Meet the PIT Crew
Trained as process improvement and strategic planning facilitators, the PIT Crew helps UAF departments and teams achieve their goals. With support from their direct supervisors, PIT Crew members facilitate and train project teams as an additional responsibility to their regular duties.
Amber Leytem
PIT Crew Member since 2019
Office of Management & Budget
As UAF’s Process Improvement Project Manager, Amber leads the UAF PIT Crew and coordinates PIT Crew-supported projects. Amber’s favorite part of this work is helping teams solve problems and realize their goals.
Amy Bristor
PIT Crew member since 2019
eCampus
Amy has a real passion for process improvement and enjoys learning about the different facets of UAF through her work with the UAF PIT Crew.
Ashley Munro
PIT Crew member since 2013
Financial Aid Office
Ashley really enjoys process mapping, but her favorite part of the work is helping teams find more efficient and effective ways to work.
Briana Walters
PIT Crew member since 2013
Office of Management & Budget
Briana appreciates the prescribed methodology and tools used within PIT Crew projects to facilitate and drive real change across UAF. She finds it extremely satisfying to help teams utilize this methodology that has demonstrated proven success for dozens of projects over the years.
Brianna Pauling
PIT Crew member since 2019
Rural Alaska Honors Institute
Brianna joined PIT Crew to help her colleagues create clear and more efficient processes that help get them where they want to go. Her favorite thing about this work is seeing the results contribute to advancing UAF.
Cathy Ewing
PIT Crew member since 2011
Statewide Financial Systems
Cathy's goal is to review policy and process when making data-driven decisions for improvement. Her career is focused on working with teams and organizations that are growing or shrinking.
Jennifer Harris
PIT Crew member since 2013
Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Jennifer enjoys working in teams and collaborating with UAF faculty, staff and students. Her favorite process improvement quote is “Different isn't always better, but better is always different.”
Jessica Armstrong
PIT Crew member since 2019
eCampus
Jessica's favorite part of PIT facilitation is helping groups find more efficient ways to do University work through improved processes and communication. We all work hard but process improvement can help us work smarter.
Kel Gitter
PIT Crew member since 2019
Office of Information Technology
Kel’s favorite part about PIT Crew facilitation is learning more of the interworkings of the University in areas he is less familiar with. He loves getting together with others who are dedicated to making UAF even better.
Shelby Langdon
PIT Crew member since 2018
Office of Management & Budget
Shelby loves the opportunity to work with other departments at UAF and learn about valuable other processes that keep the university running. Working with the PIT Crew provides a chance to see other content specialists share their expertise that might otherwise never have the chance to hear about.
Samara Taber
PIT Crew member since 2023
Office of Management & Budget
Samara is committed to advancing UAF's mission by leading strategic enrollment planning initiatives and guiding process improvement projects throughout the university. Her passion lies in connecting the dots, fostering creative thinking, and bringing individuals together to collaboratively solve problems.