{"id":18930,"date":"2025-05-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18930"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:49:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:49:01","slug":"congratulations-to-the-jack-breslin-distinguished-staff-award-recipients-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18930","title":{"rendered":"Congratulations to the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Recipients!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award honors MSU support staff members annually. Colleagues submit nominations of individuals who demonstrate the qualities of Jack Breslin, who served MSU as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator, and steadfast advocate, personifying the \u201cSpartan Spirit.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations to this year\u2019s recipients<sup>1<\/sup>: Melanie McNutt, Bob Rasico Jr., Sarah Reimer, Rebecca Shannon-Kortes, and Jessica Wright! These recipients display excellence in their job performance, a supportive attitude, and significant contributions to MSU. On April 14, they were honored at an awards ceremony at the Kellogg Center along with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19100\" target=\"_blank\">Ruth Jameyson \u201cAbove and Beyond\u201d<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=19087\" target=\"_blank\">Gliozzo Clerical-Technical Recognition award<\/a> recipients.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch a recording of the event below or on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/z8TB9Uxj5p4?si=93Po-6m_vg58nt0d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z8TB9Uxj5p4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Melanie McNutt<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Melanic McNutt on stage during the ceremony as she is introduced.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19117\" data-id=\"19117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-036-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Melanie McNutt, a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award winner, is introduced by Jeff Magnuson, Award Selection Committee Member.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Melanic McNutt standing at a podium and speaking during the ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19118\" data-id=\"19118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-038-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Melanie McNutt speaking during the ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"standing on stage are Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Melanie McNutt, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Jeff Magnuson, Award Selection Committee Member.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19120\" data-id=\"19120\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-041-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Melanie McNutt, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, and Jeff Magnuson, Award Selection Committee Member.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Melanie McNutt is a Training Program Developer for Digital Strategies and Services, which is a part of MSU IT that supports Student Life and Engagement, and has worked at MSU for 30 years. She serves on the leadership team that defines strategic priorities, key initiatives, and the long-term vision of technology support for the more than 6,500 employees of Student Life and Engagement. Melanie is known for her remarkable ability to build strong, positive working relationships with people at all levels of the organization and prioritizes getting to know new team members and making them feel welcome. Melanie\u2019s colleagues had this to say about her:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMelanie drives both efficiency and effectiveness across the division in many ways. A huge example of this is her commitment to completely equipping herself with the knowledge she needs to complete a task. She practices, rewrites, researches and anything else she needs to do to tackle a project quickly, efficiently and accurately.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHer colleagues appreciate her warmth, kindness, and unwavering support. Whether interacting with team members, leadership, or students, Melanie consistently fosters an environment of trust and collaboration. She shows genuine interest in people and their well-being.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe is a passionate advocate for integrating DEI principles into our communication and training resources, ensuring that our materials are inclusive, accessible, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below or on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/iwkp_oHfhT8?si=O8A-_NiCu4C4CJZQ\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube for a more personal look at Melanie<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iwkp_oHfhT8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bob Rasico Jr.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Bob Rasico Jr., a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award winner, speaking at a podium during the awards ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19121\" data-id=\"19121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-045-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Bob Rasico Jr., a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award winner, speaking during the awards ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Sharri Reese (left), Award Selection Committee Member, introduces Bob Rasico Jr. on stage during the ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19122\" data-id=\"19122\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-046-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sherri Reese (left), Award Selection Committee Member, introduces Bob Rasico Jr. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, Sharri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, Bob Rasico Jr., 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19123\" data-id=\"19123\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-049-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, Sherri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, Bob Rasico Jr., 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bob Rasico Jr. is an Engineer and Architect for the Department of Chemistry and has worked at MSU for 37 years. Described by his colleagues as \u201cthe busiest person in the building,\u201d his many responsibilities include designing, analyzing, and altering plans, prototypes, and structures to ensure the 280,000 square foot chemistry building is operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Bob\u2019s exceptional knowledge of the chemistry building\u2019s operations is only matched by his dedication to ensuring a safe and functioning environment for its research and teaching facilities. Here is what his colleagues had to say:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI do not know another person who connects as well professionally and personally as Bob does with others, even when pressured for quick and seemingly impossible solutions.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhile his knowledge and skill of every facility and trade applicable to the building are staggering, it is his professionalism and genuine kindness that sets him apart.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBob makes individuals feel heard, feel valued, and feel like their efforts are important to all of MSU Chemistry \u2026 A chance to talk with Bob allows faculty candidates to envision how their new laboratory might look and function\u2026 and see in Bob a collaborator who seeks the best for the prospective faculty member, their career, and their students. The enormous success we\u2019ve had in faculty recruiting in MSU Chemistry \u2026 speaks to the trust that Bob engenders in faculty looking at our department from the outside.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below or on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/IIW8mW2zH3I?si=IsCVD28C87WmQLHK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube for a more personal look at Bob<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IIW8mW2zH3I?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sarah Reimer<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Sarah Reimer (left), a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award winner, is introduced by Sherri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, during the ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19124\" data-id=\"19124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-050-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sarah Reimer (left), a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award winner, is introduced by Sherri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, during the ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19125\" data-id=\"19125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-057-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sarah Reimer speaking during the awards ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Sherri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, Sarah Reimer, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19126\" data-id=\"19126\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-059-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Sherri Reese, Award Selection Committee Member, Sarah Reimer, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah Reimer is the Office Manager of the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station Administrative Office and has worked at MSU for 10 \u00bd years. She wears many hats, including Fiscal Officer, HR Manager, Grants Administration for KBS faculty, and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Staff Advisory Committee Treasurer. Despite a hefty workload, her colleagues describe her as enthusiastic and supportive in helping with all types of tasks. Here is what her colleagues had to say:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn her dynamic role at KBS she is eventually part of all projects, and this is another area where her grasp of the big picture down to the details is a tremendous value to KBS.&nbsp; Sarah possesses the two most important qualities in a team player: capability and a willingness to do whatever is needed.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think of Sarah as a bicycle wheel\u2019s hub to which all the spokes are connected. This is vividly apparent in our unit\u2026 that is located \u2026 so distant from MSU\u2019s main campus. Because we are so contained in this space, we are a close community\u2026 [and] our community relies deeply on one person, Sarah.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe has become a central figure in many areas and her knowledge and recommendations are valued. Sarah\u2019s willingness to take on whatever task needs to be handled, as well as finding the training and partners to learn new things, continues to serve her and KBS well.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below or on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1roSPrIUotU?si=kmID6QfWKp_HuBF5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube for a more personal look at Sarah<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1roSPrIUotU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Rebecca Shannon-Kortes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Rebecca Shannon-Kortes, a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, is introduced by Dave Osland, Award Selection Committee Member.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19128\" data-id=\"19128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-063-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Rebecca Shannon-Kortes, a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, is introduced by Dave Osland, Award Selection Committee Member.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Rebecca Shannon-Kortes speaking during the awards ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19129\" data-id=\"19129\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-064-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Rebecca Shannon-Kortes speaking during the awards ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"(left to right) Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Dave Osland, Award Selection Committee Member, Rebecca Shannon-Kortes, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19130\" data-id=\"19130\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-070-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(left to right) Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Dave Osland, Award Selection Committee Member, Rebecca Shannon-Kortes, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, and Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Rebecca Shannon-Kortes is a Data Resource Analyst for the Office of Health Sciences and has worked at MSU for 7 years. Among her many responsibilities, she is a key driver behind initiatives that support the Sustainable Health, Faculty and Staff Success, and DEI objectives within the MSU 2030 Strategic Plan. She is highly respected among her colleagues, who describe her as meticulous, innovative, welcoming, and invaluable. Due to her insight and problem-solving skills, a frequently heard phrase within the office is, \u201cLet\u2019s add Rebecca to this team.\u201d Here is what her colleagues had to say:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRebecca exhibits a very professional method to her work and proficiency in her contributions while maintaining an approach that makes others feel valued, included, respected, and a contributor to the collective effort.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSix years ago, when Rebecca first joined the newly established Office of Health Sciences, we could not have anticipated the tremendous impact she would have. She consistently exceeds expectations and has become an essential driving force within our team.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRebecca consistently offers to assist other colleagues or take on new assignments when we discuss new challenges&#8230; Often with limited direction, she always delivers a high-quality product and turns it around quickly and always by the deadline.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below or on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ff4P-hQQ9vs?si=A_V-H3B7jRpiSjU6\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube for a more personal look at Rebecca<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ff4P-hQQ9vs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jessica Wright<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Jessica Wright, a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, is introduced by John Garcia, Award Selection Committee Member, on stage during the ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19132\" data-id=\"19132\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-073-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jessica Wright, a 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner, is introduced by John Garcia, Award Selection Committee Member. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"Jessica Wright speaking on stage at the podium during the ceremony.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19133\" data-id=\"19133\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-076-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Jessica Wright speaking during the ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"760\" height=\"608\" alt=\"(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, John Garcia, Award Selection Committee Member, and Jessica Wright, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner.\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-19134\" data-id=\"19134\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078.jpg?resize=760%2C608&#038;ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C819&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C240&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C614&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1229&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1638&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=940%2C752&amp;ssl=1 940w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?resize=500%2C400&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/25MSU-BJG-Stage-078-scaled.jpg?w=2280&amp;ssl=1 2280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">(left to right) Vennie Gore, Executive Vice President for Administration, Donna Donovan, Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Ray Gasser, Award Selection Committee Chairperson, John Garcia, Award Selection Committee Member, and Jessica Wright, 2025 Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Winner.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Jessica Wright is the Consortium Coordinator for the Department of Horticulture and has worked at MSU for 21 years. She develops, plans, coordinates, and manages the 4-H Children\u2019s Garden Educational Programs and serves as liaison between MSU and schools, the public, students, donors, and foundation partners. To describe Jessica as beloved by her colleagues, volunteers, teachers, and students would be an understatement. According to them, she is energetic, creative, effective, personable, and \u201cone-of-a-kind.\u201d Here is what her colleagues had to say:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFrom the first time planting a plant, to exploring questions they have about the world, Jessica has enriched the lives of these students, and me. Without Jessica, I would be a lesser teacher and lesser person, and she deserves immense recognition and credit for all she does for the MSU community and beyond.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe always shows her enthusiasm, love of children, plant knowledge, and high standards. Jessica makes volunteering a valuable experience. I volunteer at the garden because of Jessica.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOver the years, the number of individuals inspired by Jessica\u2019s knowledge and experience would easily fill both Spartan Stadium and the Breslin Center!\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video below or on<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VxoBcfIp5Qg?si=sRwuJ155vvbg3VTG\" target=\"_blank\"> YouTube for a more personal look at Jessica<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"760\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VxoBcfIp5Qg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All photo credit: Dane Robison\/TimeFramePhoto<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>All video credit: Cheeney Media Concepts<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>1. This list includes 2025 Jack Breslin Award recipients who agreed to appear in this article.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award honors MSU support staff members annually. Colleagues submit nominations of individuals who demonstrate the qualities of Jack Breslin, who served MSU as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator,&hellip; <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/?p=18930\">Continue Reading&#8230;<span> Congratulations to the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Recipients!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":19041,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"__cvm_playback_settings":[],"__cvm_video_id":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0},"categories":[750],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/jack-breslin-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1344&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pb1fcA-4Vk","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18930"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18930"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18930\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19772,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18930\/revisions\/19772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/19041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18930"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sourcelive.hr.msu.edu\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}