September 2024: Core Value Most Valuable Players!
These team members have been nominated by their colleagues for demonstrating our core values in their work.
JR Belton, Director of Recruiting: Football- EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, AUTHENTICITY, PRESERVERANCE, RESPECT, EQUITY, GROWTH, & SERVICE
JR has asserted himself as an epitome of progressive thinking, leadership, teamwork, and service. JR consistently displays consistent selflessness for his peers as well as our football program with the intent to assist everyone in achieving success. ~nominated by Donovan Tate
He puts LSU first - he makes it apparent in everything he does. ~nominated by Patrick Kelly
Morgan Durham, Executive Director—Operations & Athletic Equipment- SERVICE
Morgan is always willing to help and lend a hand of service. He goes above and beyond displaying excellent customer service and making sure events go off without a hitch. ~nominated by Leighann Westfall
Aaron Metrejean, Mechanic Supervisor- EXCELLENCE, SERVICE
On the day of our first home football game, the rope broke on the flagpole holding the National Championship flags. While the flags were still flying, it was not a display of excellence with a broken rope. The only way to fix it was for someone to be able to access the top of the flagpole, requiring a lift from outside the stadium. Aaron rode the lift over from Alex Box and went all the way up to the top of the flagpole to fix the flags. It was terrifying to watch! This act of service allowed us to kick of 100 years of Tiger Stadium with our National Championship flags flying proudly! ~nominated by Andrea Tepe
Sheldon Rogers, Horticultural Attendant Leaderman- EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, SERVICE
Sheldon is not only invested in excellence on our playing surface but he always is fully invested in finding ways to help our team win. He is the first one to the field during tournament play and the last one to leave. He takes ownership of his facility and works hard to make it the best. ~nominated by Beth Torina
Kawanda Stewart, Custodian 2- EXCELLENCE, RESPECT
I have the pleasure of seeing Ms. Kawanda almost every day in the Broussard Athletic Training Room. Her unwavering dedication and exceptional work ethic make her an invaluable member of the LSU team. She consistently brings a positive attitude and a welcoming smile to everyone she encounters, whether they are athletes heading to the weight room or members of our Athletic Training Staff. Kawanda truly embodies what it means to be a Most VALUEable Player. ~nominated by Derek Calvert
