Faculty and Staff Recognized for Years of Service

Wendy Smith poses with Dr. Marcia Welsh

Posted by: Elizabeth Richardson on April 23, 2019, No Comments

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania honored 67 employees for their service and dedication during the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony on April 22. Employee service ranges from 10 to 50 years.

“It is great to see such a nice cross-section of campus represented during this year’s recognition ceremony,” said ESU President Marcia G. Welsh, Ph.D. “Some of this year’s honorees teach in the broad range of disciplines across the curriculum, while others provide administrative support services or student services, make sure this campus is in pristine condition or serve the campus by keeping our technology running smoothly. The work by all of these individuals is important for both recruiting and retaining our students and in successfully fulfilling the university’s mission.”

ESU honorees include:

50 Years of Service: Wendy Smith, facilities management

40 Years of Service: Pasquale Fazio, business office

35 Years of Service: Kathleen Brunkard, biological sciences; Michael DeCosmo, political science and economics; Sandra Miller, coach; Albert Moranville, hospitality, recreation & tourism management; Mary Frances Postupack; economic development and entrepreneurship; and Elaine Shuey, communication sciences and disorders.

30 Years of Service: Todd Behr, political science and economics; Debra Boushell, sociology, social work and criminal justice; Joan Devizia, building care services; Michael Doherty, chemistry and biochemistry; Pamela Gallina, communication sciences and disorders; Richard Homar, mailroom, receiving and distribution center; Julie Hynds, business office; Terry Master, biological sciences; and Sandra Mosher, administration and finance.

25 Years of Service: Robert Cohen, physics; Robert D’Aversa, computing and communication services; Domenic Dellipriscoli, history and geography; Michael Harper, building care services; Richard Madigan, English; and Wade Sweeney, building maintenance

20 Years of Service: Margaret Ball, college of arts & sciences; Paul Bartoli, psychology; Kevin Casebolt, physical education teacher certification; John Elwood, physics; Jie Gong, computing and communication services; Haklin Kimm, computer science; Walter Lukow, admissions and orientation; Jeffrey Ruth, modern languages; Alan Shaffer, chemistry and biochemistry; Bruce Vandermark, campus care; Mark Walz, computing and communication services; and Chad Witmer, exercise science

15 Years of Service: Diana Badillo, student enrollment center; Sam Clark, building care services; Jennifer Corcoran, university police and safety; Thomas Counterman, building maintenance; Darlene Farris-LaBar, art + design; Joanne Gaita, transfer services; Heather Garrison, special education and rehabilitation and human services; Melissa Geiger, art + design; Beverlyn Grace-Odeleye, academic enrichment and learning; Cheryl Groff, computing and communication services; Shixiong Hu, history and geography; John Kochmansky, coach; Evelyn Kotara, building care services; John Kraybill-Greggo, sociology, social work and criminal justice; Enrique Loedel, computing and communication services; Kelly McKenzie, academic enrichment and learning; Sailor Moore, building care services; Mary Jane O’Merle, health studies; David Parfitt, computing and communication services; Andres Rodriguez, campus care; Jan Selving, English; and Jennifer White, biological sciences.

10 Years of Service: Jessica Diaz, human resources; Sharone Jones; economic development and entrepreneurship; Jaedeock Lee, sport management; Matthew Miltenberger, exercise science; Erin O’Donnell, history and geography; Mary J. Rodriguez, Kemp Library;  Scott Seifert, mailroom, receiving and distribution center; Thomas Ventriello, building care services; Debra Wassel, theatre and art + design; and Peng Zhang, physical education teacher certification.