Jazz Brunch

Dedicated and loyal employees make LSU’s mission possible. The annual Jazz Brunch recognizes and honors LSU employees who have demonstrated exceptional dedication in their 25+ years of LSU service (in increments of 5 years). This annual gathering brings honorees together in an atmosphere of appreciation, meaningful recognition, and a shared sense of Tiger pride. Their enduring contributions continue to shape the university’s legacy.

 

2026 Honorees

60 Years of Service

  • James D Hardy Jr., School of History, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

50 Years of Service

  • Jerry Draayer, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science

45 Years of Service

  • Charles Delzell, Department of Mathematics, College of Science
  • George Voyiadjis, College of Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Michael Burnett, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education Evaluation, College of Agriculture

40 Years of Service

  • Alan Baumeister, School of Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Darrell Henry, College of Science, College of Science
  • Gary Sanger, School of Finance, College of Business
  • Helmut Schneider, College of Business, College of Business
  • James Garand, School of Political Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Janice Goodloe, International Services, Office of Global Engagement
  • John Hopkins, Department of Chemistry, College of Science
  • Kresimir Rupnik, Department of Chemistry, College of Science
  • Nathan Brener, School of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Padmanabhan Sundar, Department of Mathematics, College of Science
  • Renee Edwards, Communication Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Rod Parker, College of Art and Design, College of Art and Design

35 Years of Service

  • Carol Barry, School of Library and Information Science, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • David Koppelman, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Bhaba Sarker, School of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Eugene Kennedy, College of Human Sciences and Education, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Heather McKillop, School of Geography and Anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • J Desmond, School of Architecture, College of Art and Design
  • J Ramanujam, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
  • James Madden, Department of Mathematics, College of Science
  • Katie Cherry, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Laurie Herrin, Student Employment Office, Oline Career Center
  • Michael Hooks, Campus Safety, Preparedness and Emergency Response, Campus Safety, Preparedness and Emergency Response
  • Michael Smith, Data Architecture, Office of Information Technology Services
  • Patrice Gremillion, Account Payable and Travel, Office of Accounting Services,
  • Patrick DiMario, College of Science, College of Science
  • Peter Wolenski, Department of Mathematics, College of Science
  • Ramachandran Vaidyanathan, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Robert Lynn Paulsell, Louisiana Geological Survey, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Tammie Tibbitts, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Tara Landry, School of Social Work, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Timothy Chandler, School of Management, College of Business
  • Vincent Mitts, Human Resources, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Ya'el Lofton, NCAA Football, Athletics 

30 Years of Service

  • Andrea Jones, Professional Development, College of Business
  • Catherine Lemieux, School of Social Work, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Chad Gothreaux, College of Human Sciences and Education, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Daniel Cohen, Department of Mathematics, College of Science
  • Danny Mahaffey, Facility and Property Oversight, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Dennis Shaver, Leadership and Strategy, Athletics
  • Gregg Pettis, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
  • Grover Waldrop, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
  • J. Trahan, Department of Student and Academic Affairs, Law Center
  • Jeremy Songne, Network Engineering, Office of Information Technology Services
  • Kenneth Schafer, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science
  • Kristy Anthony, Instructional Design & Development, LSU Online
  • Leah Jewett, Special Collections, Libraries
  • Leslie Koptcho, School of Art, College of Art and Design
  • Letitia Lowe-Ardoin, School of Accounting, College of Business
  • Marsha Cuddeback, College of Art and Design, College of Art and Design
  • Miriam Segar, Operations, Athletics
  • Phillip Sprunger, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science
  • Reginald Jones, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Sai Pinnepalli, Center for Computational Technology, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Susan Crochet, Office of Information Technology Services, Office of Information Technology Services
  • V. Slawson Jr., School of Finance, College of Business

25 Years of Service

  • Aixin Hou, Environmental Science, College of Coast and Environment
  • Albert Watanabe, Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Alejandro Cortazar, Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Andi Donmyer, Petroleum Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Andreas Giger, School of Music, College of Music and Dramatic Arts
  • Anthony Gonce, LSU System Department of Internal Auditing, LSU System Department of Internal Auditing
  • Brian Andrews, Electrical Supervision, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Bunnie Cannon, School of Veterinary Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Candence Robillard, High School, University Laboratory School
  • Carlos Bilberry, Police, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Casey Bennett, Office Administration, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Chaunda Mitchell, LSU System Division of Engagement, Civil Rights and Title IX
  • Chenta Franklin, School of Art, College of Art and Design
  • Christopher Cleaver, Geological Oceanography, College of Coast and Environment
  • Christopher Tusa, Department of English, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Dana Mitchell, Department of Academic Programs and Student Services, College of Art and Design
  • Daphne James, Student Affairs, Law Center
  • David Young, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science
  • Deana Clement Delage, Accounts Payable, Office of Accounting Services
  • Eric Schmitt, Department of English, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Heidi Thompson, Department of Student and Academic Affairs, Law Center
  • Isaac Clark, Information Technologies, Law Center
  • Jacanda Martin, Payroll, Office of Accounting Services
  • Jennifer Cramer, Special Collections, Libraries
  • John Teasley II, HVAC, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Joseph Bell, School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering
  • Kathleen Bratton, School of Political Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Kathryn Simino, Department of Student and Academic Affairs, Law Center
  • Kelli Webber, Registrar, Enrollment Management
  • Kendra Shultz, Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Kimberly Carr, Middle School, University Laboratory School
  • Kristy Elliott, Innovation & Ecosystem Development, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Kyungmin Ham, Center for Advanced Microstructures and Devices, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Leonard Ray, School of Political Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Leshny Brent, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Lisa-Mae Phelps, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Lois Curry, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Loveness Schafer, Office of Global Engagement, Department of Academic Affairs
  • Lydia Lafleur, School of Accounting, College of Business
  • Michael Russo, Scholarly Publishing and Analytics, Libraries
  • Michael Blandino, Roger Hadfield Ogden Honors College, Department of Academic Affairs
  • Michaelene Walsh, School of Art, College of Art and Design
  • Michelle Livermore, College of Human Sciences and Education, College of Human Sciences and Education
  • Mitzi Madere, Law Enforcement Online, Office of Research and Economic Development
  • Nada Sedlan, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Nicole Green, Financial Operations and Projects, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Olufunke Talabi, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Paul James Jr., Desktop Operations, Office of Information Technology Services
  • Qiancheng Li, Department of World Languages, Literatures, and Culture, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Robert Starkey II, Womens Basketball, Athletics
  • Rouchelle Gage, Radiology, School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Santos Garcia, Building Services, Facility and Property Oversight
  • Sophie Warny, Department of Geology and Geophysics, College of Science
  • Steven Hand, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science
  • Steven Gonzales, Information Technologies, College of Engineering
  • Timothy Knoff, Distance Learning, LSU Online
  • Yung-Chiao Wei, School of Music, College of Music and Dramatic Arts