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Staff Contact Information

LoriTara Pope, Ed.D.Watson
AssociateDirector Viceof Chancellor for Human Resources & AdministrationPayroll
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.twatson@AState.edu | ? 870-972-39953762

KatrinaAngela WatsonGibson
EmployeeCompensation Manager

Gibson provides assistance with Electronic Personnel Action Forms (EPAFs) and Banner Time Entry ensuring accurate and efficient tracking of employee time and pay. Gibson manages updates to approver and supervisor information, oversees name change processes, and handles the verification of prior service through processing Proof of Prior Service forms.
? angibson@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8088

Abigail Highsmith
Payroll Services CoordinatorSpecialist
WatsonHighsmith providesoversees administrativepayroll deductions of child support and other garnishments, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and timely disbursements. She also oversees retirement funding and is responsible for the accurate balancing and remittance of all employee services,benefits assistingand payroll deductions.
? abanderson@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8089

Amber Jones
Payroll Services Specialist - Semi-monthly and 10-month Payrolls
Jones is responsible for managing the processing of semi-monthly payroll for full-time and 10-month employees. Jones also oversees the submission and review of Banner leave reports and termination workflows for full-time and 10-month employees, ensuring compliance with variousinstitutional HR functionspolicies and inquiries.payroll 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.timelines. 
? klwatson@AState.amberjones@AState.edu | ? 870-680-8031

Abbey Jordan
Payroll Services Specialist - Banner Time Entry
Jordan oversees Banner Time Entry and administering payroll withholdings such as taxes, benefits, and parking fees. Jordan also manages updates to direct deposit information, Focus Card processing, and tax form updates.
? abjordan@AState.edu | ? 870-972-3761
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MichelleTeddi SummersRussell
EmployeePayroll Relations and ImmigrationServices 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 CoordinatorHenderson
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.trussell@AState.edu | ? 870-972-36592767

KellyTyler CarrickWright
EmploymentPayroll RecruiterServices Specialist - Part-Time Non-Students, Students,Faculty and WorkHourly StudyPayrolls
CarrickWright specializesis inresponsible onboardingfor part-timemanaging non-studentthe processing of payroll for faculty and hourly employees. Wright also oversees the submission and review of Banner leave reports, Banner Time Entry and termination workflows for these employees, students,ensuring compliance with institutional policies and work-studypayroll participants,timelines. 

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

 

 

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