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Posted: 10/22/20

Perez Named TAMIU’s 2020 Outstanding Employee Service Award Recipient

 

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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) has named  Juan G. Pérez, Recreational Sports’ fitness specialist, as the recipient of its 2020 Outstanding Employee Service Award. 

TAMIU president Dr. Pablo Arenaz presented Pérez with his award:  a plaque, reserved parking spot and $500 check.

Pérez, who has been part of the University’s staff for 4.5 years, oversees Group Fitness programs.  He recruits, trains and prepares fitness instructors to teach classes and successfully complete their ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification. 

He said he was surprised with his nomination and award, but hopes it’s a reflection of his regard for his job and those he serves.

“I am honestly humbled by the whole experience. It’s a cliché, but I do love the people and students that I work with. I enjoy solving problems and creating programs, and it’s always more fun when you’re surrounded by creative minds and passionate souls,”  he explained.

Pérez is a TAMIU alum and earned his BA in Psychology in 2013 and his MA in Sociology in 2019.

Other Award nominees included:

Jessica Pérez - Environmental Health and Safety

Christine Rojas - Office of Public Relations, Marketing and Information Services

Juan Manuel Vasquez - Office of Recruitment and School Relations

Rebeca Litman - Department of Educational Programs

Lorna Espinoza - Office of Student Orientation, Leadership and Engagement

Hilda Dennis - Office of the Associate Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs

Mirian Granados - Office of Recruitment and School Relations

Lourdes Kristina Valenciano - Community Relations and Special Events

Roberto “Bobby” González - Office of Information Technology

Cindy Martínez - Division of International Business & Technology Studies

Erika Medrano - Department of Humanities

Yelitza Howard - Career Services

Brenda Y. Diaz - Office of Financial Aid

Laura Elizondo - Office of Financial Aid

Rocio García – Athletics Department. 

The annual Award is coordinated by the President’s Office and includes a nominee review group that determines the recipient based on campus-wide nominations. 

For additional information, contact the University’s Office of Public Relations, Marketing and Information Services at 956.426.2180, email prmis@tamiu.edu or visit offices in the Sue and Radcliffe Killam Library.

Dr. Arena Presents Employee Award
Dr. Pablo Arenaz, TAMIU president, presents Juan G. Pérez, Recreational Sports’ fitness specialist, his award plaque as the recipient of TAMIU's 2020
Outstanding Employee Service Award.