The Staff Senate has established committees which are responsible to the Senate and perform duties determined by the Senate and/or Executive Committee. All Senators are eligible to serve on any Staff Senate Committee(s). The following is a list of the committees including current members, chairs and co-chairs:
Fall Kick Off
Chair: Celeste Simmons
Co-Chair: Lindsey Benson
Ann Haider-Bougard
Tyler Schmaltz
Diane Pierson
James Tucci
Briana Romfo
***All Staff Senators help with Fall Kick Off***
Election
Chair: Diane Pierson
Co-Chair: Rick Heit
Jeni Anderson
Tammy Wolf
Corrina Lemer
Scott Guenthner
Open __________
Handbook & Bylaws
Chair: Lindsey Benson
Co-Chair: Kacey Donamaria
Karina Stander
Scott Guenthner
Tammy Wolf
Celeste Simmons
Staff Satisfaction
Chair: OPEN __________
Co-Chair: OPEN __________
Jeni Anderson
Diane Pierson
Heather Halverson
James Tucci
Rick Heit
Celeste Simmons - President
Lindsey Benson - Vice President
Special Events
Chair: Karla Bredahl
Co-Chair: Briana Romfo
Tara Hiatt
Jodi Patchen
Penny Lipsey
Tyler Schmaltz
Lynda Bertsch
Fundraising Committee
Chair: __________
Co-Chair: __________
Tara Hiatt
Celeste Simmons
Kacey Donamaria
Diane Pierson
Jodi Patchen
Employee Recognition & Scholarship
Chair: Heather Halverson
Co-Chair: Diane Pierson
Lynda Bertsch
Penny Lipsey
Ann Haider_Bougard
Christopher Lozensky
Corrina Lemer
Briana Romfo
Professional Development
Chair: Kacey Donamaria
Co-Chair: Chris Lozensky
Celeste Simmons
Lindsey Benson
Jodi Patchen
OPEN__________
OPEN___________
Public Relations & Orientation
Chair: OPEN__________
Co-Chair: Karla Bredahl
Tara Hiatt
Heather Halverson
James Tucci
OPEN __________
NDUS State Staff Senate Representative: Heather Halverson
Faculty Senate Representative: Chris Lozensky
Student Government Association Representative: Lynda Bertsch
Diversity Representative: Kacey Donamaria
MSUWell Representative (includes sustainability): Karina Stander
Parking Appeals Representative: Corrina Lemer / Tyler Schmaltz
Strategic Planning & Budget Council Representative: Diane Pierson
Updated 9/30/2025_CDS
