Utah Tech presents the

Years of Service & Retirement Ceremonies

November 5th, 2025 | Zion Room

Each year Utah Tech presents eligible employees with Years of Service and Retirement awards. These awards recognize years of service in ten-year increments and include distinctive gifts and awards for the appropriate years of service.

Celebrating our Trailblazers

Years of Service & Retirement Event Details

The 2025 Years of Service & Retirement Ceremonies will take place on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 in the Zion Room.

The Staff Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. and the Faculty Dinner will be at 5:00 p.m.

All invitees are allowed to bring 1 additional guest to join as we celebrate your service to Utah Tech University.

If you have been invited to attend, please RSVP before October 22nd.

RSVP Here

Years of Service & Retirement Ceremonies

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Nov 05, 2025 11:30:00
Years of Service Photos

Check out photos from the 2024 Years of Service luncheon here.

Photos from the 2025 luncheon will be uploaded immediately following the event.

2024 Photos

Years of Service Gift Catalog

Explore our Years of Service gift catalog, where you’ll find a diverse selection of premium gifts to celebrate your dedication and achievements. It’s our way of saying thank you for your exceptional contributions to our academic community.

All Years of Service awardees are eligible to pick 1 gift from the category of award they are receiving.

 

2024 Catalog

Retirees

Denise Daniels
(posthumously)

Elaine Esplin
(retired 03/31/2025)

Wes Christiansen
(retired 05/23/2025)

Kris Davies
(retired 06/30/2025)

Bruce Harris
(retired 06/30/2025)

30 Years of Service

Curt Walker
Professor of Biology

Del Parson
Professor of Art

Dennis Martinez
Professor of Art

Christian Hildebrandt
Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Wellness

 

 

 

Janice Hayden
(retired 06/30/2025)

Michelle McDermott
(retired 06/30/2025)

Robyn Whipple
(retired 09/15/2025)

Cindy Clark
(retired 12/31/2025)

Susan Hart
(retired 12/31/2025)

20 years of service

John Jones
Professor of Psychology / Dept Chair

Clare Banks
Professor of Mathematics

Brenda Sabey
Dean for College of Education

Roberta Cole
Financial Aid Counselor

 

 

 

 

 

Jon Judkins
Head Mens Basketball Coach

Mike Olson
Associate Athletic Director of Academic Services and Student-Athlete Welfare

10 Years of Service

Jeanine Nay
College of the Arts Accountant

Chance Steglich
Associate Director of Upward Bound

Kimberly Jensen
Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene

Julie Chew
Professor of Nursing

Erin Ortiz
Associate Professor of Communication

Vinodh Chellamuthu
Associate Professor of Mathematics / Director of the Research Office

Michael Cartmill
Professor of Spanish

Robert Matheson
Associate Professor of Music

Jeff Yule
Professor of Biology / Director of Booth Honors Program

Ka-Wai Yu
Associate Professor of Music – Cello

Steve Bui
Associate Professor of Exercise Science

Rob Gray
Director of Learning Services / Associate Dean for University College

Shae Curtis
Building Maintenance Manager

James Farnsworth
Community Education Channel Program Engineer

 

 

 

 

 

Travis Rosenberg
Executive Director of Human Resources

John Bowler
Director of Alumni Relations

Scott Allen
Senior Learning Management Systems Administrator

Riley McMullin
Assistant Director of Professional Testing Center

Karman Wilson
Assistant Director of Professional Arts

Jerhett Jerman
Concurrent Enrollment Technical Support Manager

Lauren Golden
Video / Broadcast Production Coordinator

Clint Hansen
Network Operations Manager

Lance Brown
Director of Development

Courtney White
Associate Vice President of Executive Affairs

Ken Beazer
Executive Director of Athletics

Vicki Shurtz
Central Scheduling and Space Utilization Manager

Christine Arlotti
Executive Assistant for Administrative Affairs

Contact

For questions or more information, please contact the University Events Office.

universityevents@utahtech.edu

435-879-4561