Retirees

size, 93-foot-long, Blue Whale he brought to local schools as part of the ‘Whale Outreach Program’ he started in 2005,” said Brent Hill.

As a system employee in UCA’s IT department since 1995, Deloise Mowdy has seen many iterations of technology on campus. Mowdy also served on the Staff Senate for several years, serving as president in 2002-2003.

“Deloise has served the university reliably for over 27 years,” said Jason Cole. “Her dedication, hard work and tenacity are much appreciated. Deloise was also involved in countless volunteer efforts across campus, always willing to lend a hand. We wish her the best in retirement.”

Mowdy plans to finish building her house and enjoy her farm. She will also continue to work with organizations that help the elderly, children and veterans.

Steven Nelson joined UCA in 2015 as a lecturer in the accounting department. Nelson is grateful UCA gave him an opportunity to transition to teaching from the business world and said it was richly rewarding.

“Steve brought great experience and professionalism to his students,” said Stephanie Watson. “He has an inviting spirit that engages students and fellow faculty alike. After retiring from corporate accounting, he learned a whole new career with agility and great success. In the College of Business, we marvel at the way he organized assessment data collection so that it was a steady and routine process for COB faculty.”

Now Nelson is looking forward to his new job as a monitor of Table Rock Lake as he spends more time in his Branson condo.

Pat Poindexter, an administrative specialist, has seen the College of Health and Behavioral Sciences go through many changes since she started in 1990. She said she has worked with amazing and very kind people and would not change anything about her experience at UCA.

“One characteristic that I quickly learned about Pat is that she truly loves and cares about people, and she shows it through her daily interactions,” said Darshon Reed. “Pat goes out of her way to help every single person even when she has a million things she is working on.”

While her plans for retirement are not yet clear, Poindexter said she knows it will be wonderful.

Skipper Pennington joined UCA in 2012 as a skilled trades supervisor in the building maintenance department. Pennington made many great memories in the decade he worked at the Physical Plant, including meeting his wife! He plans to spend his retirement days making knives, traveling and enjoying his grandchildren.

“As a skilled trades supervisor, Skipper helped the Physical Plant on the night shift for over 10 years. Skipper assisted in multiple ways of helping the students with there needs such as changing lights in the Res. Halls and keeping the power on. Skipper will be truly missed,” Nelson Landers said.

Kevin Ragland came to UCA in 2013. He is a skilled trade supervisor for the Physical Plant.

“Kevin is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He always had a positive attitude with work and believed in being positive with everyone he met. His nine years working for the housing maintenance department was exemplified by his leadership, professionalism and compassion. He will be sorely missed by everyone at UCA, and we all wish him the best in his well deserved retirement,” said Joe Hooker.

Rhonda Roberts spent 31 years in the office of human resources and said there was never a boring day. She said UCA is the best place to work and the family atmosphere is awesome. Roberts was instrumental in the implementation of the online benefits system and served on several internal committees.

“Rhonda has served UCA and its employees relentlessly. We wish her the