Central Texas College (CTC) recently held its annual service awards ceremony to honor the dedication and  commitment of its faculty and staff.  64 employees with a combined 1,010 years of service received commemorative service pins and gifts.

The ceremony took place on Friday, December 20, 2024, in the Anderson Campus Center. “At Central Texas College, we value the dedication of our employees,” CTC Chancellor Dr. Michele Carter said, “Their commitment to education and service is key to our success and the culture of our college community.”

This annual event recognizes employees who have reached significant milestones in their careers at Central Texas College, showcasing their invaluable contributions to the institution. In addition to the service awards, the ceremony featured presentation of the

The Employee of the Year awards were presented to the following individuals for their outstanding contributions:

• Salaried: David Ellis, Supervisor of Mechanical Maintenance
• Faculty: Scott Lorenz, Professor of Protective Services
• Hourly: Elizabeth Swope, Office Assistant for Protective Services & Police Academy.

Additionally, the Department of the Year award was presented to Mechanical Maintenance in recognition of their exceptional individual and team achievements.

Honorees:

Celebrating an incredible 40 years of service, Central Texas College is proud to honor Barbara Riffel-Darter. Reflecting on her time at the college, she shared, 'The participation we all did together, we did it to enhance the student experience, and it has been wonderful. I have had a fulfilling and wonderful career here.'"

Recognizing 35 years of service, we commend James Barton and Mourad Sebti.

For their outstanding 30 years of service, we celebrate Seung-Hee Pastella, Gene Silverblatt, Regina Martinez-Woodruff, and Daniel Karppi.

Marking 25 years of service, we recognize Norman Ahlhelm, Janeen Garza, Michael Oliver, and Rhonda Sullivan.

Reaching 20 years of service, we honor Jasmil Greenthaner, Michael Hunter, Holly Jordan, Katherine Oser, Gail Roderique, Mariceli Santiago Cruz, and Reineer Schelert.

Celebrating 15 years of service, Central Texas College acknowledges Nelida Baker, Amy Churchill, Chastity Clemons, Charese Cruz, Cindy Fillmore, Myrna Hawkins, Eva Hutchens, Richard Kopec, Laura Lamper, Marilyn Mapes, Breanna Meaux, Raquel Rivera, Elizabeth Swope, David Van Lannen, Patricia Vasbinder, and David Wyman.

Finally, for 10 years of service, we celebrate Kimberly Brock, Daniel Bush, Jacqueline Byrd, Viola Crowder-Moger, Nadiya Filimonova, Andrea Foskett, Jeremy Frew, Izora Gales, Ashley Garcia, Jacqueline Haire, William Lorenz, Tracy Martin, Jennifer Martinez, Linda McCottrell, Brian Menadue, Elizabeth Molidor, Jamie Payne, Ngirchau Ruluked, Kira Savage, Christy Shank, Raymond Stephens, Cornilia Temple, Jacqueline Van Dyke, Jacqueline Vasquez, Felicia Williams, Michelle Williams, Lacriesha Wills, Sheri Worth, and Ines Young.

These exceptional employees represent the values of dedication and excellence that define Central Texas College.