Retirees

Sandra “Sandy” Ahne

When Sandra Ahne started at UCA in 1997, she had an associate degree. Over time, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree and moved from an administrative assistant to a grant accountant and research administrator. Ahne has been on Staff Senate, a UCA Merit Fellow and a member of the non-traditional honor society, Alpha Sigma Gamma.

“Thank you for the service you provided and the difference you have made,” Shakarie Murphy said. “We wish you all the best as you pursue other endeavors in your retirement.”

Ahne will spend time with her four grandchildren, reading, running,, and making more home-cooked meals.

David Anthes

David Anthes began his career at UCA in 2008 in housing and later moved on to work for the Physical Plant in 2013. He also served four years on Staff Senate. He most enjoyed getting to know faculty and staff on campus and being recognized as a problem solver for those needing assistance.

“David will be very hard to replace. He is a very dependable, professional employee and always very helpful. He has worked in many areas for the Physical Plant and he will be truly missed,” said Donna Murphy.

David plans on visiting with his four grandchildren and taking them on vacations and enjoying their laughter. Should his dream of winning the lottery come true, he wants to come back to UCA and share some of his winnings with his friends.

Rick Anthony

Construction inspector Rick Anthony started working in the UCA Physical Plant in 2003.

“During Rick’s 20-plus years at UCA, he has been the construction inspector for projects totaling over $250 million. The projects include Student Health, Bear Hall, Donaghey Hall, CCCS, IHSB, Windgate and many others. Rick’s hard work and dedication to the construction department can be seen all over campus in each project he has touched,” said Kevin Carter.

Paul Beavers

Transportation manager Paul Beavers was hired into the shuttle department in 2007.

Over the years, he has become a father figure of sorts to students as he drove them around campus and listened to them talk about what was going on in their lives. When driving our student athletes, he took pride in cheering them on, supporting them and congratulating them on their success. Nelson Landers said Beavers has been an asset to the campus community and will be missed. Beavers plans to catch-up on his honey-do list, travel and take care of his dogs. He said he doesn’t mind coming back to UCA to drive shuttles part time.

James “Jim” Bemis

James Bemis has been a business administration counselor in academic advising since 1989. It was a home away from home for him. Helping the students has been personally satisfying for him through the years.

“Jim is the quintessential advisor exuding professionalism, dedication, and integrity. His retirement is bittersweet,” Pearlie Williams said. “He has been to me, an advisor’s advisor!”

Bemis enjoyed his supervisors and his coworkers and said he is grateful for the UCA community.

Maysoon Biller

Since joining UCA in 2017, Maysoon Biller has been teaching courses in child language, autism and speech sound disorders and said she learned as much from the students about life as she taught them about subject matter.

Biller has published six peer-reviewed articles and presented at several state and national conferences. She has also been a part of meaningful interprofessional efforts like Go Baby Go and the EDS-ASD Research Lab. Dee Lance said the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is grateful and proud of her incredible contributions.

Biller and her husband plan to enjoy their new camper and travel to see their children and grandchild.