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Get to know these new PEA members:
Name: Natalie Austin 
Department: COMDDE
Position: Birth-3 Coordinator of Sound Beginnings
Hometown: Holyoke, CO
Single I came to USU for the chance to be a part of a wonderful new program that serves children with hearing loss and their families. I love the outdoors so the mountains of Utah were a huge draw.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Aggie Ice Cream: Cookie Dough
Name: Lisa Vaughn
Department: Student Involvement
Position: Community Service Coordinator
Home Town: La Jolla, CA
My husbands name is Dusty. We came to USU so Dusty could pursue a Master of Natural Resources in Recreation Resource Management. We love Logan and I am enjoying getting to know students and the community. My favorite thing about USU so far is the students and Aggie Ice Cream. Favorite Aggie Ice Cream flavor is Lemon Custard!
Name: Adam Gleed
Department: Registrar’s Office
Position: Systems Administrator
My wife's name is Tara, and we have one daughter, Taylor
I came to USU because it’s a great place to work and we wanted to stay local.
My favorite things about USU are the great people and the beautiful grounds.
My favorite color is: Orange, no blue, wait green! Yes, probably green.
My favorite Aggie Ice Cream flavor is Aggie Blue Mint ;-)
Name: George Joeckel III
Department: IT/FACT Center
Position: Instructional Designer
Home Town: Milwaukee, WI
My wife's name is Hannah, and we have three children: Georgo (7), Leah (4), and Nya (2 mos.).
My favorite thing about USU so far is being able to discover the campus during the summer lull and the natural beauty of this area.
Name: Mary Price
Department: College of Business Dean’s Office
Position: Administrative Assistant
Home Town: Millville, Utah
I am married with three children: Tanika – 11, Brendan – 7, & Tausha – 3
I came to USU to support my family. I ended up attending school. I am graduating this semester with a bachelor’s in business and a minor in personal financial planning.
My favorite thing about USU is the people I associate with.
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Aggie Ice Cream Flavor: Raspberry Cream
Name: Ryan Barfuss
Department: Student Health and Wellness Center
Position: Prevention Specialist
Home town: Tremonton, Utah
Significant other/partner/married/single, kids, etc: Wife and Two little Girls ages 5 and 2
Why did you come to USU? I went to school here and now I have a great job here in Cache Valley
What's your favorite thing about USU so far? The Students and the great outdoor environment.
Favorite color: Blue
Favorite USU ice cream flavor: There is no just one. I like them all.
Favorite Hobby: As you can see I Love to fish.
Name: Jared Johnson
Department: Distance Education
Position: Director of Online Education
Home Town: North Logan, I'm the son of Thomas Johnson long time USU faculty member.
Significant other/partner/married/single, kids, etc: I'm married to Michelle Clark of Vernal, UT and we have two great little red headed boys, Owen (4) and Aidan (2).
Why did you come to USU: Because all True Aggies must come home.
Favorite Color: Aggie Blue!
Favorite Aggie Ice Cream Flavor: Raspberries n Cream