Kudos & Congratulations

UIT staff recognized for their excellent work

Congratulations to John Ipson (Information Security Office) and Robert Crawford (University Support Services) for winning the last prize drawing!

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Thank you, Kelli Blake, for your hard work in the College of Pharmacy, for the deployment of the new cybersecurity toolset. We wouldn’t be able to get this done without your help.

~  Samantha Midgley, CPCSS

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Thomas Murray — Thank you for always going above and beyond to ensure that my team has minimal downtime with their Teams phones! You show up with a great attitude, and I never have to have you come out twice for the same issue. Thank you, and you are much appreciated!

Joshua Vasquez — Just want to take the time to tell you thank you for always following up on any requests that I submit and ensuring that the issue is resolved before closing my tickets!

Denise Kovacevic — I believe you are new to the team; I wanted to thank you for reaching out for clarification to ensure that my team’s needs were addressed and that there was no confusion. Thank you for coordinating with me and not hesitating to reach out!

~ Julie Bentley, Infection Prevention

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I want to send a kudos for Jeremy Burns. We had numerous issues with our network jacks and printers, and he was quick and successful in resolving these issues for our department. He is pleasant and a happy face when he walks in. He is always so efficient in everything he does. We appreciate all the help he has given the CDA in our new space. THANKS, JEREMY!!

~ LeeAnn Zappitello, Center for Disability and Access

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On behalf of Care Navigation, I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the swift recovery and restoration of services during the fiber cut on May 3. While many worked tirelessly behind the scenes, I would like to personally recognize and thank the following individuals for their remarkable dedication and expertise in implementing the necessary workaround solutions:

• Dave Tubbs
• Adam Wilhoit (ITS)
• Clark Nelson
• Chris Livingston

Your commitment to ensuring minimal disruption during this critical time made a tremendous difference, and your leadership in navigating this challenge was truly outstanding.

Thank you for your unwavering support in maintaining excellence and for your continuous drive for innovation. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and skilled team working together to ensure the success of our organization.

~ Desirae Allen, Care Navigation

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Thank you, Heather Winters, for always being so helpful with all of my phone-related questions. Your willingness to assist no matter how small or big the issue is truly appreciated.

~ Nikki Nelson, Huntsman Mental Health Institute

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Barb Iannucci. Barb went above and beyond in leading the successful implementation of our new software, Utah 360, and its launch in the app stores. In addition to managing her own workload, she dedicated hours to navigating technical challenges with app stores and coordinating with the third-party implementation team. Her expertise, perseverance, and commitment ensured the project’s success — without her, we simply couldn’t have done it. Her dedication truly exemplifies teamwork and excellence!

~ Sarah Williams, Office of Chief Operating Officer

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Thank you, Mohamed Hamud! Your work in organizing 250+ floor plans and updating nearly 400 spreadsheets has been a game-changer for our project. We wouldn’t be nearly as prepared without you — you’re amazing!

Thank you, Kim Tanner, James Rice, and Syndi Haywood! Your support and engagement across projects have is appreciated!

Thank you, Clay Postma! In just my first two months, you’ve helped me navigate UIT, campus, and UHealth, making it easier to connect the dots.

Thank you, Samantha Lankford! Your problem-solving skills and support across projects have been invaluable. I appreciate our weekly updates and all the insight you bring!

Thank you, John Nielson! Your engagement throughout our project has been incredibly helpful, and I appreciate you for helping me build connections across UIT since I started.

Thank you, Jesse Drake and Larrisa Beth Turner! Node 4 keeps me informed on everything happening at UIT, and your support with communication plans across projects has been so helpful.

Thank you, Nathan Allred and Dave Griffin! Your expertise and attention to detail across multiple projects ensure data is refined to meet each team’s specific needs — I'm grateful.

Thank you, John Penrose! Your leadership has made onboarding seamless. I continue to learn from you and appreciate your openness to all my questions along the way.

~ Briettny Curtner, Deputy Chief Information Officer organization

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Patrick Harris is an example of excellence! His extensive knowledge and consistent support with our knowledge articles has been invaluable. Patrick responds quickly and is a trusted resource for our team.

~ Julie Bailey, Chief Technology Officer organization

 

 

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