Fairmont State celebrates staff achievements during annual award ceremony
On Wednesday, May 11 Fairmont State honored staff during the University's first Staff Award Ceremony since the COVID pandemic. During the ceremony staff were applauded for their dedication to the University, while several received awards and recognition.
“I wish to say thank you to all of you,” said Fairmont State University President, Mirta M. Martin. “I want to let you know that you are not forgotten – that your work does not go unnoticed. It is quite the opposite, it is very much noticed, and it is very much appreciated. You all are the dedicated staff of Fairmont State University, you are the dedicated family of Fairmont State University. We are who we are because of you.”
Several were recognized throughout the ceremony, including the recipients of the Staff Member of the Year, New Staff Member of the Year and Staff Supervisor of the Year Awards, listed as follows:
Staff Member of the Year
Ashley Maxey
Director
Office of Human Resources
New Staff Member of the Year
Caitlyn B. Lampinen
Coordinator of Accreditation and Administrative Operations
College of Nursing
Staff Supervisor of the Year
Lori A. Schoonmaker
Registrar
Office of the Registrar
The following 58 staff members were recognized for their years of service, ranging from five – 35 years:
35 Years of Service:
· Monica Cochran
30 Years of Service:
· Robert Cable
· Amie Fazalare
· Holly Fluharty
· George Herrick
· Lenora Montgomery
· Barbara Phillips
25 Years of Service:
· Jolie Carpenter
· Senta Chmiel
· Miwa Edwards
· Stephanie Gabor
· Kenneth Whetsell
20 Years of Service:
· Heidi Aloe
· Christy Burner
· Antoinette Hines
· Tina Malcomb
· Elizabeth McCutcheon
· Victoria McVaney
· Patricia Murray-Fidura
· Joyce Riffle
· Joyce Rose
· Linda Toothman
· Robin Yeager
15 Years of Service:
· Karen Beal
· Shana Bock
· Leticia Cavicchio
· Todd Ensign
· Erica Garrett
· Ladai Harris
· Elizabeth Headley
· Mistie Martin
· Michael Murphy
· Lori Postlethwait
· Debra Russell
· Jessica Sharps
· Valerie Woofter
10 Years of Service:
· Zachery Alderson
· Zachary Curry
· William Ehrhart
· Travis Hinkle
· Kellie Moorehead
· Jeanie Spitznogle
· Jason Woodman
· Andrew Zicafoose
Five Years of Service:
· Ryan Courtney
· Danielle Cutri
· Lindsey Cutright
· James Gaines
· Jamie Gilmore
· Charles Gray
· Jessica Hayhurst
· John Light
· Joellen Ralphsnyder
· Jamie Samples
· Serena Scully
· Robert Sole
· Lyvon Thompson
· Theresa Twigg
Staff retirees were also recognized for their service to the University including:
Martha Amos
Academic Business Manager
College of Business and Aviation
25 years of service
Sherry Baldwin
Human Resources Representative, Sr.
Payroll
17 years of service
Rachel Claypool
Administrative Secretary, Sr.
College of Science and Technology
7 years of service
Janis Conrad
Manager of Printing Services
University Relations and Marketing
15 years of service
Georgeann Cain
Program Assistant II
University Relations and Marketing
15 years of service
Cynthia Curry
Vice President of Human Resources
Human Resources
19 years of service
Suzanne Gripper
Certification Analyst
Enrollment Services/Registrar's Office
20 years of service
Trucilla Harton
Program Assistant I
College of Business and Aviation
26 years of service
David Joseph
Technology Specialist
Information Technology
15 years of service
Cynthia Knight
Administrative Secretary, Sr.
Library
40 years of service
Lisa Knutti
Food Service Worker
Dining Services
30 years of service
Maria Marshall
Human Resources Supervisor
Human Resources
29 years of service
Fran McClure
Business Analyst
Information Technology
23 years of service
Marvin Miller
Trades Specialist Lead II – Plumber
Facilities
16 years of service
James Richards
Administrative Associate
Facilities
40 years of service
Erich Sorenson
Network/Phone Specialist
Information Technology
17 years of service
Carolyn Wycoff
Library Technical Assistant I
Library
24 years of service
In addition, two staff scholarships were awarded. A full-time scholarship of $3,000 for one academic year was awarded to Katie Burner as she pursues a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety. The second, part-time scholarship of $1,500 for one academic year was awarded to Derek Overfield as he pursues a Master of Education in Professional Studies with a concentration in Digital Media and Learning.
The ceremony concluded with closing words from the Staff Council Chair, George Herrick.
“As staff, you are the cogs in the machine that make this university work. Nothing would get done, and I mean nothing, without the staff,” Herrick said. “You all serve a valuable function that this university depends on. It is because of you that we have students, it is because of you that we have faculty to teach their classes, and it is because of you that students have everything they need to complete their educations.”
Fairmont State University Staff Awards Ceremony
