Photo by Richard LeHoullier,
UNH Dining at Philbrook Hall

Tammie Hubbard has been serving the UNH campus for the past 11 years, starting in 1994 as a Food service Worker in Stillings Dining Hall. Over the past 11 years, Tammie has held many positions and titles in University Hospitality Services, including: Food Service Worker I {Stillings (1994-96) and Huddleston (1996-1998)}, Food Service Worker II at Hudd in a Hurry (1998-2000), Food Service Assistant for the Wildcatessen (2000-2001), and now Food Service Shift Supervisor!

Tammie must rely on her strong communication and organizational skills in order to perform the daily responsibilities for her position. She must create a balance between customer service, purchasing requirements, clerical duties, and staff supervision. In addition, her responsibilities also include using online ordering systems such as Food Pro and other vendors as well as daily banking for Philbrook Dining Hall and Philbrook Café; however with all her responsibilities, Tammie views the most important and satisfying aspect of her position as customer satisfaction. "Students are away from home," Tammie says, "and it is important that they have places where they feel comfortable and secure. I may not be their mom, but I can at least provide them with a friendly face and a cup of hot chocolate. Sometimes all it takes is a smile and a hello to make their day." Tammie's supervisor, Richard LeHoullier confirms her commitment to our UNH students, stating "Tammie will be the first to say how much she enjoys being around students. The students that work with her look to her for leadership at work but also motherly advice for personal problems that arise. Being a mother of three boys, Tammie can identify with the students and their problems…She manages a very efficient retail operation and is dedicated to making the Philbrook Café the best that it can be for the department - and most of all - for the students."

Besides interacting with students, Tammie states, "I enjoy the people that I work with; they have become like family," serving as positive influences in furthering her career here at UNH. Two employees stand out particularly in having a positive impact on Tammie's work environment. "Arlene Canney, who was the secretary at Huddleston Dining Hall, gave me the constant encouragement to go back to school and get my associates degree. Without her I probably would not have had the confidence to take such a huge step in my life," Tammie explains. She also highlighted the encouragement made by Richard LeHoullier, her current manager and manager from 1996-98. "He has supported me in furthering my career within UHS. He also encouraged me to finish my degree as well as providing a friendly ear whenever I needed it. His calm exterior and a quirky sense of humor provide a working environment that makes coming to work every day an enjoyable and interesting experience."

While working, Tammie completed her studies receiving an Associates of Arts degree in Journalism. Through all of Tammie's accomplishments, she emphasized that the most important thing in her life is her family. Tammie is currently engaged to Scott Burkland, also of UNH Hospitality Services, and she is the proud mother of three sons: Marc (25), Derek (22), and Ryan (17). "My children give me a joy unparalleled by any other detail in my life," Tammie stated. "I feel as if their achievements are my achievements as well." Her son Marc is the assistant coach of the UNH Soccer team. He is a 2003 graduate of Colgate University where he majored in Political Science and Sports Administration, and he recently completed his Master's degree at UNH in Kinesiology. Derek is a senior here at UNH. He has recently returned from studying abroad in Costa Rica and is now working towards a double major in Spanish and International Affairs, while playing intramural hockey at UNH and also for a men's team in Dover. Her youngest son Ryan is a senior at Oyster River High School where he plays soccer, basketball and baseball. Ryan is planning to attend UNH next semester as an Occupational Therapy major. When not working, Tammie says, "I find fulfillment in the simple things in life such as taking my dog Sadie for walks in College Woods or watching my sons play sports."