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Celebrating Environmental Services Week: Meet Tami Howell

Tami Howell

Each day this week — which is Environmental Services Week — we’ll get to know one of our campus environmental services workers who keep the medical center clean and running smoothly.

“Environmental Services Week is a perfect time to recognize UNMC’s hardworking EVS team,” said Paula LeGrande, EVS manager for Sodexo.

Today we meet:

Name: Tami Howell

Title: Environmental services worker

Years at UNMC: Three years

Buildings I work at: Mainly the Sorrell Center, but I’m on call “south of Clarkson,” which includes Wittson Hall, Poynter Hall, Maurer Center for Public Health, Bennett Hall, Durham Research Center I and II, Booth Administration Building, College of Nursing, Center for Nursing Science, College of Pharmacy, Home Instead Center for Successful Aging, Eppley Institute and Science Hall, Student Life Center and the Truhlsen Eye Institute.












Compliments accepted



If you’d like to applaud an EVS worker this week, leave a message in the “Comments” field below. Tell us who you want to thank and what a great job they do.




Favorite thing about UNMC: I like the fact that the campus is always growing and constantly improving. Even though I have to clean it — I love all of the glass in the buildings!

Three things you don’t know about me:

  • My son Jason was born at UNMC in 1990, and a senior nurse noticed he wasn’t breathing when I was holding him after surgery. She grabbed him off me and saved his life.
  • I’m a member of the Omaha Walking Club. I love walking, even with the amount of walking I do at work.
  • Wherever I go, I always get lost. No matter where it is or who drew me a map, I get lost. I don’t have much sense of direction.

28 comments

  1. Sue Pope says:

    Tami Howell is a "breath of fresh air" at UNMC. She is very personable and is always asking if there is something she can do to help you! She's very efficient and actually goes above and beyond to make sure everything is clean around the office area. KUDOS to Tami!!

  2. Sue Anson says:

    Hi Tami!!!!!!!!
    I had no idea you have worked @ UNMC; what a small world! I'm also very directionally challenged. Thanks for all your hard work; it takes a hard working crew to keep this place clean!

    Sue (Abraham) Anson

  3. Jessica Brummer says:

    Tami does a wonderful job at the campus events center. She is one of the nicest people you will ever meet! Thank you for all you do Tami!

  4. Lori Clapper says:

    Tami Howell is the best! I have said it before "She's the cats meow"! The entire EVS crew does a great job here in the Sorrell Center.

  5. Deborah Olson says:

    I don't know you but I want to thank you for your part in keeping this campus in near perfect condition. You all work so hard and seem to always have a smile on your face!

  6. Kitty Dybdall says:

    Tami Howell is simply the best! She is just one of the nicest, most considerate, and conscientious people I've met in a long time. All our EVS folks do a great job here in Sorrell, but Tami stands head and shoulders above the rest. You rock Tami!!!

  7. Judy Kenyon says:

    Louie Liddick does an outstanding job on third floor of DRC II. He is a tireless worker who makes all of our lives more pleasant.
    Judy Kenyon

  8. Bonnie Povondra says:

    Tami,
    You deserve all the great comments people are saying Outstanding job!
    Thank you very much for all you dedication and hard work.
    Sincerely,

  9. Anna Kunkel says:

    Tami, you are one of the most sincere and kindest people I have ever met. You take that additional step, where some people would see a duty as "good enough" you always exceed and give people that little extra that makes a huge difference. I think you are great!

  10. Kristin Watkins says:

    Linda Osborn is the Lead in DRC II and I can't say enough about how wonderful she is. She always keeps me informed of what's happening and she leads her crew by example, always being one of the hardest workers. I also have to compliment "King" Louie, Tammy, and Larry (6th floor) – they always do a great job and with smiles on their faces. Having a great EVS team is one of the best things I could ask for!

  11. Connie Miller says:

    Martha Carter works diligently to keep a clean, pleasant environment in the College of Nursing. I especially appreciate her efforts on the 3rd floor that houses the Learning Resource Center. This is an area of high traffic and is heavily used by students. Martha consistently keeps our space clean, tidy and welcoming to all students, faculty and staff who use the area. Connie Miller

  12. Mike McGlade says:

    Tami is awesome! COM Dean's Office

  13. Bev Hamman says:

    Tami is absolutely wonderful! She always goes that extra mile if we need things done or if she see's something out of place. We always look forward to her pleasant smile and upbeat attitude!!! She is truly a gem!

  14. Margie Galkowski says:

    I applaud Mary Walls for her dedication and excellence in keeping the Emergency Medicine Administrative Offices clean and neat.

  15. Ron Bechdolt says:

    Tami is not only one of the best EVS employees we've ever had, she's one of the most energetic and thoughtful employees at UNMC I've known. We marvel at her enthusiasm for her job and appreciate her more than mere words can say. Thanks Tami!

  16. Atiim Jones says:

    We don't give these Guys enough credit and appreciation! I would love to see more profiles of the people that work so dilligently to keep our workplace looking beautiful!

  17. Marlene Novotny says:

    We here at Truhlsen Eye Institute appreciate everything that Tami does for us to keep our building sparkling! She is always so friendly and efficient!

  18. Chad Branecki says:

    Mary Walls is always a pleasure to have in the EM academic offices. She is polite, professiona and does a great job!

  19. Sharon Secora says:

    Tami is the best! Always goes above and beyond; and, always smiling and pleasant!!

  20. Anna Damgaard Selden says:

    Ali and Arline in the College of Pharmacy are fantastic. They do a great job of keeping our building spotless and are some of the nicest people I know. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  21. Sonja Cox says:

    There just isn't anything else that can be said about Tami that hasn't already been said! She's absolutley one of the most helpful (goes the extra mile) and upbeat people I know.

  22. Nathan Bills says:

    Mary Walls does a great job and is always ready to talk Omaha Storm Chasers baseball!

  23. Alisa Seidler says:

    Mary Walls does an amazing job for us. I can't say enough good things about her work.

  24. Debbi Lee says:

    Martha Carter is our EVS colleague in the College of Nursing CON building. She is so very attentive in making our entire 3rd floor a comforting and welcoming area for our students. Martha always has a smile on her face. If she is on second floor in the morning and sees me coming up the walk, she will push the elevator button for me so it is there when I come in the building. The CON is very lucky to have Martha.
    Martha, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH !

  25. Nicki Simmons says:

    Tami is an absolutely wonderful and energetic person! She truly goes above and beyond. She makes sure you know that she is there to help you and it is great to know that she is there if you need her. She always has a smile on her face and always has a very positive attitude. Tami – THANK YOU!! Please know everything you do is truly appreciated and that we value you!!

  26. Laura Robinson says:

    We are fortunate to have Mary Walls working in our area. She always does a wonderful job, and is kind and pleasant to everyone in the department.

  27. Sue (abraham) Anson says:

    Sounds like the Tami I've know for years! Wonderful to have you as part of the UNMC team.

  28. Christy McAndrew says:

    Arlete Cruz-Salazar. Since you started at HICSA, our building sparkles. You have such a positive friendly attitude and boundless energy and go out of your way to keep EVERYTHING clean. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

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