NGU Faculty and Staff Begin the Year with Special Service and Recognitions
Posted on: August 16, 2024
Tigerville, SC—North Greenville University (NGU) prepared to open the fall 2025 semester with a time of worship, a message from President Gene C. Fant, Jr., and special recognitions for faculty and staff members during a chapel service for university personnel on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
President Fant highlighted faculty and staff promotions, welcomed new hires, and awarded 49 certificates and plaques for NGU personnel celebrating five-year service milestones.
The chapel service also featured presentations of the Lamar Chapman Faculty and Staff Awards, which recognize the distinguished service of two individuals each year.
The Lamar Chapman Faculty Award recipient is Dr. Jeff Williams. Williams is an associate professor and Department Chair of Health Science where he has been serving as a full-time faculty member for 10 years.
“He is well respected by coaches, athletic and academic leadership, students, and faculty, faithfully serving as the Faculty Athletic Representative, advisor, mentor, and colleague,” said President Fant. “Jeff brings a strong Christian worldview, compassion, empathy, and service to the University.”
The Lamar Chapman Staff Award recipient is Mrs. Missy Conard. Conard has served at NGU for 10 years, most of her time as the administrative assistant to the Provost. She was previously an academic secretary for three academic deans and their faculties.
“Missy loves the Lord, she loves the faculty and staff, and she loves students,” President Fant said. “Missy is always willing to go the extra mile to serve others, mentor younger women, and navigate difficult situations. She is a blessing and everything about academics at NGU is better because of Missy’s work in this strategic role.”
At the conclusion of the service, NGU faculty and staff gathered for lunch in Todd Dining Hall.
Those celebrating service milestones include:
25 Years
Cheryl Collier
20 Years
Tony Beam
Zachary Buser
Chris Davis
Eddie Fisher
Ronald Marks
Tina Wells
15 Years
Will Cashion
Jan Foster
Marti Glass
Sarah Hall
Christine Haltiwanger
Dean Norris
10 Years
Deborah Batson
Steve Bielby
Hayley De Gonzalez
Allen Martin
Edwin Mercier
Patricia Mercier
Adam Paschang
Landon Powell
Stephanie Snook
Cameron Stober
Corey Struss
Jared Thomas
Matthew Wireman
5 Years
David Bell
Amanda Bridges
Tommy Corley
Kathy Cribb
Web Drake
John Duncan
Nelson Edwards
Terri Elder
David Eubanks
Wes Evatt
Vicki Hatchell
Angela Horn-Barrett
Alan Kahaly
Tonja Larke
Kelvin Long
Emily Owani
Brenda Peavy
Rachael Russiaky
David Smith
Jennie Stevens
Lamont Sullivan
Myriam Vest
Thomas Willoughby
