Service Anniversary Awards presented to more than 50 employees
More than 50 Cincinnati State employees, along with some recent retirees, received Service Anniversary Awards during Common Time on Feb. 8.
Wayne Herbers and Karen Magness-Lewe (above) were recognized for reaching the milestone of 35 years of service to the College. Jeff Vetter also achieved 35 years of service prior to his 2020 retirement.
Mike DeVore (right) achieved 30 years of service. Others who passed the 30 year milestone prior to their retirement include Andi Feld, Bessie Pitts, Gail Quinlan, and Terri Reynolds.
- The virtual event was hosted by Tom Hale and Jesse Brown, with comments and applause (and occasional laughter at the jokes from Jesse and Tom) added by an online panel. Other participants offered comments and kudos via onscreen chat messages.
- The traditional service anniversary pins are being mailed to those who were honored during the virtual celebration.
President Monica Posey thanked all of the service award recipients for their contributions to the College and for “dedication and passion for your work.”
(Keep scrolling for more pictures of award recipients)
If you missed the event, or would like to repeat the experience, the recording is available on the College intranet. Go to How the College Works > Academics > Common Time > Common Time Recordings > 2021.
The annual Service Anniversary Awards recognize employees who, during the previous calendar year, “reached significant milestones of continuous service in their primary roles with the College.”
Eight current employees achieved 20 years of service, including (below, from top to bottom, left to right) Yvonne Baker, Dave Bryan, Jason Caudill, Sandra Dees, Karen Douglas, Daniel Lozier, Martin Rickard, and Adam Waits. Cindy Sefton also was recognized for 20 years of service prior to her retirement.
Eleven employees were recognized for 15 years of service, including (below, from top to bottom, left to right) Mary Beth Barnes, Mike Chaney, Kathleen Chiappone, Kelly Harper, David Killen, Cynthia Kneip, Dionna Malone, John Thomas, Cedric Vernon, Tony Waite, and Stacey White.
Sixteen employees achieved 10 years of service, including (below, from top to bottom, left to right) Toki Adeyemon, Mimi Albers, Sue Batory, Lawra Baumann, Zachary Braun, Gretchen Cook, Maya Franklin, Beth Hamon, Heather Hatchett, Scott Holubetz, Greg Klein, Ruth Miller, Mindy Piles, Janet Schlaak, Michael Van Fleet, and Abbey Yee.
Thirteen employees reached the 5 years of service milestone, including (below, from top to bottom, left to right) Cheryl Brackman, Robert Cutajar, Gary Goodpaster, Candice Jones, Sarah Knight, Jessica Loomis, Jason Moore, LaVon Moore, Barbara Ratliff, Sabrina Stephens, Nick Wahle, Amy Waldbillig, and Jerry Whitaker.
(Photos provided by Tom Hale)