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Office Staff

Dr. Stephanie Bannister - KSU Housing and Dining Associate Director - Apartment Living

Stephanie Bannister is in her eleventh year with the Department of Housing and Dining Services for Apartment Living.  Previously, she worked at the University of Kansas as a Residence Life Coordinator, and traveled nation wide as a consultant for Alpha Gamma Delta International Sorority.  She has a B.A. from Fort Hays State University, an M.S.  from the University of Kansas, and a Ph.D. in Education, from K-State.  She is a Master Facilitator for the Kansas Health Foundation’s leadership initiative. Stephanie’s husband, Grant, and their children Sydney, Will, and Grace, keep her entertained and focused on the joy of life.  She also enjoys attending K-State sporting events, mowing the lawn, and raising her 3 children.

Connie Bingham - Administrative Officer

Connie is in her 21st year at the Jardine Apartment Complex, where she enjoys helping residents feel at home.  In addition to coordinating all of the day-to-day functions of the office, Connie is a fabulous resource for staff and residents alike, and has truly poured herself into making Jardine a community ofexcellence. When she is not at the "J", Connie is busy caring for her children and grandchildren who live in the Flint Hills and Ohio, and spending time camping with her husband Lowell.

Jennifer Sommer-Occupancy Coordinator

Jennifer has recently joined the Jardine Community serving as the new Occupancy Coordinator for the Jardine Apartment Complex. Originally from Yankton, South Dakota, she spent her undergraduate years at South Dakota State University, majoring in Speech Communications, with a minor in Marketing, and worked in SDSU Admissions as a Jackrabbit Admissions Ambassador.  As the Occupancy Coordinator, she is responsible for apartment assignments  and serves as a resource for residents with questions regarding their agreements. Jennifer will be a newly wed “Army” wife in October 2009, as her fiance Derek is stationed at Ft. Riley.  Jennifer is excited to be working with the fun and upbeat students and staff at Jardine, and is looking forward to calling Manhattan, Ft. Riley, and K-State her new home.

Neighborhood Staff

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Christine Feit - Apartment Area Coordinator

Christine Feit is excited to be a part of the Kansas State University family and feels privileged to be working with theresidents and staff of Jardine.  Christine’s responsibilities include supervising the Assistant Coordinators and Resident Assistant of the Denison Neighborhood and working with the Residents’ Council.  Her favorite thing about Jardine is the family friendly atmosphere of the community.  In her free time, Christine enjoys working out at the rec, enjoying outdoor activities, and reading.  She also enjoys traveling with her husband to visit family and friends throughout the United States.

Shwa Boehm

Shwa is beginning his first year as an Assistant Coordinator in Jardine. He is a first year graduate student pursuing a degree in Counseling and Student Development. His hometown is Mosinee, Wisconsin. As an undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Shwa was a student athlete. He competed in decathlons as a member of the men's track and field team.

Samer Shaur Ali-Assistant Coordinator for Apartment Living

Samer Shaur Ali hails from Pakistan and has begun his second year on staff at Jardine. He is excited to be part of our dynamic and diverse community. He has always been interested in meeting new people from different cultures and is thrilled that his new job at Jardine will provide him with a unique opportunity to do just that. As an international student, Samer expects to collect diverse experiences along with his graduate study in Grain Science and Extrusion Technology.

Henry Huguley-Resident Assistant

I am a junior majoring in Geography with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems.  I am heading into my third year of Army ROTC and hoping to make the Army my career after graduation. I spent most of my life growing up at military bases before my parents finally decided to retire in Junction City, Kansas. During my free time I enjoy playing golf, basketball, and video games. This is my rookie season with the Jardine team and I look forward to having a great one.

Liz Devlin-Resident Assistant

Liz is excited to start her second year Jardine. She is a senior majoring in Mass Communications with a minor in Leadership Studies. Liz is from Conway Springs, KS. In her free time, Liz enjoys playing tennis, the piano, and reading. She looks forward to the year at K-State and getting to know everyone at Jardine.

Landon Vinson-Resident Assistant

Emily Boyles- Resident Assistant

Drew Manker-Resident Assistant

Drew is 21 years old and a transfer student from Allen County Community College. This is his secondt year at Jardine and K-State, and he is very excited to be returning to the Jardine team. Majoring in Mechanical Engineering, Drew is a little competitive and likes to play sports as well as almost any game. Drew loves animals and has three dogs, two cats, seven reptiles, and eight fish at home in Topeka. Video games and interacting with people are things Drew looks forward to this upcoming year.

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Kathy VanSteenis - Apartment Area Coordinator

“No one cares how much you know until they know how much you care…about them!”

Kathy is beginning her fourth year as the Plaza Neighborhood Area Coordinator.

She received her Bachelors degree in Communications from Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, and her Masters degree in College Student Personnel Administration from University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri.  

Kathy grew up near Pella, Iowa and enjoys going home to visit family and friends especially her nephews and niece.  In her spare time Kathy loves to play card and board games, read, and participate in outdoor activities such as camping and canoeing.

Shawn Ryan- Assistant Coordinator for Apartment Living

Shawn is thrilled to be working in the Plaza Neighborhood as an Assistant Coordinator. Born a few blocks from Fenway Park and raised in Boston, Shawn served in the U.S. Air Force after high school, and then graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's in Secondary Education. After graduation, Shawn joined the Peace Corps and taught English in the Republic of Moldova. Now that he's  back in the U.S., Shawn couldn't be happier to reunite with the Big XII and
attend K-State. In his free time, Shawn likes to exercise, spend time with friends, play the harmonica, and listen to traditional Irish music.

Gracia Johnson- Resident Assistant

Ahoj (Hello)! My name is Gracia Johnson and I am an RA in the Plaza Neighborhood. I am a Junior majoring in Kinesiology with the entent to become a Physical Therapist. This past semester I studied abroad in the
Czech Republic and got to see five other countries on top of that. It was one of the most amazing and exciting adventures of my life! Not to mention I got engaged while I was there as well. :) I love seeing new cultures and learning more about the world outside of my own. I am excited to meet you and am more than happy to help you with any questions or problems you have. Feel free to ask anything! Have a great
semester and don't get too stressed! :)

Payden Dowling-Resident Assistant 

Jeremy Villalobos-Resident Assistant 

Jeremy Villalobos comes from a military family but spent his high school years in Clay Center Kansas graduating from Clay Center Community High School. Currently a sophomore in the pre-health program at Kansas State pursuing a B.S in Life Sciences with plans on obtaining a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies.  He is married and proud to have both Katie; his wife, and one year old Maggie Villalobos.  Jeremy is excited for the year at Jardine and looks forward to meeting residents, and to making a difference in their lives.  In his spare time he enjoys reading old books, playing flag football, laughing with friends, and spending time with his family both at home and K-State.

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Tonya Wessel- Apartment Area Coordinator

Tonya joined the Kansas State family in July 2006 from the state of Indiana. A graduate of the department of counseling and development college student personnel program at Purdue University, she is looking forward to working with the students and staff at Jardine Apartments. Tonya’s role as West End Area Coordinator will include supervising staff, serving on campus committees, and building the community among the residents of Jardine in the midst of redevelopment. She has a passion for creative programming and working with and learning from others. Tonya tries to live out her philosophy in her job daily striving to develop meaningful, compassionate relationships, while facilitating others to reach their full potential. Prior to coming to Kansas State University she worked in graduate and international student housing at Purdue University.  Tonya played an active role in establishing the University Residences Alternative Spring Break service trip. In her spare time Tonya enjoys reading, music, cooking, making greeting cards…and traveling, as she has family in Pennsylvania, California, and Indiana. She looks forward to making Manhattan her home.

Robin Hochella-Assistant Coordinator for Apartment Living

I'm a first year grad in Jardine and I hail from a suburb of Allentown, Pennsylvania.  I completed my undergraduate studies at Syracuse University where I majored in Sociology.  I enjoy watching college basketball and POKER, and I love to play soccer and tennis.  I have two lovely sisters whom I try to spend time with whenever possible (but they live in Ohio and Pennsylvania!)  I'm quite looking forward to my time working in Jardine--the residents and staff are so friendly and welcoming that I already feel at home here in the J! 

Nick Lang-Assistant Coordinator for Apartment Living

 Nick Lang is in his first year with K-State Housing and Dining.  He previously worked for the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh as a Community Advisor, and later a Builing Manager on Duty.  He has a B.A. in American History from UW-Oshkosh with a minor in Geography.  In his spare time he enjoys palying sports, watching movies and cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!

Jordan Young- Resident Assistant

I am currently an open option student, but am headed towards going into international business with a minor in public relations or communications.  In my spare time I go to the rec or sit around with friends.  I would rather be out doing something than sleeping the day away. Although I have been answering the phones at Jardine for awhile now, I’m looking forward to getting to interact more with the residents as an RA.

Paul Payton- Resident Assistant

Hello! I’m Paul Payton and I’m a resident assistant in Buildings 10 and X. I’m from Kansas City, Kansas, which is less than a minute from the Legends Shopping Center and also ten minutes from downtown Kansas City. I’ll be a senior and I’m majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Journalism.  The main reason why I’m a Computer Science major is because I love video games.  I’ve played them since I was three due to my parents teaching me how to play the original Super Mario Brothers on the Original Nintendo.  Since then, I’ve always enjoyed video games.  In my free time, I also enjoy watching and playing sports, music, movies, exercising and hanging out with family and friends.  I am really looking forward to making new friends and hearing about their diverse backgrounds.

Beth Gorney- Resident Assistant

I am a first year senior in Architectural Engineering and plan to stay and complete my masters degree.  I am from Fairfax, VA where my parents and two little sisters live.  In my spare time (when I'm not studying!) I enjoy attending K-State sporting events, going to the rec, hanging out with friends, reading, cooking, and watching movies or the Food Network.  This is my second year at Jardine and I'm excited to meet all the new faces and put on some really great programs!

Community Development Staff

Deborah Kohl - Coordinator for Community Development

Deborah has just begun her ninth year at the Jardine Apartment Complex, and seventh year in the position of CCD. As a graduate student she fell in love with the Jardine community, and as the redevelopment project has unfolded it has been a huge blessing for her to serve the residents and staff in transition. Deborah came to the complex to finish her M.S. in English Education following two and a half years as a high school English teacher, and on occasion still dreams of teaching Romeo & Juliet and To Kill A Mockingbird. A mother of four children and wife to Ben, Deborah finds plenty to keep herself busy. The Kohl family loves to put on the purple and attend football and basketball games—as well as many of the other events in the Manhattan community—and are proud to make the “Little Apple” home.

Andrew Werner-Assistant Coordinator for Community Development