Employees of the Month

Mason Lugo joined the LU family one year ago working directly for the Grounds -Waste, Streets and Recycling crew. He started working with our team to help with our maintenance needs, and quickly transitioned to the Waste and Recycling collections group and acquired his CDL License. Since then, he has exceeded expectations with his strong work ethic, good attitude, and leadership skills. He enjoys working and building cars, spending time with friends, listening to music, and working on self-improvement. We love having Mason in our team and hope he continues to succeed in this field. Thank you, Mason, for your hard work!

Clara Gonzalez has been an invaluable member of the Liberty team for over a year, playing a pivotal role in ensuring the collective success of our endeavors. Her leadership style, characterized by compassion, honesty, and kindness, sets a standard of excellence that inspires those around her. Clara's ability to empathize, communicate effectively, and provide care to others is truly remarkable and unmatched. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Clara finds joy in creating cherished memories with her family through adventures and quality time together. She embraces the beauty of nature alongside her beloved dog, finding solace in hiking and outdoor activities. Clara's exceptional work ethic is matched only by her warmth and inclusive

Makayla is a new member of the Liberty University Family and has been with us for 9 months serving as a Service Advisor/ Liaison for the Transportation Department. She is very dedicated to her job and Liberty University's mission. Mrs. Makayla has been married for 5 years to Mr. Jared Harris. Loves her cats, reading books and cooking but loves to bake the most. We enjoy having Makayla in the Transportation department as she has been a great addition to the Transportation family and enjoys the comradery that she has with the employees in the department.

"William Faber is one of the longest-tenured staff members for the Office of Spiritual Development (OSD). He was one of the original hires in 2016 when OSD was restructured into its current format, and as such, he played a critical part in establishing the foundation and culture of the team. Today, he’s a critical keeper of that culture. As a director within the Creative team, his primary job is to be the organizational link between the creative team and other departments within the University, both internal and external. In that respect, his job is inherently relational, and that’s where William’s thrives. He’s one of the friendliest, most welcoming members of the OSD staff. He’s humble. He’s kind. He’s the kind of person everyone wants to be friends with, and when you stop by his office, you just naturally end up wanting to linger a bit longer. Beyond work, he’s got the undisputed best shoe game in all of OSD, and the largest collection to match. But if you want to get him riled up, just tell him LeBron is better than Jordan." - Josh Rutledge, VP of OSD

Congratulations to Seth Wilson, our Employee of the Month! With over eight years of dedicated service to LU, Seth has been an integral part of our team, and for the past two years, he has excelled as our Director of Workforce Management. Under Seth's leadership, his team plays a crucial role in supporting all our Enrollment Call Center departments, ensuring smooth and efficient workforce operations. His commitment, leadership, and positive attitude make him a joy to work with and an invaluable asset to Enrollment Management. We are fortunate to have Seth on our team!

Claire Haag joined the Tax Services Department in May of 2023 and has quickly become a valued member of our team, recently being promoted to senior tax accountant. She’s a graduate of Liberty University (undergrad and masters) and came to us with experience in public accounting. Her primary responsibility over the last year has been state and local tax filings which requires an inquisitive attitude, attention to detail, tax law research, and effective communication. She has also taken on training new staff, and we are appreciative of her servant’s heart, positive attitude, and willingness to tackle new challenges. Congratulations, Claire!

In his time at LUPD, Officer Stursberg has consistently gone above and beyond what is asked of him to ensure operational readiness for the department.  He is excelling in his role as K-9 Handler with Hvezda; and Ofc. Stursberg has stepped up, once again and without complaint, to ensure Patrol shifts are staffed including, working multiple weeks of overnight shifts. In all of this, Ofc. Stursberg has not complained, maintained a positive, humble, attitude, and maintained all necessary training for K-9 Certification.  Ofc. Stursberg exemplifies what is desired in an employee at Liberty University.

Cindy Dixon has been an important part of the Financial Aid Contact Center for over a year. Cindy is a light to her team and the office each and every day. Since beginning her time here in the FACC, she has met and exceeded all expectations. She offers a helping hand to her supervisor, coworkers, and our students on a daily basis. From helping with inbounds, taking chats, and answering questions from those around her, Cindy never fails to provide comfort, a smile, and comedic relief in each interaction.

Mickey is a selfless servant leader who loves Liberty and is a great encourager of our staff. He sincerely cares for our people and meets many needs throughout our department. He is a great problem solver and one of our most trusted leaders. We are blessed to have him at Liberty.

Trish has served as an Academic Evaluator on the Degree Conferral team for nearly 3 years. She is dedicated to serving our students with excellence and goes above and beyond to ensure they know what is required for degree completion. She has a servant’s heart and gets great joy out of helping her students and teammates. She is a valued member of our team, and we are thankful to get to serve with her each day. Congrats, Trish!

At the heart of the Marketing Department operations is the quality control team, who ensure our pieces are clear, efficient, and consistent while well representing the University. One specific standout this month is Brian Shesko who has been a key asset on this team for nearly 5 years. In addition to meticulously reviewing a high volume of pieces for the marketing teams, he supports the social team with editing and reviewing content. Brain, your keen eye for detail and exceptional editing skills are invaluable to our team! The precision and care you bring to every project ensure that we consistently deliver high-quality work and your dedication not only refines our outputs but also elevates our collective success. We are better because of you!

Since joining our staff in March 2023, Anna has become an integral part of our Donor Services team. Her dedication to honor the Lord in all she does is evidenced in her determination to do her work with excellence. Her professional demeanor is most obvious during our times of increased workload, with her pleasant responses and calm spirit, regardless of outside influences. Her willingness to learn new processes and her servant’s heart, helping wherever needed, is greatly appreciated by all members of the team. Anna serves our donors and Liberty University well. We thank God that she shines His light daily in our office.