The Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) takes great pride in the commitment and impact of its employees. Each year, ACHE hosts an Employee Appreciation & Awards Breakfast to honor years of service, recognize excellence, and celebrate recent promotions. The morning is marked by gratitude, recognition, and a lot of celebration!
Years of Service Honorees:
These team members have been building ACHE’s legacy from the ground up.
5-Year Service Awards:
- Fred Amerud
- Chris Brown
- Lexi Danekas
- Justin DeWitt
- Officer David Dominic
- Sarah Finley
- Ellie Glidewell
- Kim Goines
- Kaci Handlery
- Reed Handlery
- Officer Steven Hodges
- Zary Kamarei
- Garon Kerns
- Lorna Mitchell
- Tracy Morris
- Barry Prior
- Patrick Quarles
- Nixon Rivera
- Monica Rojas Chavez
- Officer Trex Smith
- LaTisha Standokes
- Charity Templeton
- Aubrey Ziegler
- Christian Zotter
Excellence Award Winners
These champions raised the bar and set the standard for excellence across ACHE.
Staff Excellence in Leadership Award: Presented to a staff member who makes outstanding contributions to ACHE’s mission of leading with passion, purpose, and humility.
Recipient: Lindsey Trantham
Staff Excellence in Community Service Award: Presented to a staff member who makes outstanding contributions of service to our institution and/or community.
Recipient: Jarred Rego
Staff Excellence in Stewardship Award: Presented to a staff member who makes outstanding contributions in preserving and effective use of ACHE’s resources.
Recipient: Donna Ruth
Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding contributions to the education of our students.
Recipient: Brandy Ree, PhD
Faculty Excellence in Research Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding scholarly contributions to their respective scientific disciplines.
Recipient: Joanne L. Peterson, PhD
Faculty Excellence in Service Award: Recognizes faculty who make outstanding contributions in service to the institution, to their respective profession, and to the community.
Recipient: Meredith Akins, PhD
Academic Promotions
Hard work and leadership recognized with well-earned academic promotions.
- Meredith Akins, PhD
- Joshua Burns, PhD
- Kaci Handlery, PT, DPT, EdD
- Reed Handlery, PT, DPT, PhD
- Allison Young, PT, DPT, EdD
- Jennifer Moore, PhD