“We are very fortunate to have had such a positive response to the idea of a Staff Council at Tech. From the information sessions conducted over the summer, to the nominations and elections this past fall, staff are very much eager to participate,” said Christie Stewart, associate director of Campus Recreation and vice chair of the Staff Council. “We could certainly not have done this without the support of Tech’s leadership as well as the greater community.”  

The following staff members, listed by Job Classification and Compensation System (JCCS) category, will begin their initial term on the Georgia Tech Staff Council at the beginning of the spring semester.

Administrative and Professional: 8 seats

• Rick Clark - Director, Undergraduate Admission
• Debbie Dorsey - Director of Administration, Student Affairs
• LaJauna Ellis - Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Engineering
• Alex Gutierrez - Marketing Specialist, Parking and Transportation
• Melissa Moore - Director of Communications, Campus Services
• Gerri Naramore - Director of Financial Administration, Office of the Provost and Executive VP for Research
• Laura Pusateri - Manager of Special Events and Protocol, Institute Communications
• Craig Womack - Director of Undergraduate Programs, Scheller College of Business

Skilled Trades: 5 seats

• Jeffery Bridges - AC Mechanic II, Facilities Management
• Bill Halabi - Area Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
• Tommy Little - Associate Director of Building Services, Facilities Management
• Garry Lockerman - Area Maintenance Manager, Facilities Management
• Deborah Miller - Custodian II, Facilities Management

Scientific and Research: 2 seats

• Stephen Holbrook - Physician, Stamps Health Services
• Brandon Shaw - Fire Safety Specialist, Environmental Health and Safety

Information Technology: 1 seat

•  Leslie Hall - Senior Business Analyst, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Development: 1 seat

• Meredith Schnepp - Development Associate, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

As with the appointed Staff Council, this elected Staff Council is charged with serving as a conduit for views that represent the greater staff population and provide insight to the executive and senior leadership on how decisions regarding policies, procedures, and investments affect this segment of the campus community.

 “The staff at Tech deserves a voice elected by their peers to help carry their message and have a positive impact on campus.” said Dwayne Palmer, lead information technology project manager in the Office of Information Technology and chair of the appointed Staff Council. “There is work to do moving forward and we all can and should participate – even if you are not an elected council member.  All staff members at Tech are encouraged to get involved and help make a difference.”

Currently, the Staff Council has formed the following committees through which they will make recommendations to Tech’s executive leadership:

• Employee Engagement
• Employee Health and Well-being
• Campus Physical Environment
• Compensation and Benefits
• Communications

For complete information on the Staff Council, including information on the newly elected council and how you can get involved, visit www.staffcouncil.gatech.edu. All questions may be submitted to staffcouncil@gatech.edu.