprise applications,
for Alaska USA FCU from 2006-2007. Gelsomino received his
master's degree in computer science from Suffield University
in Massachusetts and his bachelor's degree in computer
science from Adelphi University in Long Island, N.Y.
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Kraft |
Walter Kraft, of Royal Oak, vice president,
communications and public affairs. Kraft previously was
executive vice president for Caponigro Public Relations
in Southfield from 2002-2009. Before that, Kraft was news
director at WXYZ-TV in Detroit from 1992-1997. Kraft received
his bachelor's degree in telecommunications from Michigan
State University.
Adam Meyer, of Kirkwood, Maryland, director
of students with disabilities, students with disabilities
office. Prior to coming to Eastern Michigan University,
Meyer was disability services program manager at Saint
Louis University from 2008-2009. Before, that Meyer was
disability services counselor there from 2004-2008. Meyer
received his doctorate in higher education administration
from Saint Louis University; his master's degree in rehabilitation
counseling from Southern Illinois University; and his bachelor's
degree in marketing from Saint Louis University.
Edward Bozek, of Howell, undistributed
maintenance labor, HVAC control specialist. Bozek previously
was a maintenance mechanic/supervisor/mechanic air conditioning
and heat for Chrysler Technical Center from 1992-2009.
Bozek received his bachelor's degree in industrial management
from Baker College.
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Edwards |
Allan Edwards, of Ypsilanti, information
systems specialist, physical plant office. Previously,
Edwards was a lab technician in EMU's ATCS/information
technology labs from 2008-2009. Before that, he was a networking
administrative assistant for EMU's College of Technology
from 2006-2008. Edwards received bachelor's degrees in
Japanese language and culture, and network and information
technology administration, both from Eastern Michigan University.
Bruce Urbanski, of Plymouth, building
automation specialist, HVAC heating ventilation, AC. Urbanski
previously was a service technician for Advanced Air Services
in Livonia from 2007-2009. Before that, he was a controls
and HVAC/service -controls technician for Controlled Temperature
in Walled Lake from 2005-2007. Urbanski received his associate's
degree in climate systems technology from Schoolcraft College.
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Hammond |
Matthew Hammond, of Plymouth, data analyst,
accreditation and assessment, College of Business-dean's
office. Previously, Hammond was a graduate assistant in
the accounting department of EMU's College of Business
from 2008-2009. Before that, he was a bookkeeper for North
Coast Banners & Bags in Ann Arbor from 2005-2006.He
received his bachelor' degree in accounting from Eastern
Michigan University.
Steven J. Smith, of Allendale, Mich.,
assistant athletic trainer, intercollegiate athletics.
Before coming to EMU, Smith provided athletic training
at Grand Valley State University from 2007-2009 and at
Northern Michigan University from 2001-2007. Smith received
his master's degree in public administration/health administration
from Grand Valley State University and his bachelor's degree
in athletic training from Northern Michigan University.
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Heinrichs |
Gregg Heinrichs, of Ann Arbor, academic
adviser I, academic advising center. Previously, Heinrichs
was an adjunct lecturer in EMU's Department of English
from 1998-2009 and an adjunct lecturer in EMU's Division
of Academic Affairs from 2001-2009. He also was interim
coordinator of PASS (Promote Academic Survival and Success),
FIG (First-Year Interest Groups) and University Retention
Programs from 2007-2009. Heinrichs received both his master's
degree and bachelor's degree in English from Oakland University.
Sharon Mack, of Dearborn, program coordinator,
advising service center, retention services. Prior to coming
to EMU, Mack was interim director of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn's College of Arts, Sciences and Letters
Cooperative Education Program from 2008-2009. Before that,
she was a university counselor I for academic affairs at
Wayne State University from 2004-2008. Mack received her
master's degree in adult and continuing education from
Michigan State University and her bachelor's degree in
general studies/communications from Wayne State University.
Gene Skidmore, of Dexter, coordinator,
admissions visit program, admissions internal operations.
Previously, Skidmore was in corporate purchasing/inside
sales for ALRO Steel Corporation in Jackson, Mich., from
2008-2009. Before that, Skidmore was assistant sports information
director for the University of Michigan during 2008 and
assistant football recruiting coordinator there from 2004-2008,
Skidmore received his bachelor's degree in pubic relations
from Eastern Michigan University.
Mary Tallman, of Jackson, regional manager,
continuing education, Continuing Education Regional Center
in Jackson. Before coming to EMU, Tallman was an education
coordinator at Recycling Jackson in Jackson County, Mich.,
from 2008-2009. She also was a Title I parent liaison for
Jackson Arts & Technology during 2008. Tallman received
her master's degree in education from Spring Arbor University
and her bachelor's degree in fine arts from the University
of Michigan.
Taye Teklemariam, of Ypsilanti, assistant
unit manager, dining services. Teklemariam previously was
conference operation manager for Eagle Crest Management
Corporation from 2007-2009. Before that, he was assistant
food and beverage director for the Doubletree Hotel-Detroit
in Romulus from 2004-2006.
Others receiving appointments are:
Russell Angerer, of Dundee, Mich., foreperson,
custodial services.
Ronald Austin, of Northville, manager,
women's basketball operations, intercollegiate athletics.
Amanda Gagern, of Inkster, campus police
officer, Department of Public Safety.
Joseph Hogan, of Belleville,
campus police officer, Department of Public Safety.
Sheri Hillman, of Chelsea,
secretary II, teacher education.
Adam Martin, of Albion, facilities attendant,
intercollegiate athletics, maintenance.
Trisha Moore, of Flat
Rock, Mich., dining services unit leader 1, dining services.
Carl Smith, of Ypsilanti
Township, stationary engineer, heating plant.
