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Celebrating 20 Years of Service

Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University honors staff with 20 years of continuous service

The 20-Year Club Service Award is an annual distinction established in 1966 to honor classified and unclassified staff employees who have dedicated 20 years of continuous service to Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University.  

Inductees have been determined on a fiscal year basis. Next year, it will change to a calendar year. Upon reaching their anniversary, inductees can select a chair or lamp to commemorate their years of service.  

Inductees listed below are employed at the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus unless otherwise noted.

The 2024 20-Year Club Inductees (July 2023-December 2024) Include: 

  • Michael Ball, Manager, IT, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Ashtabula
  • Angel Barcey, Administrative Assistant, Dean’s Office, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Salem
  • Holly Bolinger, Outreach Program Manager, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Tuscarawas
  • Terry Bowling, Senior IT User Support Analyst, Dean’s Office, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark*
  • Linda Callahan, Cook I, University Culinary Services Personnel and Management*
  • Mary Collins, Special Assistant, Dean’s Office, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Ashtabula
  • Melissa Cope, Business Manager-NE, Dean’s Office, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Salem*
  • Marcella Curtiss, Special Assistant, Graduate Program, Computer Science
  • Brian DeHoff, Senior Applications Developer, Vacca Office of Student Services
  • Brett Edwards, Mail Services Supervisor, Mail Service
  • Sherry Ernsberger, Business Manager, Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum Studies
  • Annie Fritz, Administrative Clerk, Dean’s Office, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark
  • Alicia Gaffney, Director, Principal Gifts and Volunteer Programs, Donor and Volunteer Engagement
  • Curtis Good, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, College of Nursing
  • Jay Graham, Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Design and University Architect, Office of the University Architect
  • Howard Hart, Housekeeping Manager, College of Podiatric Medicine
  • David Hassler, Bob and Walt Wick Executive Director, Wick Poetry Center
  • Jill Hazy, Administrative Clerk, Office of Admissions, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Ashtabula
  • Linda Heffner, Business Manager, Office of the University Architect
  • Kerin Hickin, Associate Director, Academic Resource Management, Academic Personnel
  • Cynthia Howard, Bookstore Manager, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark
  • Patricia Howell, Custodial Worker, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Tuscarawas
  • Andrew Huston, Lead Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineering
  • Angela Jackson, Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Management
  • Zouheir Kahwaji, Senior Sous Chef, University Culinary Services Personnel and Management
  • James Kelley, Plumber, Repair of Buildings
  • Valerie Kelly, Associate Vice President of Continuing & Distance Education, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State Online
  • Sally Kline, Administrative Assistant, University Facilities Management*
  • Tia Laughlin, Manager, Human Resources Records, Records
  • Peggy Laughlin, Special Assistant, Dean College of Communication & Information*
  • Tony Licata, Access Control Manager, University Housing & Culinary Services, University Housing Facilities
  • James Looser, IT User Support Expert II, Federated Desktop Support
  • Alfreda Mason, Clinic Services Associate, College of Podiatric Medicine, Foot & Ankle Clinic
  • Mark Matejcik, Director of Business Administrative Services, College of Podiatric Medicine
  • James Maxwell, Assistant Director, Marketing & Public Relations, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Anita Miller, Manager of Collections & Acquisitions, University Libraries
  • Bryan Molnar, Audio Visual Expert, Classroom Technology & University Event Support
  • Melissa Pratt, Emergency Services Dispatcher, Police Department
  • Jason Prufer, Assistant Service Desk Coordinator, University Libraries
  • Gregory Putman, Senior Academic Laboratory Manager, Physics
  • James Raber III, Associate Chief Information Officer, Security, Infrastructure, Research Technology & Support
  • Ellen Reber, Secretary, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark
  • Robert Ridgell, Academic Advisor II, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Trumbull
  • Randal Riffle, Security Officer, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark*
  • Sharon Sabin, Assistant Gymnastics Coach*
  • Daniel Shonk, Director of Assignments & Occupancy Management, University Housing Assignments
  • Tammy Slusser, Controller, Finance & Administration
  • Kathy Spano, Special Assistant, Foundation Relations
  • Gyongyike Stypa, Administrative Assistant, College of Nursing*
  • Cindy Swift, Custodial Worker, Custodial Services
  • Sheri Tilton, Clinical Education Coordinator-Nursing, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Salem
  • Marianne Warzinski, Academic Program Director, College of Communication and Information*
  • Yvonna Washington-Greer, Associate Vice President of Belonging, Engagement and Success, Division of Student Life
  • Brett Weber, Police Officer II, Police Department*
  • Frederick Williams Jr., Custodial Worker, Student Life Shared Services
  • Kristina Yerian, Academic Program Coordinator, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University at Stark

*Has retired or left the university since their anniversary date 

POSTED: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 09:09 AM
Updated: Wednesday, May 7, 2025 12:23 PM
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