Our people
Meet our people in Coeur d’Alene
U of I employees in Coeur d’Alene provide individualized attention and personalized mentorship. Our connected community offers a truly unique experience — whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student ready to engage in impactful research, or a postdoctoral researcher seeking the resources and networks you need to succeed.
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At the heart of U of I Coeur d’Alene are the Vandals who make it a welcoming, collaborative and supportive place to learn, explore and grow. Through strong collaboration, a commitment to personalized support and deep connections to the university, our people ensure that every Vandal is seen, valued and guided to achieve their highest potential.
Becky Byers
Ellen Crabtree
Megan Snodgrass
Kierra Johnson
Our people
Coeur d’Alene administrative staff
Ellen Crabtree
Director of Student Success
208-292-2672
ecrabtree@uidaho.edu
Andrew Fields
Center Executive Officer
208-292-1737
afields@uidaho.edu
Matt Fryberger
Technology Solutions Partner
208-885-5681
mfryberger@uidaho.edu
Kierra Johnson
Administrative Specialist
208-292-2532
kierrak@uidaho.edu
David Knife
Facilities and Operations Manager
208-930-6964
dknight@uidaho.edu
Jan Krewson
Executive Assistant
208-292-2526
jkrewson@uidaho.edu
Ann McNamara
Business Manager
208-664-7012
amcnamara@uidaho.edu
Megan Snodgrass
Marketing and Communications Manager
meganps@uidaho.edu
Admissions
Becky Byers
Associate Director of Admissions
Call: 208-292-2510, text: 208-273-3226
beckyb@uidaho.edu
Center on Disabilities and Human Development
Dan Dyer
Education Training Coordinator
208-292-1406
dyer@uidaho.edu
Angee Murillo
North Idaho Regional Transition Coordinator
208-885-8774
angelenem@uidaho.edu
Vanessa Staudacher
Special Education Instruction Coordinator
208-292-2528
vstaudacher@uidaho.edu
Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics
John Shovic
Director, Center for Intelligent Robotics
208-292-2515
jshovic@uidaho.edu
Mary Everett
Associate Director, Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics
meverett@uidaho.edu
Jacob Friedberg
Research Scientist I, Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics
jfriedberg@uidaho.edu
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Sara Matthews
Senior Instructor, Child Development
208-292-2533
smatthews@uidaho.edu
College of Education, Health and Human Services
Julie Amador
Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Professor
jamador@uidaho.edu
Libbi Barret
Regional Coordinator, Idaho Building Capacity
208-874-3568
lbarret@uidaho.edu
Christina Cox
Program Manager, Professional Development
208-885-5659
christinac@uidaho.edu
Brian Fowler
Clinical Assistant Professor, Recreation, Sport and Tourism Management
208-885-2165
bfowler@uidaho.edu
Ryan Gillespie
Assistant Professor, Elementary Mathematics Education
208-292-2511
rgillespie@uidaho.edu
Allen Kitchel
Associate Professor, Career Technical Education
akitchel@uidaho.edu
Corey (James) Mckenna
Clinical Assistant Professor, Education
208-292-1403
jmckenna@uidaho.edu
Krista Soria
Associate Professor, Adult, Organizational Learning and Leadership
ksoria@uidaho.edu
Melinda Tompkins
Lecturer, Curriculum and Instruction
208-771-3703
mtompkins@uidaho.edu
Elizabeth Wargo
Associate Professor, Education
208-290-0138
ewargo@uidaho.edu
College of Engineering
Joules Beeston
Clinical Faculty
208-292-2671
jbeeston@uidaho.edu
Robert Rinker
Associate Professor; Associate Chair
208-885-7378
rinker@uidaho.edu
John Shovic
Research Faculty
208-292-2515
jshovic@uidaho.edu
Tammy St. John-Tesky
Administrative Coordinator
208-292-2509
tammy@uidaho.edu
Larry Stauffer
Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management
208-664-7013
stauffer@uidaho.edu
College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Richard Reardon
Professor, Psychology
208-292-2523
rreardon@uidaho.edu
College of Natural Resources
Leda Kobziar
Professor of Wildland Fire Science; Director of Master of Natural Resources Program
208-292-2683
lkoziar@uidaho.edu
Extension
Rusty Gosz
Extension Director, Northern District
208-292-2516
rgosz@uidaho.edu
Teressa Balderrama
Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development
208-292-2541
teresagb@uidaho.edu
Kali Gardiner
Program Coordinator, Eat Smart Idaho
208-292-2543
kalig@uidaho.edu
Shelly Johnson
Extension Educator, Nutrition Health Promotion and Wellness; Administrator, Eat Smart Idaho
208-292-2524
sjohnson@uidaho.edu
Jennifer Kay
Extension, Administrative Support Specialist
208-292-2525
jkay@uidaho.edu
Carrie Reese
Extension Business Specialist
208-292-2522
carrier@uidaho.edu
Chris Schnepf
Area Extension Educator, Applied Forestry Ecology and Silviculture
208-292-1288
cschenpf@uidaho.edu
Cyrus Vore
Program Coordinator, 4-H
208-885-9695
cyrusvore@uidaho.edu
Foundation
Shelly Robson
Associate Director of Development, Athletics
208-292-2548
shellyr@uidaho.edu
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Lindsey Beacham
Outreach Assistant
208-885-7955
lbeacham@uidaho.edu
Margaret (Meg) Wolf
Assistant Director
mawolf@uidaho.edu
Mike (Woody) Wood
Operations and Outreach Coordinator
208-292-2527
mikewood@uidaho.edu
Regional Math Center
Courtney Greene
Regional Mathematics Specialist
208-292-2514
cgreene@uidaho.edu
Adam Hanah
Research Assistant
ahanan@uidaho.edu
Jode Keehr
Program Manager
208-292-2514
jkeehr@uidaho.edu
Kathy Prummer
Regional Mathematics Specialist
208-292-2514
kpummer@uidaho.edu
Josué Rhoads
Administrative Specialist
208-292-2514
jrhoads@uidaho.edu
TRIO
Gayle Otto
Educational Talent Search Project Director
208-292-1403
gotto@uidaho.edu
Elizabeth Jewell
Outreach Coordinator
208-292-2539
eajewell@uidaho.edu
Amanda Dormaier
Outreach Coordinator
amandas@uidaho.edu
Trevor Miller
Outreach Coordinator
tjmiller@uidaho.edu
Renae Robison
Project Support Specialist
208-292-2539
rrobison@uidaho.edu
Arielle Horan
Silver Valley Upward Bound Director
208-292-1367
ahoran@uidaho.edu
Emma Arman
Community Outreach Coordinator (Kellogg and Wallace High Schools)
emmaa@uidaho.edu
Meet our executive officer
Andrew R. Fields, Ed.D., Center executive officer, Coeur d'Alene and northern Idaho
Andrew R. Fields, Ed.D., CEO of University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene, has over 25 years of higher education leadership experience in academics, administrative services and student services. He is a student-focused, collaborative and systems-thinking leader with talent in managing complex organizations through collegiality and respect. Fields is focused on strategic planning and innovative program development to support the mission of the university statewide while meeting the needs of a rapidly growing and changing community in North Idaho.
A true lifelong learner, Fields holds graduate degrees in educational administration and leadership, business administration, adventure-based management and outdoor leadership as well as undergraduate degrees in environmental recreation, liberal studies, welding and industrial technology. Fields has also completed over 15 professional certifications.
Fields has created, enhanced and managed innovative programs for several colleges and universities, including Stanford University, Shasta College, Central Washington University, California State University East Bay, University of California Davis and University of the Pacific, Stockton. Having held several positions including dean, director and faculty, he is an advocate for great instruction, prioritizing students and creating an exceptional student experience. Fields directly attributes his career advancement to education and is passionate about bringing higher education opportunities to all communities.
Andrew "Andy" Fields
U of I in Coeur d’Alene
University of Idaho is making powerful impact in North Idaho – from cutting-edge math education research and inspiring K-12 leadership programs to dedicated support for college-bound students and community outreach. Our incredible partners at the Harbor Center in Coeur d’Alene are bringing the university’s land-grant mission to life, working every day to serve and uplift all Idahoans.