Staff Council Executive Committee
The Executive Committee plans the Staff Council agenda and meets when necessary for policy changes or things pertaining to the Staff Council.
Mohammed Alqurashi
President (2028)
Office: Senior Hazardous Waste Specialist | Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (HHSS)
- Non-Classified Staff Member
- Executive Committee Member
- Bylaws Committee Member
- Election & Membership Committee Member
- Mohammed has been a proud member of Staff Council since 2024. He serves as Staff Council President, a role he is truly thrilled and honored to take on.
- Mohammed’s dedication, integrity, and positive spirit make him an invaluable member of our community—deeply respected and appreciated by all. He has been a valued employee at ISU for several years and works in the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability department.
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For Mohammed, the ISU campus has become his second home. He began his journey at ISU as a student employee, balancing work shifts between classes. Through dedication and perseverance, he earned two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree, giving him the opportunity to experience ISU from many different perspectives. Being able to contribute professionally to the same community that helped shape him is a full-circle moment—one he never takes for granted.
- Outside of work, Mohammed enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and exploring new places. Some of his hobbies include playing soccer at Bartz Field, working on cars, and playing FIFA on PlayStation.
Mohammed Alqurashi
President Elect (2028)
Office: Senior Hazardous Waste Specialist | Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability (HHSS)
Non-Classified
Marty Vizcarra
Past President (2027)
Office: Senior Project Manager | Facilities Services
- Non-Classified Staff Member
- Executive Committee Member
- Bylaws Committee Member
- Election & Membership Committee Member
- Marty is Staff Council Past-President and in his last year serving on the Council. He enjoys connecting with all of the diverse people across campus who help our University thrive. He is passionate about supporting staff by bringing their ideas to the forefront and helping to make their time at ISU meaningful.
- Marty is an ISU alum, earning his AAS in CADD in 2013. He began his career at ISU in 2022 when he joined Facilities as a Project Manager. Now serving as a Senior Project Manager, Marty oversees projects not only on the Pocatello campus, but also in Idaho Falls and Meridian. His leadership and dedication make him a highly valued member of the team.
- Marty has a deep love and appreciation for all kinds of music. Whether he's vibing at concerts or at home, music is a constant source of joy in his life. He is a passionate supporter of local musicians and the local music scene. Outside of music, Marty enjoys cooking, with carnitas being his signature dish. He also loves spending time in nature, especially hiking and relaxing by peaceful mountain creeks.
Stormi Essman
Secretary (2028)
Office: Administrative Assistant 2 | Pharmacy
- Classified Staff Member
- Executive Committee Member
- Chair, Professional Development & Scholarship Committee
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Stormi wanted to join Staff Council because she is passionate about contributing to a positive work environment and fostering stronger connections throughout the university. She is especially interested in process improvement and believes that building relationships across campus can help create more effective professional development opportunities for staff.
- Stormi is committed to giving staff members a strong voice, ensuring their ideas are heard and valued. She also hopes to increase awareness of the important role Staff Council plays in shaping a supportive and thriving workplace for the entire university community.
- Stormi is an Administrative Assistant II for the Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences department of the College of Pharmacy.
- In her free time, Stormi enjoys spending time with her daughter and cute Boston Terrier. She also enjoys doing crafting and photography.
Michael Jones
Staff Council Treasurer (2026)
Office: Accounts Payable/Travel Manager, Administration Building 216
Non-Classified
Mandy Myers
CMS Officer (2028)
Office: Office Services Supervisor 1 | Facilities Services
Classified
Rick Fowler
CMS Officer (2028)
Office: Instructional Designer | Instructional Technology Resource Center (ITRC)
Classified
Veronica Garcia
Classified Member at Large (2026)
Office: Administrative Assistant 1 | College of Education
Classified
Jules Churba-Pyzer
Classified Member at Large (2028)
Office: Military Education Benefits Coordinator | Office of the Registrar
Classified
Annie Mendoza
Non-Classified Member at Large (2028)
Office: Grant Project Coordinator | Institute of Rural Health
Non-classified
Julie VanLeuven
Non-Classified Member at Large (2027)
Office: IT Systems Manager for Health Sciences | Information Technology Services (ITS)
Non-Classified
Mikayla Dungan
Event Coordinator (2028)
Office: Administrative Assistant 2 | Maintenance & Operations
Classified