LLCC honored 2022 Distinguished Service Award winners, employees with service anniversaries, retirees and professors emeriti at the LLCC Employee Recognition Ceremony May 12.
The college presented five Distinguished Service Awards to individuals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and service to the college community, promote a student-focused environment and exhibit a strong commitment to the college’s core values.
Tisha Miller, enrollment coordinator, LLCC-Taylorville and LLCC-Litchfield- Paula Luebbert, assistant vice president, corporate/government training and economic development
- Mack Alexander, building custodian
- Howard Seidel, adjunct culinary instructor
- John Mark Henry, professor of mathematics
Retirees recognized were:
Sandra Bonn, library monograph specialist, 15 years- Dr. Pamela Bradley, professor of nursing, 16 years
- Dr. Victor Broderick, dean of social sciences and business, 19 years
- Constance Costello, associate professor of nursing, 10 years
- Rebecca Croteau, professor of biology, 15 years
- Dr. Colette D’Cruz Endeley, professor of economics, 25 years
- Ronda Ellinger, administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business, 20 years
- Dennis Farrand, mechanical maintenance technician, 11 years
- Dr. Claire Gordon, professor of communication, 29 years
- John Mark Henry, professor of mathematics, 30 years
- Dr. Joseph Hoff, professor of Spanish, 11 years
- Dr. Taiebeh Hosseinali, professor of teacher education, 15 years
- Dr. Paul Hudson, professor of business, 19 years
- Kevin Kirsch, professor of auto CAD, 24 years
- Michele Layton, program assistant, Workforce Institute, 23 years
- Terry Logsdon, professor of philosophy, 19 years
- Paula Luebbert, assistant vice president, corporate/government training and economic development, 32 years
- Barb Mustered, academic services assistant, 21 years
- Karen Riddell, program assistant, adult education and literacy, 12 years
- Randal Rue, professor of criminal justice, 17 years
- Thomas Sidener, associate professor of computer science, 4 years
- Lawrence Strubhart, horticulturist, 26 years
- Dr. Ellen Watkins, professor of sociology, 20 years
- Peggy Wisdom, instructor of basic nurse assistant, 14 years
- Bradley Woodrum, grounds maintenance worker, 26 years
Professors emeriti:
- Dr. Janice Badgett, professor of nursing
- Virgil Rhodes, professor of business
- Dr. Theresa Till, professor of nursing
- Nancy Walton, professor of basic nurse assistant
During Employee Recognition Week, videos for service anniversary honorees and retirees were also shared.
Employees celebrating service anniversaries:
30 years — John Mark Henry, professor of mathematics
25 years — Robin Ackman, registrar; Marlene Emmons, professor of English; Bill Harmon, professor of agronomy; Christie Hovey, professor of business; Rick Lashbrook, general maintenance technician at LLCC-Jacksonville; Gary Wendt, general maintenance technician at LLCC-Litchfield; Kirk Yenerall, professor, of mathematics
20 years — Vanessa Avery, administrative assistant at LLCC-Beardstown; Shannon Chizmar, LLCC Child Development Center teacher; Dr. Diana Coffman, professor of biology; Matt Combs, duplication and mail center specialist; Ronda Ellinger, retired administrative assistant to the dean, social sciences and business; Lindee Hall Pratt, curriculum specialist; Dan Jett, building custodian; Chad Jones, professor of exercise and sport science; Marcy Koches, administrative assistant at LLCC-Taylorville; Tammy Kuhn-Schnell, dean, library; Andy Mitkos, director, academic technology systems and support; Dr. John Vinzant, professor of political science; Mac Warren, assistant director, recruitment and response; Dr. Ellen Watkins, professor, of sociology; Amy Williams, administrative assistant to the vice president of academic services
15 years — Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, professor of history; Dr. Barb Bernardi, professor of biology; Jill Campbell, professor, librarian; Becky Croteau, professor of biology; Dr. Jason Dockter, associate vice president, academic services; Scott Ebbing, library access services specialist; Scott Grundy, general maintenance technician at LLCC-Taylorville; Dr. Taiebeh Hosseinali, professor of teacher education; Rebecca Klatt, professor of reading; Jennifer Lewis, program assistant, community education; Samantha Reif, professor of geology; Damon Tanke, professor of automotive technology
10 years — Jerold Akers, building custodian; Gary Bach, instructional technology specialist; Sara Bachmann, instructor, basic nurse assistant; Chris Barry, director, student transitions; Cathy Burke, construction support specialist; Connie Costello, associate professor, nursing; Sharon Fritts, administrative assistant to the dean, health professions; Steve Handy, grounds maintenance supervisor; Leslie Johnson, assistant vice president, student success; Tammy Marion, custodial foreman; John Moore, central receiving assistant; Dr. Jennifer O’Malley, professor of biology; Cindy Smock, instructor of neurodiagnostic technology; Tom Spears, workforce development program coordinator; Tera Spellbrink, adjunct faculty employment coordinator; Nancy Sweet, dean, LLCC Workforce Institute; Jason Waddell, professor of music
Five years — Kim Alexander, accessibility specialist; Viki Bradley, disbursements manager; Cindy Burger, administrative assistant to the dean, English and humanities; Jordan Harling, child development assistant; Cathy Huffman, career coach; Joi Kazenski, professor of nursing; Kyla Kruse, director, communications; Sarah Laurent, instructor, basic nurse assistant; Sarah Scheufele, retention specialist, TRIO; Bobby Williams, building custodian; Marina Wirsing, career coach
Congratulations to all the honorees!