Zach Logsdon has been named 69ĀÜĄņapp Springfield Employee of the Month for December 2023. He is an IT technical associate for UIS Information Technology Services.
Logsdon played an integral role in the launch of the new UIS Esports Arena. His supervisor, Kara McElwrath, adds āHe goes above and beyond to make sure that user needs are met and offers not just a solution to the problem at hand but also alternatives to provide flexibility.ā
āNot only has he been involved in the planning of the space, but he also volunteered to build the gaming computers by hand in order to save thousands of dollars and keep the project under budget,ā McElwrath said.
Logsdonās co-workers describe him as patient, dependable and full of drive, adding that he sets the standard for making positive impressions with both students and colleagues.
āZach has again and again put students first with this project and thereās no way weād be where we are today without him,ā said his nominator.
Logsdon is dedicated to making the UIS campus a home for students, āHis focus is on how we can improve UIS for students, and his efforts pay off for our campus community,ā said McElwrath.
āI wouldnāt want to do my job without Zach,ā said McElwrath. āOur ITS team would not be as strong without him.ā