Executive Board
SEA President
The President leads the overall vision of the Staff Employee Association, advocates for staff interests directly with university leadership, and guides executive governance across a three-year rotation.
President
Tim Olsen
435-797-1769
timothy.olsen@usu.edu
President-Elect
Andy Allen
435-797-9855
andy.allen@usu.edu
Past President
Vice President
The Vice President focuses on building strong, collaborative relationships with university administrators, promoting open communication, and driving meaningful employee engagement across campus.
Vice President
Arden Nicholls
arden.nicholls@usu.edu
Vice President-Elect
Jonathon Walters
jonathon.walters@usu.edu
Past Vice President
Kyle Cottam
435-797-3032
kyle.cottam@usu.edu
Treasurers
Our Treasurers oversee all association finances, ensuring responsible budget management, accurate record-keeping, and transparent reporting to the Executive Council.
Senior Treasurer
Cathi Allen
435-797-8390
cathi.allen@usu.edu
Junior Treasurer
Jilean Ercanbrack
435-623-3450
jilean.ercanbrack@usu.edu
Secretary
The Secretaries keep our organization running smoothly by managing meeting agendas, recording accurate board proceedings, and maintaining essential association records.
Senior Secretary
Sean Peterson
435-797-9048
sean.peterson@usu.edu
Junior Secretary
Media & Communications
This team oversees SEA communications through publishing monthly newsletters, maintaining the website, running social media channels, and keeping staff updated on key opportunities.
Senior Member
Calissa Chandler
calissa.chandler@usu.edu
Junior Member
Ellen Mickelsen
435-797-1273
ellen.mickelsen@usu.edu
Committees
Policy, Benefits, & Welfare Committee
This committee works closely with Human Resources to help staff better understand university policies, salary structures, and benefit options while actively supporting employee well-being.
Senior Member
Audrey Juhasz
435-797-1594
audrey.juhasz@usu.edu
Junior Member
Dave Clark
435-797-1981
dave.clark@usu.edu
Incoming Member
Josh Brown
435-797-2860
joshua.brown@usu.edu
Employee Connections Committee
Dedicated to helping every employee feel welcome, this team greets new hires, manages staff networking channels, and builds a strong sense of belonging across all USU campuses.
Senior Member
Andy Gongora Gonzalez
andy.gongora@usu.edu
Junior Member
LaCee Jimenez
435-797-4209
lacee.jimenez@usu.edu
Employee Development
Focused on personal and professional growth, this group partners with campus resources to coordinate educational workshops, skill-building trainings, and wellness programs for staff.
Senior Member
Wendy Hurd
wendy.hurd@usu.edu
Employee Recognition Committee
This committee highlights the outstanding contributions of university staff by collecting nominations, managing selection processes, and celebrating our monthly and annual award recipients.
Senior Member
Junior Member
Employee Scholarship & Fundraising Committee
This group supports staff educational growth by evaluating scholarship and professional development applications while actively raising funds to expand these opportunities.
Senior Member
Dawnetta Mahnken
435-797-1094
dawnetta.mahnken@usu.edu
Events Committee
This creative team brings staff together by planning engaging social activities, campus gatherings, and the annual Staff Development Conference to help foster work-life balance.
Junior Member
Jenn Hymas
435-797-1351
jenn.hymas@usu.edu
Statewide Campus & Extension Committee
Representing staff members across the state, this group provides a dedicated voice for regional campuses, facilitates clear communication, and ensures statewide involvement in association efforts.
Senior Member
Shanda Thompson
435-797-4198
shanda.thompson@usu.edu
Junior Member
USU Eastern Chapter
The USU Eastern campus hosts an SEA Chapter with officers and committee members. Elections for those offices are handled by the chapter. You can learn more about those offices and committees on the USU Eastern Chapter page.