Whiddon College of Medicine staff recognized at inaugural breakfast

Attending the Staff Recognition Awards breakfast were, from left, back row: Shannon Brown, John Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., Jeanna Smith, Jennifer Collins and Frank Lucas; front row, Angela O'Neal and Marie Craft. 

Six staff members at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine were honored at a special breakfast on Wednesday, Nov. 9. This is the first year for the Staff Recognition Awards with intentions of it being an annual event. 

John Marymont, M.D., M.B.A., dean of the Whiddon College of Medicine and vice president for medical affairs, recognized the following staff for excellence in job performance, work ethic and willingness to be team players:

• Shannon Brown, assessment coordinator, Division of Medical Education – She was nominated for her “outstanding work performance, excellent software skills and great support to the medical students.” 
• Jennifer Collins, financial operations specialist, USA Center for Lung Biology, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology – “She is the first person thought of when it comes to going above and beyond to assist researchers with grants and any other processes.” 
• Marie Craft, secretary, Department of Microbiology and Immunology – “She is a model employee who demonstrates outstanding work ethic. She is very efficient, timely, and always willing to help anyone in the college.” 
• Frank Lucas, senior associate registrar, Office of Student Affairs – “He exudes professionalism and dedication every day. Frank is always willing to help students, faculty and staff.”
• Angela O’Neal, advisor, Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program; associate director, Office of Research Education and Training – “She is loved by most everyone she meets including faculty, staff and students. She is a gifted communicator and passionate advocate for her graduate students.” 
• Jeanna Smith, director of faculty affairs, Office of Faculty Affairs and Faculty Development – “She goes out of her way to support and to properly train everyone in the department. Jeanna is a team player taking on multiple jobs to be sure the department runs smoothly. She goes above and beyond the call of duty.” 

At the breakfast, the honorees were entered into a drawing for two sets of Hargrove Club tickets to the Nov. 12 football game against Texas State University.