2 New Receptionists Join the League

By Stephanie Ramirez, Communications Officer | Friday, March 25, 2011 2:40 PM

The UIL has hired two new receptionists, Lisa Hughes and Kim Troutman. Their main duties include answering and routing calls, welcoming and directing visitors at the UIL office and answering any general questions about the UIL. Hughes and Troutman come to the UIL after the retirement of two previous receptionists.

“We are so excited to have Lisa and Kim join the staff,” said UIL Event Coordinator Phyllis Broz, who serves as the supervisor for the receptionists. “They will bring great new energy to the organization. We know that their friendly and helpful demeanor will be an asset to the UIL.”

Kim Troutman, full-time receptionist – Troutman is the new full-time receptionist, but her voice may already be recognizable.  Before being hired full time, Troutman was a temp with the UIL beginning in September 2010. Growing up in Lubbock, Troutman’s connection to the UIL goes back to her high school days at Lubbock Coronado where she sang in the choir for three years.

“I’m most excited to be able to work with people every day that I enjoy spending time with,” Troutman said.

Troutman graduated from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor of Arts in English and is currently working on her Masters in Library Science. Troutman and her husband, Chris, have been married for three years.

Lisa Hughes, part-time receptionist – Hughes is the new part-time morning receptionist. After growing up in Chico, California, Hughes moved to Texas in 1999 where she worked at the Texas State Library. Hughes is a graduate of Chico State University with a bachelor’s degree in History. Hughes and her husband, Quentin, have two young sons, Lewis and Miller.

“Chico didn’t have anything like the UIL where extracurricular activities meant so much,” Hughes said. “I’m glad to be a part of it now.”