Marietta College employees to be honored during service award ceremony on May 10

Those being recognized have combined for 684 years at Marietta College

by Tom Perry

Marietta, Ohio (05/02/2023) — Marietta College will recognize 45 employees for their years of consecutive full-time employment and seven retirees during the annual Employee Service Award and Retirement Recognition Ceremony at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 10th, in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center.

President Bill Ruud is pleased to honor each employee who is being recognized for milestone years of service - starting at five years and continuing in five-year increments up to 35 years of service.

Those being recognized for their service to the College have combined for 684 years. Two employees - Barb Binegar (Library) and Steve Spilatro (Biology) - are celebrating 35 years of employment at Marietta, while Ryan Zundell (Communication and Brand Management) is the only employee celebrating 25 years.

Also, being honored on May 10th are:

20-year awards: Raymond Baker (Physical Plant), Dawn Carusi (Gender Studies), David Jeffery (Geology), Tom Perry (Communication and Brand Management), and Natalie Sinicrope (Student Life).

15-year awards: Ann Bragg (Physics), Amanda Cech (Academic Resource Center), Larry Hiser (Athletics), Nicole Livengood (English), Katy Lustofin (Biology), Bob Van Camp (Computer Science), and Jim Weaver (Campus Police).

10-year awards: Joe Bergin (Athletics), Lynn Bostrom (Biology), Jeanne Catalano (Library), Dave Hesson (Physical Plant), Dash McNeal (Athletics), Melissa Tornes (Physical Plant), and Andy Waddle (Athletics).

5-year awards: James Arnold (Campus Police), Franci Bolden (Physics), Mona Chesnutt (Building Services), Cody Clemens (Communication), Claire Crane (Tutoring Services), Raven Cromwell (Education), Jason Davis (Athletics), Charles Doan (Psychology), Brianna Finck (Athletics), Kathryn Gloor (Advancement), Melissa Grande (Theatre), Chris Jacobs (Petroleum Engineering), Adam Jacoby (Chemistry), Chad Langley (Athletics), Abby Lord (Athletics), Emily Manfresca (Athletic Training), Ahmed Mohamed (Petroleum Engineering), Kristy Newman (Athletics), Tyson Riggs (Physical Plant), David Sams (Physician Assistant Program), John Smithberger (Campus Police), Michael Williams (Clinical Mental Health Counseling), and Tara Winters (Advancement).

Also being recognized are seven retirees - Mary Barnas, McCoy Professor of Psychology (1994-2023), Janet Bland, Provost and McCoy Professor of English (2005-22), Jill Deming, Advancement Database Manager (2004-23), Dave Diehl, Tradesman (2006-22), Elaine O'Rourke, Director of Field and Clinical Experiences (2004-22), Mike Tager, Professor of Political Science (1995-2023), and Tracey Wynn, Administrative Coordinator (2005-22).

Located in Marietta, Ohio, at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio rivers, Marietta College is a four-year liberal arts college. Tracing its roots to the Muskingum Academy back in 1797, the College was officially chartered in 1835. Today Marietta College serves a body of 1,200 full-time students. The College offers more than 50 majors and is consistently ranked as one of the top regional comprehensive colleges by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review, as well as one of the nation's best by Forbes.com. Marietta was selected seventh in the nation according to the Brookings Institution's rankings of colleges by their highest value added, regardless of major.

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