Staff
Richard Heller
Director of Student•University Center
Richard Heller received a Bachelor of Arts from St. Mary’s University,
a Master of Arts from Incarnate Word and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Heller has worked for the
Student•University Center since January 1996. He manages and provides
leadership for the Student and University Centers including budget management,
staff supervision, policy formation, and event management for a 200,000
square foot facility that has on average 20,000 users daily. Dr. Heller
serves as a liaison with Auxiliary Services and retail tenants. Additionally,
he markets the facility and services to the campus and local community.
Carole Golder
Assistant Director for Center Services
Carole Golder received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delaware and a Master of Education from the University of South Carolina. She holds a certificate in Campus Program Management from the National Association for Campus Activities. Ms. Golder has worked for the Student•University Center since August 2000. She supervises the conference and customer service programs for the University and Student Centers, including the reservation process, conference marketing, event management, student desk staff training and information desk functions which includes $80,000 in annual sales. Ms. Golder is responsible for ensuring quality event supervision and user services, as well as, to contributing to the accomplishment of the goals of the Student•University Center and the mission of the University.
DeLea Kearse
Business Manager
DeLea Kearse received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Joseph's College. She began working at the Student•University Center in August 2000. The Student•University Center is a complex financial organization receiving support from multiple sources with an annual budget that exceeds $2.5 million. Ms. Kearse is responsible for administering the financial management processes for the Student•University Center, coordinating the accounting procedures for all units of the Student•University Center, insuring compliance with all business practices, managing the internal accounting system for the Student•University Center, and developing the business procedures for the Student•University Center.
Lesia Chandler
Administrative Specialist - Administrative
Lesia Chandler has over 20 years of experience in administrative roles. She began working for the Student*University Center in June 2003. She has received professional training in customer service, business writing, various computer programs and management skills. Mrs. Chandler is responsible for overseeing and managing the Administrative Front Office. She assists in coordinating administrative tasks and daily activities for the Student*University Center under the guidance of the Student Center Director, Associate and Assistant Directors. She also maintains department records, files and databases, plans special events as well as scheduling and coordinating meetings. Mrs. Chandler supervises the student employees in the Administrative Office and oversees the locker rental process at the beginning of each semester. She is responsible for processing all personnel activities, including all new hire orientation, student payroll, maintaining adequate supply inventory, scheduling equipment maintenance, and tracking work order progress and completion status. In addition to these duties, she often assists Managers with various special projects.
Anthony Banks
Program Coordinator
Anthony Banks received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Georgia State University. Mr. Banks has worked for the Student/University Center since July 2001. Previously, he worked as a staff member with Continuing Education. Mr. Banks assists in coordinating facility reservations, specifically providing client support for the campus spaces reserved by the Student/University Center including Urban Life West Exhibit Areas, Urban Life Plaza, Library Plaza, Unity Plaza, General Classroom Plaza (solicitors), Hurt Park and banner space. He manages the University Solicitation Policy for vendor requests and also coordinates data/voice connections related to special projects in the Student/University Center.
Rhonda Counsel
Facilities Coordinator
Rhonda Counsel received a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University. She has worked for the Student*University Center since March, 2006. She is responsible for providing direct management, coordination and supervision to the event set-up, preparation and event management functions as well as carrying out related facility management and operational responsibilities.
Tommy Young
Set-Up Supervisor
Tommy Young began working for the Student•University Center in November 1981. He has received training in parque finishing and has been an ace floor tech. His dedication to the Student•University Center was acknowledged by the creation of an award in his honor, given to individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment and dedication to furthering the mission of the Student•University Center. Mr. Young oversees the set-up of all Student•University Center event space by assessing daily meeting room set-up schedules, coordinating and assigning tasks among the Student Set-Up Crew, Building Managers, and custodial staff in twenty meeting and event spaces, including the ballroom. He is responsible for coordinating a comprehensive floor care schedule; managing an equipment inventory and coordinating event set-up work with the audio-visual, catering and maintenance staffs.
Building Maintenance
The Building Maintenance staff performs advanced level duties in installation, maintenance, repair and renovation tasks related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other building trades work. They conduct inspections on buildings, fixtures, machines, equipment, systems and other structural units regularly and perform preventative maintenance when necessary.
Steven Watts
Skilled Trades Worker
Steven Watts has certification in Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC). Mr. Watts began working in the Student•University Center in January 2001.
Joe Breitbach
Skilled Trades Worker
Joe Breitbach began working in the Student/University Center in April 2003. He possesses expertise in a number of maintenance areas, including: carpentry, plumbing, drywall, flooring, and heating-ventilation-and-air conditioning.
Custodial Staff Day Shift
The day shift Custodial Staff is responsible for performing custodial care for the interior and immediate exterior areas of the University and Student Centers through a comprehensive cleaning schedule designed to achieve high standards of cleanliness and safety. They maintain the common area of the buildings, clean all offices, pressure wash the loading dock areas and assist other staff members with seminars, meetings and all business activity in the building.
Denise Shaw
Custodian II
Ms. Shaw began working for the Student•University Center in July 1987. She is responsible for the third floor of the University Center and the Pete’s Arena in the Bookstore Building.
Rita Bennett
Custodian I
Ms. Bennett began working for the Student•University Center in October 1993. She is responsible for the fourth floor of the University Center.
Mary Carr
Custodian II
Ms. Carr began work for the Student-University Center in January 1999 and was promoted to Custodian II July 2005. Ms. Carr is responsible for the 2nd floor Student Center.
Morris Floyd
Custodian I
Mr. Floyd began working at the Student-University Center in August 2002. He is responsible for the 3rd floor Student Center.
Henry "Hank" Robinson
Custodian II
Mr. Robinson began working for the Student-University Center in May 2003. He is responsible for maintaining the 1st floor of the Student Center.
Custodial Staff Evening Shift
The Evening Shift maintains the common area of the buildings, clean all offices, pressure wash the loading dock areas and assist other staff members with seminars, meetings and all business activity in the building. These individuals are also responsible for maintaining the cleaning schedule for the Student•University Center carpets and windows.
Reginald Wilder
Custodian II
Mr. Wilder began working for the Student•University Center in September 1996. He is responsible for maintaining the common areas of the University Center during the evening shift.
Custodial Staff Night Shift
The responsibilities of the Night Shift are to maintain the floors in throughout the building, the restrooms and to assist with the carpet cleaning as needed.
Jeff Shack
Custodian II
Mr. Shack began working for the Student-University Center July 2001 and was promoted to Custodian II July 2005. He is responsible for Floor Care of the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Student Center on the night Shift.
Telesa Smith
Custodian II
Ms. Smith began working for the Student-University in January 2004. She is responsible for maintaining the Student/University Center common areas on the second shift.
Judy Bigby
Custodian I
Mrs. Bigby began working for the Student-University Center in July 2005. She is responsible for maintaining the 2nd floor of the University Center, including the Bookstore Building.
