Employees of the Month

The College of Arts and Sciences nominates Wendy Dunmire for Employee of the Month. Wendy grew up in Philadelphia and attended a church established by John Cartwright, an early graduate of Liberty Baptist Seminary. She is married, with three children; her twin daughters are LU students. Wendy is a creative and energetic Administrative Assistant. She has provided amazing support over the last year for the move and co-location of Army and Air Force ROTC programs. Her initiative, reliability, and collaborative spirit deserve special recognition.

Kali Miller has been a key part of the Marketing Department for just over three years, starting with the LUO team where she quickly stood out as someone who can juggle a heavy workload and adapt to changes with ease. When she moved to the Special Projects team, she kept that momentum, taking on high-level clients with confidence. She’s someone leadership relies on and trusts with major projects like the Commencement program, which she has taken kept running smoothly each year. Kali is an important support to her team and does so much for the university and her clients. We appreciate all she brings to the table and are excited to see how she continues to grow. Keep up the great work, Kali!

Andrew graduated from Liberty in 2024 and has been a dedicated member of the Plumbing Department for five years. He is known by his team as a highly skilled and dependable plumber whose strong work ethic and commitment make him a valuable asset to the Maintenance Department. Outside of work, Andrew enjoys flying planes, stargazing, playing Frisbee golf, and spending time with friends. He and his wife, Sarah, recently celebrated their first year of marriage and enjoy life together with their dog, Ruger. Andrew’s positive attitude and dedication do not go unnoticed, and Liberty is truly fortunate to have him on the team.

Lois Denise Dickerson has been a valued member of Liberty’s team since January 2009. Throughout her time in the Custodial Department, Denise has consistently proven to be an exceptional asset, taking great pride in her work and maintaining her areas to the highest standards. She is known for her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to assist wherever needed, making a meaningful impact on those around her. Outside of work, Denise is devoted to her family, caring for her mother and cherishing time with her two sons and grandchildren. We are grateful for her dedication and proud to recognize her outstanding contributions. Congratulations, Denise!

Kristen Davis has been the primary QC analyst for the Loans team for nearly a year and has applied her diligence and love for detail and applied it exceptionally to her position. She is thorough and truly cares that our office is following regulations and procedures, and that all of those expectations are clear to everyone involved in the process. She is a joy to work with and the Loans team is thankful to have such a kind, committed, and driven person leading in quality assurance.

Hannah joined the Accounting team in 2023. She was quickly promoted to a manager and took on a key role in the Accounting department because of her knack for finding errors and inconsistencies, which is a valuable skill in keeping our financial statements audit ready. Hannah is a pleasure to be around and works well with our team, other departments, and external auditors.

We are proud to recognize Ben Jones as our Employee of the Month as he celebrates one year with LU Construction this May. A Lynchburg native, Ben studied carpentry in high school and graduated from VTI’s electrical program. He also spent time at Snowbird Institute, where he grew in character and faith while serving on the maintenance team and as a rafting guide. Ben stands out for his strong problem-solving skills, thorough work, and positive attitude. He is a dependable teammate and a valuable part of our crew. We are grateful for his dedication and excited to see his continued growth. Congratulations, Ben!

Sarah Sukhanov has served diligently in the Registrar’s office for eight years and in her current role as an embedded representative of the Registrar’s office for Enrollment Management teams. She is the veteran member of her team and is one of the most approachable, hardest working, and encouraging teammates we have had the opportunity to work alongside. Her legacy knowledge of both Registrar and Enrollment Management policies and procedures is a tremendous accomplishment, and she is relied on daily as a trusted source of information for various teammates and supervisors. Outside of work, she is especially helpful to her coworkers and immediate supervisors for all advice garden and homesteading related!