Staff Contact Information

Lori Pope, Ed.D.
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources & Administration
Dr. Pope leads the Human Resources & Administration division, overseeing strategic HR initiatives and administrative functions. Dr. Pope oversees Human Resources, Payroll Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety & Emergency Management, Title IX & Institutional Integrity, Training & Development, and Red Wolf Wellness. 
? lwinn@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3995

Katrina Watson
Employee Services Coordinator
Watson provides administrative support for employee services, assisting with various HR functions and inquiries. Responsible for employee disciplinaries and/or grievances as well as overseeing the Human Resources department. Watson acts as a Title IX Deputy for Faculty & Staff. 
? klwatson@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3761

Michelle Summers
Employee Relations and Immigration Specialist
Summers handles employee relations and immigration matters, ensuring compliance and fostering a supportive work environment. Also responsible for FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act), Catastrophic Leave requests, Professional Development Plan forms, and Leave of Absence Without Pay requests. 
? msummers@AState.edu | ? 870-972-2680

Kristin Carson
Human Resources Analyst - Taleo Coordinator
Carson manages the Taleo applicant tracking system, facilitating efficient recruitment and hiring processes. Responsible for assigning annual and 90 day evaluations, Taleo requisitions for all employment types, and maintains job descriptions for the campus. Can assistant with job application questions. 
? khelms@AState.edu | ? 870-972-2446

K. Peyton Gunn
Employment Recruiter - Full-Time Faculty and Staff
Gunn leads onboarding efforts for full-time faculty and staff positions. Processes I-9's, offer letters, interview requests, background checks, and disclosure forms for all full-time benefitted employees. 
? kgunn@AState.edu | ? 870-972-2272

Olivia Clark
Employment Recruiter - Adjunct Faculty and Graduate Assistants
Clark focuses on onboarding adjunct faculty and graduate assistants, supporting academic staffing requirements. Responsible for processing I-9's, background checks, and onboarding paperwork for all new Adjunct Faculty and Graduate Assistants. 
? oclark@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3659

Kelly Carrick
Employment Recruiter - Part-Time Non-Students, Students, and Work Study
Carrick specializes in onboarding part-time non-student employees, students, and work-study participants, ensuring alignment with university needs. Responsible for processing I-9's, background checks, and onboarding paperwork for all new Part-Time Non-Student, Student, and Work-Study employees. 
? kmilam@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8160

Meghan Denny
Benefits Coordinator
Denny administers employee benefits programs, providing guidance and support to staff regarding benefits options. Contact for all A-State Jonesboro benefit questions. Responsible for new hire benefit enrollment, open enrollment, short and long-term disability claims, and retirement contribution questions. 
? medenny@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3849

Cathy Naylor
Employee Training & Development Coordinator
Naylor coordinates training and development programs, enhancing employee skills and professional growth. Administers New Employee Orientations. Responsible for Taleo Learn Administration. 
? cnaylor@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8079

Jermain Archield
Employee Engagement Specialist
Archield works to enhance employee engagement through programs and initiatives that foster a positive work environment.
? jarchield@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8012

Patsy Bishop
Human Resources Specialist
Bishop provides comprehensive HR support, ensuring efficient HR operations. Responsible for employment verifications as well as I-9 verifications. 
? pbishop@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3454

Ashley Alexander
Employment Recruiter - Henderson
Alexander focuses on recruitment and onboarding efforts for the Henderson campus, sourcing and hiring qualified candidates for various positions.
? aalexander@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8163