Subject Matter Experts
The College of Engineering Staff Council has developed a list of Subject Matter Experts as a way to quickly identify and contact others within the college who have expertise in different areas. You can add yourself to the subject areas that you have experience in as well.
Our Mission
Focus on positively impacting the college and providing opportunities for greater access and inclusion for staff through the following efforts:- Offering professional development and networking opportunities for staff.
- Providing feedback on policies, procedures, events, and other issues impacting staff.
- Sharing common needs and problems of staff across departments so that staff can creatively resolve concerns.
- Giving a voice to staff issues and facilitate communication of these issues to the Dean’s Office.
- Communicating back to home departments or offices important news or staff council developments that impact staff at large.
- Creating community within the college.
Your Staff Council

Stephanie Benes
Assistant Director of Recruitment
City Campus (Lincoln)
NH W204
(402) 472-5153

Cherie Crist
Department Operations Coordinator
City Campus (Lincoln)
NH W340
(402) 472-2376

Eric Einspahr
Retention & Student Success Coordinator
City Campus (Lincoln)
NH W204A
(402) 472-4420

Kathy Glenn
Director of Administration & Chief of Staff
City Campus (Lincoln)
(402) 472-7071

Peter Hilsabeck
Laboratory Manager
City Campus (Lincoln)
SEC 126C
(402) 472-9336

Kelly Johnson
Administrative Technician
Scott Campus (Omaha)
PKI 100
(402) 554-5935

Patricia Lena
Financial Specialist - Lead
City Campus (Lincoln)
Avery 266
(402) 472-3200

Cathy Norquest
HR Specialist - Lead
City Campus (Lincoln)
OTHM 141
(402) 472-5268

Markeya Peteranetz
Assistant Director of Assessment & Analytics
City Campus (Lincoln)
NH W192
(402) 472-4940

Teresa Ryans
Graduate Program Specialist
City Campus (Lincoln)
NH E419B
(402) 472-4095

Lori "Elle" Straatmann
Director of Enrollment Operations
City Campus (Lincoln)
(402) 472-7072

Erin Swanson
Grants Specialist - Lead
Scott Campus (Omaha)
PKI 207
(402) 554-3406