Jessi Schnebelen, assistant director of the Business Communication Lab, has been named employee of the third quarter by the Sam M. Walton College of Business. 

Anyone in the college may nominate colleagues for the award, which is given to employees who show superior customer service that enhances the image of the college above and beyond the scope of that employee's job description.

Along with Schnebelen, Jeff Waits, computer support specialist; Bill Ragan, senior academic advisor; Jim Goodlander, associate director, technology; Drew Stephens, digital design and development manager; Diana Blake, facilities coordinator; Emily Chanmanivong, global engagement specialist; Cari Denson-Gates, administrative support supervisor; Yingying Zhang, administrative support supervisor; and Alisha Waddell, fiscal support analyst, were also nominated for their contributions to Walton College.

The winner receives a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize. Winners are chosen by Walton College Dean Matt Waller, the associate deans, the assistant deans and the Walton College Staff Council.