December 21, 2005
SIUC honors employees for 10, 15 & 20 years of service
CARBONDALE, Ill. – Southern Illinois University Carbondale is recognizing hundreds of employees for dedicated service.
Most of the 10-, 15- and 20-year employees were honored during ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 9. Some received recognition in October, while others will be recognized at a future date. SIUC honors those employees with 25 or more years of service each year in August.
Here is a list of those receiving service honors, by hometown and years of service:
Anna
20 years – Kathy L. Capel, business manager I, Institutional Research and Studies; 15 years – Robert R. Dawson, electrician foreman, physical plant; Michael K. Francis, park attendant, physical plant; Jerry L. Goddard, assistant professor-family and community medicine, School of Medicine; Steven E. Kohler, stationary engineer, physical plant; Donald E. Lyerla, carpenter foreman, physical plant; Elyse L. Pineau, associate professor, speech communication; Joseph G. Pineau, academic adviser, College of Business and Administration; Dawn R. Wilson, administrative assistant I, Plant and Service Operations; 10 years – Aaron M. Lisec, associate documentary editor, library affairs; Rhonda Musgrave, office systems specialist III, political science; Ronald L. Van Meter, communications network specialist II, Library Affairs; Richard A. Waller, building service sub-foreman, physical plant.
Ava
20 years – Elizabeth E. Cottom, administrative clerk, flight services; 15 years – Dennis D. Phoenix, building service sub-foreman, physical plant; 10 years – Brian C. Chapman, assistant vice chancellor, Office of the Chancellor; John R. Smith, maintenance laborer, physical plant.
Belleville
15 years – Eric C. Niederhoffer, associate professor, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Benton
15 years – Lisa A. Brown, instructor, curriculum and instruction; Rosemary Cavallari, office systems specialist III, SIU Foundation; Karen L. Tucker, researcher I, Illinois Clean Coal Institute; 10 years – Hope E. Jurgens, pharmacy technician I, student health programs; Gary L. Messersmith, clinical instructor, College of Education and Human Services.
Cambria
10 years – Margie D. Smith, office systems specialist III, marketing.
Carbondale
20 years – Om P. Agrawal, professor, mechanical engineering and energy processes; Alan R. Aldrich, kitchen laborer, University Housing; Nazeih M. Botros, professor, electrical and computer engineering; Larry S. Briggs, associate professor, School of Art and Design; Joy L. Carter, office systems specialist I, Center for English as a Second Language; Kathryn A. Chambliss, food production manager, University Housing; Carla E. Coppi, associate director, International Students and Scholars; Patricia A. Cosgrove, assistant director, Information Technology; Susan L. Davis, executive director, Media & Communication Resources; John W. Diamond, building service sub-foreman, physical plant; Sava Djuric, building service worker, physical plant; Richard H. Fifarek, associate professor, geology; Anne E. Gaylord, academic adviser, mechanical engineering and energy processes; Peter Hardwicke, professor, biochemistry and molecular biology; Frank G. Houdek, law library director, School of Law; David Jennings, police officer, Department of Public Safety; Rodney G. Jones, professor, English; Marybelle Keim, professor, educational administration and higher education; Loretta P. Koch, associate professor, library affairs; Debbie Latoza, administrative aide, College of Applied Sciences and Arts; James L. LeBeau, professor, crime, delinquency and corrections center; Gordon R. Lindsey, carpenter, physical plant; Sonya A. Locke, coach, Intercollegiate Athletics; Mizanur R. Miah, director, School of Social Work; Karen S. Midden, professor, plant, soil and agricultural systems; Barbara A. Mueller, office systems specialist III, history; Elizabeth Murphy, director of alumni affairs and annual giving, School of Law; Michelle P. Neill, administrative clerk, International Students and Scholars; Judy S. Rains, office systems specialist I, zoology; Bill T. Ray, associate professor, civil and environmental engineering; Deborah L. Robinson, office systems specialist III, workforce education and development; Michele R. Rushing, assistant to the dean, College of Agricultural Sciences; Daniel W. Schumacher, building service foreman, University Housing; Richard W. Steger, professor, School of Medicine; Daniel M. Stover, applications programmer III, SIU Foundation; Joe W. Swindell, broadcasting engineer, broadcasting service; Pamela A. Umlauf-Brown, staff nurse II, student health programs; Linda K. Vineyard, administrative aide, School of Law; Sandra E. Walker, office systems specialist III, Fisheries & Illinois Aquaculture Center; Mary J. Wallace, procedures and systems analyst I, financial aid office; Walter D. Wallis, professor, mathematics; Mark J. Wetstein, television production coordinator, broadcasting service; David J. White, associate professor, School of Architecture; Timothy J. White, building service worker, physical plant; Cheryl J. Wilson, academic adviser, College of Education and Human Services; Susan H. Wilson, associate director, University Press; Tomasz Wiltowski, associate professor, mechanical engineering and energy processes; 15 years – Laurie A. Achenbach, professor, microbiology; Naseem Ahmed, research project specialist, international development; M. Daniel Becque, associate professor, physical education; Leta V. Bigler, office systems specialist I, University Housing; Kerri C. Blaylock, coach, Intercollegiate Athletics; Freddie Bowens, dishroom supervisor, University Housing; Daren Callahan, associate professor, library affairs; Sandra G. Charlson, lecturer, School of Art and Design; Tsuchin Chu, associate professor, mechanical engineering and energy processes; Robin D. Cooper, building service worker, University Housing; Margeurite Connors, assistant director, University Housing; Jamie K. Corr, assistant program director, University Housing; Mike R. Crouse, accountant I, bursar; Suzanne M. Daughton, associate professor, speech communication; Luciano Debeljuk, assistant professor, School of Allied Health; David L. DiLalla, interim chairperson, psychology; Lisabeth A. DiLalla, associate professor, behavioral social science; Regina M. Foley, professor, educational psychology and special education; Charlotte A. Gibson, assistant to the dean for student affairs, College of Agricultural Sciences; Christine L. Gilbert, deputy director, Plant and Service Operations; Robbie J. Glaser, accountant III, University Housing; Scott J. Hagler, electrician foreman, physical plant; Marion E. Hall, visiting assistant professor, workforce education and development; John S. Haller, Jr., vice president for academic affairs, Office of the President; Maudie Hamilton, police corporal, Department of Public Safety; Frances J. Harackiewicz, associate professor, electrical and computer engineering; Deborah M. Joseph, assistant director, College of Education and Human Services; Hui-Lin Ju, researcher II, Cooperative Wildlife Research Lab; James D. Kelly, associate professor, School of Journalism; David A. Kidd, producer, broadcasting service; Colleen P. Kuczynski, intake specialist, Evaluation and Developmental Center; Usha Lakshmanan, professor, linguistics; Thelma Mackey, building service worker, physical plant service; Ronald W. McCague, food production manager, University Housing; Nancy M. McCalla, office systems specialist I, Counseling Center; William A. McKinley, professor, management; Sarah Merideth, curriculum development specialist, curriculum affairs, School of Medicine; Ralph G. Nelms, associate professor, English; Bradley Paul, associate professor, mining and mineral resources engineering; Joan Phemister, building service foreman, physical plant; Thomas D. Porter, associate professor, mathematics; Donna M. Post, associate professor, curriculum and instruction; Charles M. Rann, accountant III, financial aid; Elizabeth A. Scally, assistant director, University Housing; Lawrence Schilling, director, Institutional Research and Studies; Kita C. Sherrill, microcomputer support specialist II, Center for English as a Second Language; Jon A. Shidler, associate professor, journalism; Sharon J. Simons, office systems specialist, geology; Jerry W. Smith, driver, physical plant; Susan J. Smith, cashier III, traffic and parking; Margaret Stockdale, professor, psychology; Nathan P. Stucky, chairperson, speech communication; Thomas Thibeault, director, College of Liberal Arts; Michael P. Trude, coordinator of public information, Intercollegiate Athletics; Teresa A. Ullman, admissions/records officer I, records and registration; Jan E. Waggoner, associate professor, curriculum and instruction; Julia A. Wetstein, assistant dean, College of Agricultural Sciences; 10 years – Serge Abrate, professor, mechanical engineering and energy processes; Elaine H. Atwood, field representative, College of Engineering; Rebecca S. Baker, publications production expeditor, records and registration; James W. Blackburn, professor, mechanical engineering and energy processes; Michelle R. Bryant, police officer, Department of Public Safety; Norman F. Carver III, associate professor, computer science; Lizette R. Chevalier, chairperson, civil and environmental engineering; William Connors, food service chef, University Housing; Geralyn Damian, public functions supervisor, economic and regional development; Sally A. Ellis, kitchen helper, University Housing; D. Scott Frisch, visiting lecturer, School of Architecture; Joyce M. Guy, assistant instructor, Head Start; Patricia S. Heckman, accountant I, University Housing; Lori A. Hinsley, clinical psychologist, Student Health Programs; Jane M. Hinze, sports equipment supervisor, physical education; Fern H. Logan, associate professor, cinema and photography; Diana L. Lyall, office systems specialist III, mining and mineral resources engineering; Katherine M. Miller, office systems assistant III, Student Health Programs; Kamran Mogharreban, director, AIS office; Marvin C. Pennock, building service sub-foreman, physical plant; Susan M. Pimentel, internal auditor IV, internal auditor; Amy L. Ralls, account technician II, purchasing; Susan Snyder, Clinical Center coordinator, Clinical Center; Anthony J. Steinbock, professor, philosophy; Glenn Stine, deputy director, University Housing; Mary K. Taylor, associate professor, library affairs; Kristina A. Therriault, assistant athletic director, Intercollegiate Athletics; Dennis Watson, associate professor, plant, soil and agricultural systems; John Wood, physician, Student Health Programs; David S. Worrells, associate professor, aviation management and flight; Johnell Young, dishroom supervisor, University Housing.
Carrier Mills
10 years – Terry L. Vanmeter, building service worker, physical plant.
Carterville
20 years – Frederick B. Barham, police corporal, Department of Public Safety; Mary L. Carruthers, office systems specialist I, Division of Continuing Education; Judith A. Faulkner, office systems specialist III, University ombudsman; Lyle D. Fuchs, instructional communications tech operator III, cinema and photography; Dana G. McKenzie, academic adviser, College of Science; Pamela K. Nicita-McDonald, admissions/records officer II, Graduate School; Ben L. Parks, dishroom supervisor, University Housing; Karen M. Parks, food service manager, University Housing; Bryan C. Vagner, assistant vice chancellor, SIU Foundation; Pamela J. Walls, office systems specialist II, College of Liberal Arts; Tammy L. Winter, administrative assistant I, library affairs; Lynette R. Wright, cook's helper, University Housing; 15 years – Mark E. Constable, broadcasting engineer, broadcasting service; Joyce A. Davis, building service foreman, physical plant; Kindra D. Ferrell, account technician III, purchasing; Terri R. Harfst, field representative, financial aid; Latricia E. Helfrich, office systems specialist III, executive director of finance; Kenneth L. Henderson, assistant coach, Intercollegiate Athletics; Cheryl A. Holder, office systems specialist II, University Honors Program; Phylis Johnson, associate professor, radio/TV; Sandra J. Maurizio, associate professor, School of Allied Health; David J. Middleton, maintenance laborer, physical plant; Pamela J. Nelson, admissions/records officer III, records and registration; Loann D. Simmons, accountant IV, physical plant; John E. Stephens, assistant director, financial aid; Kathleen Welshimer, associate professor, health education and recreation; 10 years – Suzanne E. Babbitt, admissions/records officer II, Graduate School; William J. Banz, animal science food and nutrition; Sue C. Cavins, office systems assistant III, School of Law; Mary S. Pedigo, office systems specialist III, Student Center; Duane L. Spencer, electrician, physical plant; Richard S. Taylor, custodial supervisor, University Housing; Kathy L. Thomas, cashier IV, bursar.
Chester
10 years – Randy J. Dunn, chairperson, educational administration and higher education.
Chicago
10 years – Reynaldo Diaz, field representative, undergraduate admissions.
Christopher
15 years – Deborah L. Deaton, administrative nurse I, Student Health Programs.
Cobden
20 years – Martin J. Baggott, assistant director, Student Health Programs; Patrick C. Brumleve, housing administrator II, University Housing; Cheryl Carter, office systems assistant III, University Housing; Mary L. Swindell, business manager II, College of Liberal Arts; 15 years – Rita Engbring, administrative clerk, University Housing; Suzanne L. Garoian, business/administrative associate, vice chancellor for research and graduate dean; Jerry C. Montieth, associate professor, School of Art and Design; Sandra Mulder, cook's helper, University Housing; William E. Null, bowling and billiard center manager, Student Center; 10 years – John D. Haddock, associate professor, microbiology; Linda D. Laird, accountant III, accounting services; Mary Vitt, office systems specialist I, School of Medicine.
Collinsville
10 years – James M. Hanson, researcher III, Office of Economic and Regional Development.
Creal Springs
10 years – Laura B. Bishop, instructor, curriculum and instruction.
De Soto
20 years – Ronald D. Eaton, maintenance laborer, physical plant; Donna J. Schumaier, office systems specialist II, English; 15 years – Marsha F. Coffel, microfilm operator/technician III, micrographics; Cathy J. Payne, office systems specialist III, Counseling Center; Luann Ramsey, press technician II, printing and duplicating service; 10 years – Trevor W. Boros, building service worker, University Housing; David E. Raby, duplicating service supervisor, printing and duplicating service.
Du Quoin
20 years – Stephen M. McCrary, building service worker, University Housing; Sandra K. Miller, office systems specialist II, School of Architecture; 15 years – Donna M. Chaney, building service worker, physical plant; Lois A. Cornett, office systems specialist II, curriculum and instruction; 10 years – David K. House, building service worker, physical plant; Stephen A. North, video post-production supervisor, broadcasting service;.
Elkville
20 years – Barbara E. Reaves, office systems assistant III, curriculum and instruction; 15 years – Anna M. Alms, office systems specialist III, Student Health Programs; Alecia E. Tucker, building service foreman, physical plant; 10 years – Evelyn N. Matheny, admissions/records officer III, records and registration.
Energy
20 years – Ray M. Adams, laboratory animal care supervisor, research development and administration.
Ewing
10 years – Shelley L. Payne, medical radiographer II, Student Health Programs.
Goreville
20 years – Sonja L. Henning, business manager I, curriculum and instruction; Rick L. Roach, electrician, Student Center; 15 years – John K. Voges, assistant professor, aviation management and flight.
Herrin
20 years – Robert E. Bateman, Jr., human resource assistant manager, human resources; Charles A. Groves, storekeeper II, College of Engineering; 15 years – Kathleen A. Jones, visiting instructor, MEDPREP; Gloria J. Tarter, assistant director, Office of Military Programs; Margaret A. Trapani, administrative nurse II, family and community medicine-Carbondale; 10 years – John A. Ammon, building service worker, physical plant; Regina L. Brown, clinical instructor, Clinical Center; Gordon R. Pruett, editorial writer, library affairs; Karen F. Rowland, program services aide, research development and administration; Sheila Scillufo, researcher II, physiology; Thomas A. Shaw, associate professor, School of Allied Health; Thomas W. Sienkowski, building service worker, University Housing; Fred E. Simmons, building service worker, University Housing; Jay R. Spolarich, Jr., procedures and systems analyst III, library affairs.
Hurst
10 years – Denis C. Gwaltney, sheet metal worker, physical plant.
Johnston City
20 years – Donna S. Lipe, account technician I, graduate school; 15 years – John K. Dobbins, associate professor, School of Architecture; 10 years – Jennifer M. Blankenship, assistant instructor, curriculum and instruction; Bruce A. Howerton, building service worker, physical plant.
Jonesboro
20 years – Marla M. Fuller, accountant III, SIU Foundation; Robert L. Spellman, associate professor, journalism; 15 years – Rhonda S. Brumitt, administrative assistant I, workforce education and development; 10 years – Cathy J. Reed, director, Head Start.
Makanda
20 years – Thomas M. Alexander, professor, philosophy; David G. Gilbert, professor, psychology; Christina L. Rich, researcher I, Paul Simon Public Policy Institute; Linda L. Wheetley, administrative aide, payroll; 15 years – Marcia M. Cornett, professor, finance; Renee D. Ferrell-Dillard, director, broadcasting service; Dennis R. Hickey, first cook, University Housing; Matthew C. MacCrimmon, procedures and systems analyst III, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts; 10 years – Deborah K. Blair, office systems specialist I, continuing education; Sherry J. Des Jardine, office systems specialist I, library affairs; Heidi L. Jung, distance learning coordinator, library affairs; Georgia L. Hefler, child care assistant, Rainbow's End; Douglas M. Mayer, maintenance laborer, physical plant; Susan J. Parks, administrative aide, general counsel and legal affairs.
Marion
20 years – Gayle Y. England, administrative assistant I, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor; Linda L. Floro, space administrator III, intramural-recreational sports; Paula A. Hanks, cashier II, bursar; Russell L. Hargraves, collection specialist IV, bursar; Mary A. Snyder, vocational evaluator, Evaluation and Developmental Center; 15 years – Mary J. Estrada, assistant instructor, Head Start; Thomas G. Miller, plumber, physical plant; Lisa Ann Rainey, program administrative assistant, Illinois Clean Coal Institute; Joy L. Sheppard, office systems specialist II, anatomy; 10 years – Charla J. Lautar, director, School of Allied Health; William Mayers, building service sub-foreman, physical plant; Janet K. Smith, building service worker, physical plant; Carolyn B. Smoot, director, paralegal studies; Gilbert D. Thomas, sheet metal foreman, physical plant; Jackie R. Welch, program administrative assistant, continuing education.
Mount Vernon
15 years – Alice A. Manis, building service sub-foreman, University Housing.
Mulkeytown
10 years – James R. Jones, internal auditor III, internal auditor.
Murphysboro
20 years – Michael Barta, professor, School of Music; Gary R. Bernhardt, computer systems operations specialist II, information technology; Loran D. Bruns, food service assistant manager, University Housing; Stephen O. Buhman, producer, Media & Communication Resources; Valerie J. Draves, director, AIS office; James L. Fricke, painter, physical plant; Victoria A. Genovese, office systems specialist III, School of Law; Marilyn A. Haworth, administrative aide, College of Mass Communication and Media Arts; Lydia A. Lawless, office systems specialist III, Touch of Nature; Marcia D. Phelps, deputy director, Affirmative Action Office; Michael E. Sherman, refrigeration mechanic, physical plant; Kenneth W. Sneed, police sergeant, Department of Public Safety; Lisa D. Stearns, business/administrative associate, Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor; 15 years – Adell Anderson Jr., park attendant, physical plant;; Noni W. Baril, patient unit manager, Student Health Programs; Bonnie L. Bateman, accountant I, University Housing; Everett A. Blackwell, bindery worker II, printing and duplicating; Paula L. Chapa, administrative clerk, Clinical Center; Martha S. Clarke, forest custodian, physical plant; Janice A. Fiorino, senior library specialist, library affairs; Eugene E. Green, assistant director, alumni services; Kenneth H. Jaros, associate director, Student Center; Margaret A. Johnson, lecturer, curriculum and instruction; Robert L. Jones, building service sub-foreman, physical plant; William R. Krumreich, admissions/records officer I, records and registration; Cathy J. Layne, chief clerk, financial aid; Paul D. Lucas, assistant distribution services supervisor, purchasing; Tammy L. Morris, administrative aide, human resources; Daniel L. Nickrent, professor, plant biology; Daniel V. Overturf, associate professor, cinema and photography; John E. Phelps, chairperson, forestry; Gina D. Raney, administrative aide, SIU Foundation; Michael D. Raney, building service worker, physical plant; Fred R. Schnautz, ironworker, physical plant; Ratna Sinha, associate director, Graduate School; Karen S. Smith, office systems specialist III, curriculum and instruction; Lidia C. Stahl, lecturer, foreign languages and literature; Bonnie Swift, researcher I, Project 12 Ways; Charlene Waller, chief clerk, aviation management and flight; 10 years – Jonathan J. Bean, professor, history; Charles E. Boucher, applications programmer II, Student Health Programs; Kevin E. Boucher, television traffic and continuity supervisor, broadcasting service; Jani J. Bryant, accountant II, accounting services; Loren A. Cook, procedures and systems analyst II, accounting services; Jackie L. Cox, clinical instructor, College of Education and Human Services; Julie K. Dunston, associate professor, technology; Larry E. Johnson, sheet metal worker; physical plant; Charles M. Naegele, driver, physical plant; William M. Popejoy, carpenter foreman, physical plant; Roseann Romero, assistant instructor, curriculum and instruction; Alicia H. Ruiz, assistant dean, School of Law; Jose R. Ruiz, associate professor, aviation management and flight; Lorelei E. Ruiz, assistant professor, aviation management and flight; Cheryl L. Schmit, pharmacist, Student Health Programs; Jeffrey D. Wright, accountant IV, accounting services.
Nashville
10 years – Terry D. Wyciskalla, researcher III, plant, soil, and agricultural systems.
Ozark
10 years – John F. Daly, network engineer V, information technology.
Percy
10 years – Dennis R. Kiehna, grounds foreman, physical plant.
Pinckneyville
20 years – Robert L. Clinton, chairperson, political science;
Pomona
20 years – Kay M. Rippelmeyer-Tippy, academic adviser, College of Liberal Arts; 15 years – David A. Robinson, University Press facility specialist III; 10 years – Rhonda S. Rothrock, office systems specialist I, cinema and photography.
Pulaski
10 years – Georgia L. Norman, office systems specialist III, computer science.
Royalton
15 years – James L. Hewlett, building service worker, physical plant.
Stonefort
15 years – Michelle L. Richerson, senior applications analyst, AIS office.
Tamaroa
15 years – Mary E. Nippe, human resource associate, human resources.
Vergennes
15 years – Jerry A. Lovel, building service worker, physical plant; 10 years – Kevin E. Rendleman, carpenter, physical plant.
Villa Ridge
15 years – Effie M. Harrell, accountant II, bursar.
West Frankfort
15 years – Douglas R. Cordts, accountant IV, bursar; Sandra B. Rhoads, assistant director, continuing education; Gregory L. Sanders, police officer, Department of Public Safety.
Willisville
10 years – Bonnie I. Stoffel, accountant IV, accounting services.
Zeigler
15 years – David L. Freeman, carpenter, physical plant.
California
San Diego
20 years – Mary P. Brauer, program advisor, College of Applied Sciences and Arts off-campus programs.
Connecticut
Mystic
10 years – Connie K. Plessman, visiting assistant professor, workforce education and development.
Florida
Jacksonville
10 years – Sally A. Haynes, administrative clerk, workforce education and development.
Orange Park
15 years – Patricia A. Perkins, administrative clerk, workforce education and development.
Georgia
Hephzibah
10 years – Margaret P. Veasley, program advisor, College of Applied Sciences and Arts off-campus academic programs.
Washington
Bremerton
15 years – Judy A. Henneman, administrative clerk, workforce education and development.