FGCU celebrates employee milestones for September 2026

September 07, 2026

Celebrate your fellow Eagles who have reached new career milestones in September. Information on this list was provided by Human Resources.

YEARS OF SERVICE

20 Years

Dr. Locksley Knibbs | Assistant Director of Academic Advising, College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Shawn Felton | Dean, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
June Gutknecht | Associate Controller of Financial Statements & Audits, University Controller
Robert Green Jr. | University Greeter, Community Engagement & Outreach

15 Years

10 Years

Dave Rollins | Head Coach, Swimming & Diving
Kristi Tautznik | ELLM Literacy Coach I, ELLM Literacy Program
Paige Saboe | Manager of Campus Reservations, Event Planning
Rebecca Sherry | Substance Abuse Counselor, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

5 Years

Cindy Learned | Assistant Vice President of Advancement Operations, University Advancement
Christopher McLaughlin | Electrician II, Building Maintenance
Desiree Kittle | Business Analyst II, IT Project Management
Yasmin Galindo | Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions

1 Year

Avery Rust | Academic Advisor I, Marieb College of Health & Human Services
Crystal Ferreiro | Student Accounts Receivable Specialist I, Student Account Services
Grayson Blalock | Athletics Communications Coordinator, Athletics
Hannah Whiteman | Coordinator of Writing Lab, Academic Success
Jo-el Ann Fishburn | Administrative Specialist II, Lutgert College of Business
Dr. Jonathan Harwell | Associate Dean of Research & Engagement, University Library
Justin Rydberg | IT Client Services Specialist I, User Services
Katelyn Murphy | Instructor I of Social Work, Department of Social Work
Katie Cook | Administrative Specialist, Occupational Therapy Program
Kris DuFault | Coordinator of Employee Relations, Human Resources
Melissa Martinez | Academic Support Coordinator of Skills Development, Center for Academic Achievement
Michael Ziegler | Athletics Communications Coordinator, Athletics
Tariq Humes | Assistant Athletics Director of Major Gifts, Major & Planned Gifts
Vanessa Mastropola | Assistant Director of Leadership Giving, Annual Leadership Giving