GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College recognized 38 employees representing a combined 405 years of service during its annual campus retreat Aug. 18.
The employees were recognized for service milestones ranging from five to 40 years. The longest-serving employee being honored was VPEM Administrative Assistant Tammy L. Shilling, who is celebrating 40 years of service to the College.
Four employees reached their silver anniversary or beyond at Thiel College. Joining Shilling are Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice Studies Allan M. Hunchuk, Ph.D., with 35 years; Director of Admissions Sonya L. Lapikas, with 30 years; and Vice President for College Advancement Roberta J. Leonard, with 25 years. Together, the four represent 130 years of service to the College.
Ten of this year’s honorees have served Thiel for at least 15 years. Together, those employees account for 230 years of experience at the College, reflecting the institutional knowledge and continuity longtime faculty and staff bring to the Thiel community.
Service Anniversaries
Forty Years
Tammy L. Shilling
Thirty-Five Years
Allan M. Hunchuk, Ph.D.
Thirty Years
Sonya L. Lapikas
Twenty-Five Years
Roberta J. Leonard
Twenty Years
Judith M. Ellis
Matthew R. Morgan, Ph.D.
Fifteen Years
Kimberly M. Braden ʼ01
Melanie R. Broadwater ʼ98
James A. Knapp
Anna M. Reinsel, Ph.D. ʼ06
Ten Years
Monica M. Adametz
Morgan J. Bodnar ʼ16 MBAʼ21
Paula M. Jaillet
Lana V. Kulik, Ph.D.
Jacquelyn L. Kytchak
Diana Mazur
Susan Traverso, Ph.D.
Five Years
Erin L. Bain
Robert A. Bercis
Christopher M. Casanta
Jacob B. Clark ʼ20
Alice DeBonis
Matthew R. Humphrey
Dionna M. Kassalen
Eric J. McCann
Joseph A. McCloskey
Melissa M. Michael
Paul Moore
Mary Gemmel O’Donnell, Ph.D.
Sean P. Oros ʼ15
Kira M. Oshiro
Kimberly Peters
Jessica K. Rogers, Ph.D.
Brianne C. Samson
Jodi R. Thomas
Capri J. Turk
Jesse H. Turner
Scott Widmyer
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.