Anniversaries
Thanks for many years of service! Congratulations to those who have reached a milestone anniversary.
Mandy Chambers
@Mandy_Chambers
Principal Test Engineer
40 years
John Schroedl
@jschroedl
Principal Systems Developer
35 years
Christopher Gotwalt
@chris_gotwalt1
Advanced Analytics R&D Senior Director
25 years
Chris Kirchberg
@Chris_Kirchberg
Principal Systems Engineer
15 years
Nick Holmes
@nickholmes13
Senior Test Engineer
10 years
Daniel Powell
@DanielPowell
Software Developer
10 years
Colleen McKendry
@cozmck
Senior Technical Writer
10 years
Isabelle Swaenepoel
@isabelleswaenep
Principal Account Executive
10 years
Yin Ling Chong
@YinLing
Principal Business Systems Analyst
5 years
Taylor Ferguson
@Taylor_Ferguson
Market Research Analyst
5 years
Liang Huang
@HuangLiang
Associate Systems Engineer
1 year
Yiran Song
@yrsong
Graduate Intern
1 year
Molena Huynh
@mohuyn
Senior Associate Research Statistician Developer
1 year
Ashley Fowler
@ap3fowler
Graduate Intern
1 year
Bradley Bowen
@bradley_bowen
Intern
1 year
Mateo Collado
@mateocollado
Associate Test Engineer
1 year
Hunter Sill
@HunterSill
Intern
1 year
Jamie Young
@JamieYoung
Intern
1 year
Hanisah Alauddin
@Hanisah
Associate Inside Sales Account Representative
1 year
New Hires
(As a reminder, managers can create a Welcome article for new hires using this request link.)
A warm welcome to:
Kate Milano (@kate_milano), Senior Associate IT Software Developer (transfer from SAS)
Eia Yet Sing (@Y3t-SinG), Inside Sales Account Representative
Teddie Hall (@tkhall), Research Statistician Developer
Elyse Borgert (@elyse_borgert), Research Statistician Developer
Kudos
Each month, we celebrate individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their roles and make a positive impact (read more about why Kudos are so important!).
In response to employee requests, you can now nominate teams using our updated form: New! Kudos Nomination Form. Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and active participation in the Kudos Program.
Alicia Riggs (@ARiggs)
Nominated by Vanessa Scully and Amy Gilbert
- Accelerated paperwork processing with "lightning-fast" direction, securing smoother deal closures and earning multiple client commendations for quick turnaround times.
- Fostered an open, supportive team environment by keeping employees well-informed, encouraging questions, and consistently teaching new methods to boost operational efficiency.
- Maintained an exceptional attitude and strong dedication through a year of significant organizational change, serving as a reliable anchor for both her team and customers.
Aurora Tiffany-Davis (@Aurora_TiffanyD)
Nominated by Spyros Megalou
- Rapidly resolved a highly specific JMP Live technical issue within minutes, directly influencing a sales opportunity and improving the potential customer's workflow.
- Leveraged deep technical insight to identify and suggest new feature enhancements for future versions of the JMP Live platform.
- Elevated internal support into external value, consistently going above and beyond to optimize both team and client experiences.
Sheila Spence (@SheilaSpence)
Nominated by John Jones
- Worked extended hours to expedite complex contract terms, successfully meeting a strict vendor signature deadline and protecting the integrity of the deal.
- Prevented the need for costly renegotiations and salvaged weeks of prior team effort by clearing procurement roadblocks under tight time constraints.
- Delivered critical, fast-tracked procurement support to successfully secure a new tool vital to the JMP Quote-to-Cash process.
Dahlia Watkins (@Dahlia_Watkins)
Nominated by Jed Campbell
- Resolved a complex Databricks server connection issue essential for the customer's deployment of JMP Live, successfully unlocking the platform's viability for their entire organization.
- Impressed a room full of clients by using encyclopedic knowledge to systematically diagnose the problem, politely and clearly establishing it as an external server issue while quickly engineering the solution.
- Acted as a trusted technical advisor on the call, earning the deep gratitude of the client stakeholders through exceptional professionalism and high-impact troubleshooting.
Sarah Cromer (@SarahCromer)
Nominated by Meg Hermes
- Brought exceptional technical finesse to Level Up with Levannia, significantly improving audio quality, color correction, and video edits to deliver a polished, professional YouTube product.
- Collaborated beyond post-production by providing high-impact, creative guidance on storytelling, episode production, and strategic promotion to maximize the series' reach and impact.
- Partnered as a generous, proactive mentor, building the team's skills and confidence while fostering a highly collaborative and fun working environment.
Hamid Sanei (@Hamid_Sanei)
Nominated by Laura Castro-Schilo
- Rapidly learned the foundations of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM)—a non-traditional statistical framework—and translated it into high-quality, intuitive documentation that enables novice users to successfully fit complex models.
- Significantly grew the SEM documentation by proactively authoring a vast library of diverse, real-world examples, creating a highly effective self-service resource that drastically reduced community support inquiries and empowered power users to assist others.
- Went far beyond expectations for the JMP 19.0 release by meticulously auditing and updating critical touchpoints across the entire 81-page document to seamlessly integrate a major, technically challenging new feature into a cohesive guide.
Andy Zhou (@andyzhou)
Nominated by Holly Connors
- Simplifies complex, technical information into clear, actionable insights, making critical data accessible without being intimidating.
- Consistently provides fast, efficient, and patient guidance to colleagues across the organization, maintaining high accessibility despite a heavy workload.
- Fosters a supportive team environment through a genuinely kind, thoughtful, and approachable demeanor, making him an invaluable and highly trusted partner.
Hannah Martin (@hannah_martin)
Nominated by Maria Astals Serés
- Consistently manages and delivers high-quality content for the EMEA JMP Newswire, establishing herself as an incredibly dependable cross-functional partner.
- Provided critical communications and landing page support for Discovery Summit Europe, ensuring seamless promotional execution.
- Efficiently manages regional distance by leveraging Confluence and Jira to deliver clear, polite, and rapid project alignment across different time zones.
Robin Betters (@Robin_Betters)
Nominated by Audrey Shull
- Championed the execution of the JMP Intern Academy social outing, contributing high-impact creative ideas and taking full ownership to ensure a high-quality outcome.
- Anticipated logistics and project needs in advance, thinking through every detail to ensure the event ran smoothly and seamlessly.
- Brought an exceptional attitude and a reputation for excellence to the project, serving as a highly trusted collaborator who consistently guarantees successful results.
Donny Kopp (@DonnyKopp)
Nominated by Audrey Shull
- Successfully hosted two consecutive JMP Academies (for full-time staff in April and interns in May), bringing an enthusiastic, welcoming, and contagious energy to each event.
- Modeled and championed core JMP culture values throughout the onboarding sessions, creating a highly engaging and inclusive environment for all attendees.
- Demonstrated strong dedication and consistency by leading back-to-back, high-visibility corporate academy programs to support team growth and integration.
Alex Lippincott (@Alex_Lippincott)
Nominated by Joe Kolker
- Led impactful training sessions on JMP Live, deepening the support team's product understanding and significantly improving their ability to resolve customer issues effectively.
- Facilitated direct engagement between the support and development teams, allowing the support staff to learn troubleshooting best practices straight from the product experts.
- Demonstrated exceptional initiative and commitment to knowledge-sharing, leaving a lasting impact on the team's technical capabilities and confidence in handling JMP Live inquiries.
Cyrionna Scott (@Cyscott)
Nominated by Kirsten Crannell
- Proactively engineered and tested a HubSpot-based replacement for a failing Salesforce form process ahead of a critical July 31 system sunset, preventing a severe disruption to JMP Inspire registrations and the customer experience.
- Partnered seamlessly with the Salesforce and sales teams to pull off a high-stakes transition in record time, successfully balancing the needs of multiple departments while protecting ongoing sales opportunities.
- Authored detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implemented a dedicated shared email inbox to optimize team workflows, improve security, and ensure long-term operational efficiency.
