2015 Staff Awards Recognize Decades of Dedication to UM-Flint

The 30th annual UM-Flint Staff Recognition Dinner was held June 10 at the Flint Golf Club. Twenty-one staff members were recognized for their years of service, which totals 360 years combined.

Presenters and recipients included:

Melissa Brown, Assistant Director for University Relations (presenter)
Tricia Borcherding, Multimedia Designer – 10 year award

Jen Hogan, Executive Director for University Relations (presenter)
Bob Mabbitt , Brand and Content Strategist ­– 10 year award

Linda Moxam, Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations (presenter)
Jill Verdier, Stewardship & Annual Giving Coordinator – 10 year award

Della Becker-Cornell, Director, Early Childhood Development Center (presenter)
Rhonda Sevick, Teacher Assistant – 10 year award

Jacob Blumner, Associate Professor of English & Interim Director, University Outreach (presenter)
Kelli Catrell, Grants & Contracts Administrator Intermediate – 10 year award

Brian DiBlassio, Associate Professor & Chair of Music (presenter)
Carol Chaney, Media Consultant – 30 year award

Bill Irwin, Associate Professor & Chair of Theatre & Dance (presenter)
Linda Letts, Administrative Assistant Intermediate – 40 year award

Tawana Parks, Program Manager (presenter)
Sonja Coleman, Secretary Intermediate – 10 year award

Vahid Lotfi, Senior Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Programs, Professor of Management Sciences (presenter)
Deb White, Distance Learning Director – 10 year award

Mary Jo Sekelsky, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs (presenter)
Michelle Rosynsky, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs – 10 year award

Karen Arnould, University Registrar
Rhonda Banks, Associate Registrar – 40 year award

Jay Gandhi, Director, Administrative & Information Management Systems (presenter)
Debbie Samida, Assistant Director – 30 year award

Lori Vedder, Financial Aid Director (presenter)
Ruth Ann Kegebein, Account Associate ­– 10 year award

Tim Barden, Assistant Director, Facilities & Operation (presenter)
Dennis Butterfield-Halbedel, Maintenance Mechanic II – 40 year award

Judy Birschbach, Associate Director, Auxiliary & Recreational Services (presenter)
Gina Rose, Systems Support Specialist – 10 year award

Theresa Landis, Director of Auxiliary & Recreational Services (presenter)
Jolie McKnight, Account Intermediate – 10 year award

Beth Manning, Director Human Resources (presenter)
Tawana Branch, Human Resource Assistant Senior – 10 year award

Brenda Roth, Procurement Agent Senior (presenter)
Jennifer Long, Procurement Agent Intermediate – 10 year award

Bill Webb, Assistant Vice Chancellor (presenter)
Mike Lane, Director, Environmental Health & Safety & Emergency Preparedness – 20 year award

Chris Waters, Associate Provost & Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Professor of Art (presenter)
Fawn Skarsten, Institutional Research Director – 20 year award

Aimi Moss, Director, Student Success Center (presenter)
Jeff Dobbs, Academic Advisor/Counselor – 10 year award

Staff Recognition Awards

Sandy Alberto, Chair Staff Council (presenter)
Monique Wilhelm, Laboratory/Classroom Services Supervisor, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Suzanne Shivnen, Economics and Political Science Administrative Assistant Intermediate

PHOTO: Suzanne Shivnen (left) and Monique Wilhelm (right) were presented with Staff Recognition Awards by Staff Council chair Sandy Alberto (center).