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