Matt Unger, director of performing arts technologies, has been named the 2025 Christopher W. Garber Staff Member of the Year at Manchester University.
The award is named in honor of Chris Garber, who was Manchester’s assistant vice president for operations at the time of his death in 2015, and recognizes an employee who demonstrates steadfast commitment to Manchester University and is a leader and collaborator who keeps the best interests of the University at heart.
Unger, a fifth-generation Manchester graduate, earned his degree in history in 2006. His wife, Lindsey; his parents, Becky and Denny Unger; his grandparents, Phyllis and Art Hunn; two sets of great-grandparents; and a pair of great-great-grandparents all attended Manchester.
He was recognized at an all-colleague meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28.
“Every scheduled event that happens on our North Manchester campus—not just in Cordier, but all of campus, and sometimes in Fort Wayne—which requires any type of technology, likely has Matt’s hands on it,” said President Stacy Young.
“Matt brings a type of servant leadership to MU that is rare,” said Alexis Young, assistant vice president for facilities and auxiliary operations. “His historical knowledge of this campus, as well as his desire to always do what’s best for the University, and his foresight for potential problems, make Matt a key leader on my team. He has never said that he can’t do something but always says he will try. He never leaves my office without asking if there is anything he can do to help make my job a little easier, and he does it all with a smile.”
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