Celebrating 10 Years of Service: Honoring Neil Kahle and Heath Barnhart’s Impact at KanREN

KanREN is proud to recognize Neil Kahle and Heath Barnhart as they celebrate their 10-year work anniversaries with the organization.

Over the past decade, Neil and Heath have each contributed significantly to KanREN’s mission of delivering reliable, high-performance network services and technology solutions to Kansas research and education institutions. Their deep technical expertise, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to member success have strengthened our organization and enhanced the level of service we provide across the state.

At KanREN, our service delivery model is built on trusted relationships, responsiveness, and specialized expertise. Retaining experienced, highly skilled staff is critical to ensuring continuity, innovation, and the exceptional member support our community depends on. Neil and Heath exemplify these values through their professionalism, problem-solving abilities, and dedication to serving our members every day.

Executive Director Chris Crook expressed his appreciation for their contributions:

“Neil and Heath represent the very best of KanREN. Their dedication to service and commitment to providing excellent member support have made a lasting impact on our organization and the institutions we serve. We are incredibly grateful for their ten years of expertise, teamwork, and steady leadership.”

Please join us in congratulating Neil and Heath on this significant milestone and thanking them for a decade of outstanding service to KanREN and our member community.