Volume 159 | August 7, 2026 | |
Business Affairs Bulletin
August 7, 2026
| | The inside scoop on the people and projects that support UNLV | |
- National Wellness Month with Sonja Rogers
- Campus Wellness Events
- Employee Appreciation Recipients - Chelsea Meggerson and Justin Sechrest
- New Hires
- Promotions
- Anniversaries
- Dates to Remember
| | National Wellness Month with Sonja Rogers | | |
Dear Business Affairs Colleagues,
For many in Business Affairs, August is a busy time. We're about to go into a new academic year, and your work affects every part of campus.
When the pace increases, it’s easy to focus on what needs to be done and put our own needs at the bottom of the list. We tell ourselves that we’ll take better care of ourselves after the semester begins, after the next deadline, or after things settle down. The problem is that another responsibility is usually waiting right behind the one we just completed.
August is National Wellness Month. This year, let it be a reminder that you don’t have to wait for a quieter season to make your well-being a priority. You can begin where you are, with the time and energy you have available right now. To do this, I encourage you to take a couple moments to notice what helps you feel restored, and choose one realistic action that you can return to consistently.
In Business Affairs, the work you do matters, and so do you. As we prepare to begin another academic year, I hope you give your own well-being the same focus and energy you bring to your work.
Don’t just be well. Be RebelWELL.
Sonja Rogers
Health & Wellness Program Manager | RebelWELL
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Sunday, August 9
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Recreation and Wellness Center pool
SRWC members may bring up to three guests at no additional charge, but the member must remain present and in the pool.
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Monday, August 10
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campus Services Building, Room 132
Employees can discuss retirement investments, savings, withdrawals and financial planning. Appointment required.
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Tuesdays, August 11, 18, & 25
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Virtual
Meditative art therapy is for anyone who wants to harness the healing power of art to transform their lives.
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Saturday, August 15
7 - 8 p.m.
Virtual
The session uses adaptable mat- or chair-based movement to support nervous-system regulation.
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Tuesday, August 18
noon - 1 p.m.
Virtual
This webinar addresses procrastination, problem-solving, and personal responsibility.
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Wednesday, August 26
noon - 1 p.m.
Lied Library Makerspace
Group for yarn crafters and yarn curious. Bring a project and learn techniques.
| | Employee Appreciation Recipients |
Chelsea Meggerson, Purchasing and Contracts
Chelsea was nominated for her proactive leadership and the positive culture she has built within Purchasing and Contracts. She consistently responds to requests within 24 hours, meets deadlines, and communicates issues early.
In 2025, she leveraged purchasing consortiums, mentored employees, and encouraged team members to negotiate directly with suppliers, leading to an incredible $1,730,136.13 in departmental cost savings. She also led the implementation of a new contract management system. This has made it easier for the team to plan its workload and address contracts ahead of deadlines.
As a CARE ambassador, Chelsea models the standards she encourages others to follow. She shares information across teams, communicates openly, recognizes employees for their work, and treats her colleagues’ time and responsibilities with respect. She has created an environment where employees understand the reasoning behind decisions. They feel comfortable contributing ideas and working together to find practical solutions.
Thank you, Chelsea, for your leadership and commitment. Your work has a measurable impact on our community.
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Justin Sechrest, Facilities Management
Justin was nominated for his leadership and initiative in the Electrical Shop.
He has taken ownership of major projects, including the University Hall remodel and the Ham Fine Arts restroom refresh. When the shop supervisor was out for several months, he stepped up to make sure daily operations kept running smoothly and important work continued without interruption. During a difficult point in the fiscal year, he also coordinated material orders and helped implement the new campus lighting standards.
Throughout this work, he has remained dependable, positive, and willing to take on anything that was needed to get the job done right. His efforts have supported your coworkers, kept projects moving, and helped maintain a safe and functional campus.
Thank you, Justin, for your initiative and commitment. Your work has makes a meaningful difference to UNLV.
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A warm welcome to all the Business Affairs new hires from last month.
- Dominic Manley, Facilities Management
- Greg Heiman, Purchasing and Contracts
- Jonathan DeLosier, Purchasing and Contracts
- Natalia Dorunitcheva, Facilities Management
- Trish Nicole David, Facilities Management
- Deanna Horton, Facilities Management
- Avery Rivers, Parking and Transportation Services
- Jorge Vargas, Facilities Management
- Justin Garcia, Facilities Management
- Ashley Estrada, Work Order Control Unit
- Michelle Crisostomo, Work Order Control Unit
- Louis Gonzales, Parking and Transportation Services
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Congratulations to all the Business Affairs employees who earned a promotion last month. We're proud of you!
- Caleb Abad, Parking and Transportation Services
- Janine Nakazone, Planning and Construction
- Naomi Gonzalez, Purchasing and Contracts
- Uyen Tran, Facilities Management
- Tyler Murray, Risk Management and Safety
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Congratulations to Business Affairs employees celebrating work anniversaries in August! We're happy you're here.
The listed years of service include the time you’ve worked here at UNLV from your hire date without any breaks in service, regardless of job type or full-time status. If you notice an error in your listing, contact Heather Ortiz.
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- Hiilani Montgomery, 1 year
- John Sherman, 1 year
- Sara Espinoza De Rodriguez, 1 year
- Charmayne Givens, 1 year
- Aytymn Loutsenhizer, 1 year
- Aaron Smith, 1 year
- Noah Bejar, 1 year
- Cameron Phillips, 1 year
- Trinity Reynoso, 2 years
- Hector Binkier Bobadilla, 2 years
- Tarek Zahid, 2 years
- Wendy Guerra, 2 years
- Anthony Rojas, 3 years
- Ricardo Garcia, 4 years
- Barry Redmond Jr, 4 years
- Casey Lee, 4 years
- K.O. Moore, 4 years
- Emanuel Williams, 4 years
- Oscar Estrada, 4 years
- Samuel Mccormick, 4 years
- Jaqui Gomez, 4 years
- Michael T. Bryant, 4 years
- Trent Turner III, 4 years
- Kelly Johnson, 4 years
- Nohealani Benicarlo, 4 years
- Christopher Johnson, 5 years
- Ashlyn Au Hoy, 5 years
- Nichole Staker, 7 years
- Grace Scheidt, 7 years
- Sabrina Vera, 7 years
- Debra Schiavone, 7 years
- Adrienne Joyner, 7 years
- Aldo Cedillo Casas, 7 years
- Kim Goss, 8 years
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- Miguel Ayala, 8 years
- Ashley Kordestani, 8 years
- Nestor Romo, 8 years
- Brent Webber, 9 years
- Tanya Webb, 9 years
- Joseph Tammaro, 9 years
- Ronald Singer, 9 years
- Jonathan Lee, 9 years
- Nicholas Dudgeon, 9 years
- John Treston, 10 years
- Xinia Carver, 10 years
- Wyatt Thompson, 10 years
- Garrett Hedges, 11 years
- Cristina Judkins, 11 years
- Callie Vaughn, 12 years
- Andres DeLeon, 13 years
- Dwayne Brown, 14 years
- Patricia Ceballos-Victoria, 14 years
- Ema Quiroz, 18 years
- Alexandra Nikolich, 18 years
- Martha Pittman, 19 years
- Timothy McTigue, 21 years
- Randy Hataburda, 21 years
- Linda Nishball-Lee, 22 years
- Veronica Labrada, 22 years
- Kelly Owsley, 24 years
- Kinesha Davis, 24 years
- Robert Deaver, 24 years
- Brian Rowsell, 27 years
- Debbie Honrath, 27 years
- Salvador Villanueva, 28 years
- Jason Nibert, 30 years
- Chelsea Herrington, 30 years
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- August 1 - 31 - National Wellness Month
- August 14 - Summer Session III ends
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