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.
This is definitely a monthly highlight for me, and this month especially, as we celebrate the positive impact of so many of our wonderful colleagues... Congratulations to you all 🥰
Congratulations to all employees with milestone anniversaries, warm welcome to the new hires, and well deserved recognition for the Kudos recipients. It was great to see so many Kudos recipients this month!
