USS Members

The University Staff Senate serves on behalf of all permanent represented and non-represented University Staff, temporary employees and project appointment employees at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. All members of the represented and non-represented University Staff and recurring temporary employees are eligible for membership in USS.

• Administrative Support - Connie Fassino (2015-2018) & Heather Wittkopf (2017-2020)
  
• Blue Collar – Greg Elliott (2016-2019) & Matt Quade (2017-2020)      
  
• Crafts/Technical/Law Enforcement/Security – Chelsea Meyer (2017-2020)      
  
• Fiscal & Staff Services – Robert Rust (2016-2019)
• Supervisory/Human Resources – Kathy Young (2015-2018)
  
• Member-at-Large - Helen Spasojevich (2016-2019) & Deb Toftness (2015-2018)
  
• Chancellor's Office Liaison (non-voting) – Deb Schwab

• Administrative Support (2)   
  
• Blue Collar (2)
  
• Crafts/Technical/Law Enforcement/Security (1)
  
• Fiscal & Staff Services (1)
  
• Supervisory/Human Resources (1)
• Member-At-Large (2)

Elected members serve a three-year term beginning in June. Release time is granted by the Chancellor.

Chair: Kathy Young
Vice-Chair: Robert Rust
Treasurer: Heather Wittkopf
Secretary: Helen Spasojevich