Employees of the Month

As a project coordinator III and Workfront extraordinaire for Marketing, Sophia Good is an invaluable asset to our department and the Academics team. This August marks her 5-year anniversary with Marketing — five years of excellence, encouragement, and enthusiastic Standard Operating Procedure reading. (She not only reads the SOPs but also wants to improve them. We didn’t know that was possible either.) Her attention to detail and client-first attitude are a powerful combination, too. Clients trust her. Co-workers admire her. And we are all better for having Sophia on our team. Congratulations, Sophia — you are truly a Champion for Christ in action.

We are proud to recognize Scott Davis as our Employee of the Month. Scott consistently brings value to our department through his knowledge, dedication, and work ethic. He’s played a key role in major campus projects, including the North Campus Parking Deck, Data Center, Club Sports Complex, and LaHaye and Luurtsema Parking Lots. Outside of work, Scott is a devoted husband and father, and his passion for construction continues at home—he’s currently building a house for his in-laws in Bedford, VA. Thank you, Scott, for your outstanding contributions and the energy you bring to Liberty University. We’re grateful to have you on the team!

Since joining the Electrical Construction Team, Jr. Cruz has demonstrated a strong ambition to grow in the trade. He took the initiative to enroll at the Virginia Technical Institute to further his technical knowledge, showing a clear commitment to professional development. In addition to his studies, Jr. has consistently stepped up to support the team, including taking on the responsibility of locating campus utilities when our Utility Coordinator is unavailable. His reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to go above and beyond have made him a valuable asset to the Electrical Construction Group. We are grateful for Jr.’s contributions and commend his dedication to excellence in all he does. CONGRATULATIONS, Jr., on a job well done

Jacob Turner has been a valued member of the tax team for almost two years. He’s a double-major graduate of Liberty University, a Certified Public Accountant, and came to us with experience in public accounting. Jacob’s primary responsibility is the preparation of the University’s federal tax returns and those of affiliates. His job requires an inquisitive attitude, attention to detail, tax law research, and effective communication. He is always willing to tackle new projects and has taken on the role of reviewer in the past year. We appreciate his professionalism, positive attitude, and willingness to serve. Congratulations, Jacob!

Nikki works tirelessly to help carry out the LU mission for our military-affiliated population. She has helped to implement several systems over the last few years to help increase efficiency, while military student enrollment has continued to steadily increase. She is a jack of all trades, is a leader by example, always giving her all, and cares deeply for our students and our Military Affairs team members. We are so grateful for Nikki and all that she has given to help us grow and improve.

We’re proud to recognize Zack Hammersmith as Employee of the Month. A valued LU Construction team member for eight years, Zack has consistently demonstrated professionalism, craftsmanship, and a strong work ethic. A Lynchburg native, he lives in Boonsboro with his wife Janelle and their three daughters, with a fourth on the way. Outside of work, Zack enjoys kayak fishing and has earned several tournament wins. This past year, he launched his own residential sheetrock business, reflecting his initiative and commitment to his family’s future. Congratulations, Zack, on this well-deserved honor!

We are happy to recognize Katelyn Ramont, one of our Transcript & Verification Specialists, as this month’s standout team member! Katelyn has quickly proven herself to be a fast learner with a natural talent for troubleshooting and problem-solving. Her unwavering positivity and willingness to go above and beyond to support our students make her an invaluable asset to our team.  We’re so grateful to have her on our team!

Jennifer, a 2009 Liberty grad, has been with the Alumni Engagement office for over one year and has made a tremendous impact on the alumni team. With her skill set and ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events, the Alumni office has been able to engage with more alumni through bigger on-campus events as well as the different Chapter events. Her work ethic and high-energy approach have not gone unnoticed as she diligently performs her job to the highest standards. Jennifer has a passion for Liberty University and the Alumni that she serves. While the events that she is asked to organize and participate in are on the rise, her willingness to take on those tasks continues to rise with the ability and attitude to meet the challenges.