Anniversaries
Thanks for many years of service! Congratulations to those who have reached a milestone anniversary.
Myron Chandler
@Myron-JMP
Principal Systems Developer
30 years
Ernest Pasour
@ErnestPasour
Principal Software Developer
30 years
Shannon Conners
@shannon_conners
Director, Research and Development
20 years
Mike Janes
@Mike_Janes
Marketing Specialist
20 years
Curt Hinrichs
@curt_hinrichs
Director, Global Academic Programs
20 years
Nina Chan
@nina_chan
Senior Manager, Marketing
15 years
Paul Mastropolo
@Paul-Mastropolo
Director, Human Resources
15 years
Aaron Anderson
@aaron_andersen
Principal Software Developer
15 years
Andrew Vitkus
@andrewvitkus
Software Developer
5 years
Sarah Sylvestre
@Sarah-Sylvestre
Product Manager
5 years
Kei Maeda
@KeiMaeda
Inside Sales Account Representative
5 years
Chandramouli Ramnarayanan
@Chandramouli_R
Senior Systems Engineer
5 years
Manlio Caldara
@Manlio
Senior Associate Systems Engineer
1 year
New Hires
(As a reminder, managers can create a Welcome article for new hires using this request link.)
A warm welcome to:
Bradley Norris (@Brad_Norris), Associate IT Software Developer
Simin Zheng (@siminjmp), Research Statistician Developer
Bradley Bowen (@bradley_bowen), Associate Systems Engineer
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.
Sara Doudt (@saradoudt)
Nominated by Dieter Pisot (@dieterpisot)
- Sara successfully led the JMP Live 19.5 launch by driving strategy, organizing all assets, and writing the supporting content.
- She balanced high-level strategy with meticulous attention to detail to deliver cohesive, impactful materials on time.
- Demonstrated exceptional dedication and a collaborative approach, making a meaningful contribution to the launch's success.
Travis Lapolla (@tlapolla)
Nominated by Anna Walker (@anna_roper0)
- Travis provided unwavering support to successfully navigate and complete an extremely tricky vendor audit.
- Semonstrated exceptional speed in responding to both internal team needs and external stakeholders.
- Consistently went the extra mile to ensure all audit requirements were met and finalized.
Joe Kolker (@kolkapolka)
Nominated by Anna Walker
- Joe played an indispensable role, directly securing a passing result in an intense audit process.
- Seamlessly managed communication and alignment between internal and external parties under pressure.
- Maintained dedication and momentum to get a challenging, high-stakes project over the line.
Hannah Martin (@hannah_martin)
Nominated by Holly Connors (@holly_connors)
- Hannah is a highly talented writer who consistently communicates ideas with clarity, creativity, and thoughtful execution.
- She delivered a smooth, confident, and perfectly pitched presentation for the Q1 update.
- Recognized as an absolute joy to collaborate with, bringing an upbeat energy and natural stage-ready presence to the team.
John Mosier (@JohnMosier)
Nominated by Ashley Fowler (@ap3fowler)
- John consistently goes out of his way to provide impactful mentorship, teaching complex website analytics and tracking concepts.
- He regularly manages and executes high-quality data reporting requests for teams across JMP alongside his primary role.
- Significantly improved data access and quality through the successful implementation of tracking tags and collaborative problem-solving.
Rei Yamazaki (@rei_yama)
Nominated by Yan Ying Chan (@YanYing_C)
- Rei spearheaded the first-ever Japanese video success story by successfully bridging language barriers and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Ensured absolute accuracy and preserved original intent by thoroughly reviewing content and translating feedback between English and Japanese.
- Demonstrated exceptional ownership and attention to detail, playing a critical role in delivering a high-quality outcome for this major milestone.
Patrick Giuliano (@PatrickGiuliano)
Nominated by DaeYun Kim (@DaeYun_Kim)
- Patrick delivers unexpectedly proactive and considerate technical support to both internal staff and external customers.
- Consistently remembers specific customer needs regarding JMP and actively works to support them.
- Continuously seeks out additional opportunities to anticipate, meet, and exceed customer expectations.
Devon Powell (@devonpowell)
Nominated Susan Conaghan (@susan_conaghan) and Jill Amaya (@Jill_Amaya1)
- Devon led the massive transition of all documentation files from FrameMaker to oXygen by developing custom conversion processes and scripts.
- He conducted training sessions on cleanup tasks and continues to go above and beyond by providing ongoing troubleshooting and expertise to teammates.
- Demonstrated incredible dedication and technical capability through changing requirements, delivering a modern, easier-to-maintain format that benefits the entire team.
Seema Dutta (@Seema_Dutta)
Nominated by Aurora Tiffany-Davis (@Aurora_TiffanyD)
- Seema approaches every Jira ticket as an opportunity to deeply understand software functionality, creatively probing edges rather than just trying to break it.
- She works continuously to contextualize and clearly define software behavior, actively helping developers improve their understanding of the system.
- Demonstrates daily excellence that has earned external praise from outside the JMP Live team, elevating the group's reputation.
Taylor Martin (@TaylorMartin)
Nominated by Aurora Tiffany-Davis
- Taylor enthusiastically managed a highly detailed JMP Live audit log Jira ticket, navigating intricate acceptance criteria and complex user scenarios.
- She refused to cut corners, demonstrating persistent focus and rigorous testing until the functionality was rock solid.
- Leveraged the challenging project to quickly master diverse JMP Live use cases, asking sharp questions to resolve all uncertainties.
Whitney Hicks (@Whicks365)
Nominated by Venu Guntupalli
- Whitney delivered the Invoice Review Process Automation portal, significantly enhancing workflow efficiency for the finance team.
- She built a user-centric solution that drives operational efficiency, reducing manual work and saving substantial time.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail and technical expertise, setting a strong example of project dedication and quality across the team.
Katie-Beth Vornberger (@Katie-Beth_V)
Nominated by Hannah Martin
- Katie-Beth expertly guided the Discovery Summit LinkedIn ad campaign from scratch, managing budget approvals, audience curation, and messaging strategy.
- Executed every step flawlessly while remaining highly responsive, keeping stakeholders aligned through multiple rounds of edits and changes.
- Handled unexpected project hurdles with grace, positivity, and enthusiasm, proving to be an exceptional and reliable partner.
Jamillah Tawwab (@jtawwab)
Nominated by Whitney Hicks
- Jamillah provided steady, positive leadership over a challenging six-month period, successfully managing unforeseen obstacles and extended timelines.
- She maintained open communication and strong collaboration across teams, keeping everyone informed of project status, risks, and next steps.
- Navigated difficult circumstances and uncertain outcomes with grace and professionalism, fostering a highly collaborative and positive work environment.
Lauren Aldrich (@LaurenAldrich)
Nominated by Whitney Hicks
- Lauren demonstrated exceptional leadership by driving meaningful progress and focusing on achievable goals when the project's path forward was unclear.
- She maintained team stability and alignment by turning difficult, challenging conversations into constructive, encouraging, and empowering moments.
- Fostered strong cross-group collaboration and provided continuous guidance, remaining composed and supportive during the most demanding phases of the project.
Erica Rhode (@ericarhode)
Nominated by Whitney Hicks
- Erica joined JMP in the middle of the Travel and Expense project and immediately stepped up, quickly mastering complex requirements to deliver valuable process flows and align business priorities.
- She demonstrated high responsiveness and a solution-oriented approach, effectively driving multiple workstreams forward amid changing priorities and uncertainty.
- Combined technical capability with strong professionalism and positivity, establishing herself as a trusted, dependable, and highly collaborative contributor.
Jasean Rasnake (@Jasean)
Nominated by Patrick Giuliano
- Jasean acts as an invaluable sounding board and real-time collaborator, consistently offering insight to work through complex technical issues.
- He demonstrated exceptional expertise by building JMP formulas to clearly break down intricate combinatorics and attribute agreement calculations for both internal staff and customers.
- Elevates customer response quality, proactively aligns cases with team skill sets to deliver faster support, and adds a meaningful personal touch to every interaction.
JMP Finance AR Team
Tara Kupselaitis (@TaraKups), Andrea Bailey (@AndreaMBailey), Lakiesha Spivey (@laspiv), Hannah Hill (@Hannahhill1)
Nominated by Venu Guntupalli
- The team earned high praise for their exceptional execution on the PO Automation project, demonstrating top-tier ownership and discipline from discovery through a smooth production launch.
- This initiative successfully pushed them into bold new territory by adopting the NetSuite LLM module, marking a major leap forward in the organization's automation and AI capabilities.
- Backed by Tara Kupselaitis' forward-thinking insights and the entire teamâs dedication, the project is already delivering streamlined processes, reduced manual workloads, and a strong foundation for future innovation.
Look at all these Kudos! Well done, I love reading and seeing how impactful everyone is, especially when it's across departments. Congratulations to all those celebrating an anniversary and welcome to those who just joined JMP!
Wow--look at all of those mile-stone anniversaries--congratulations! And congrats to all the kudos recipients as well!
30 years Myron and Ernest, Wow!
