{"id":439,"date":"2024-01-04T15:46:29","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T20:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/?p=439"},"modified":"2024-01-17T08:51:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-17T13:51:55","slug":"jerry-pierce-wins-a-2023-it-director-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/information-technology\/2024\/01\/04\/jerry-pierce-wins-a-2023-it-director-award\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry Pierce Wins a 2023 IT Director Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Jerry Pierce, Senior IT Support Technologist for the Unified Technology Support Department, won an IT Director Award at this year\u2019s ceremony. Pierce has worked for Ball State University for 21 years and is known for his impressive work ethic.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Laura Petty, Director of Unified Technology Support, had nothing but great things to say about Pierce\u2019s university impact.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cJerry always goes above and beyond to assist clients and coworkers,\u201d Petty said. \u201cHe has a very strong technical skill set and an excellent project management style, which makes him a real asset for key initiatives.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pierce said he was, \u201cSurprised and humbled to be honored with the award.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pierce always strives to do his best and often volunteers to lead projects that are vital for both UTS and CCIM clients. Pierce says his favorite part of working for Ball State is the relationships he builds with colleagues, faculty, and students. Be sure to congratulate Pierce on his award!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jerry Pierce, Senior IT Support Technologist for the Unified Technology Support Department, won an IT Director Award at this year\u2019s ceremony. 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