Thiel College recognizes milestone employees on a combined service of 365 years
Posted August 18, 2021Communications and Marketing Department
GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College recognized 27 employees for their combined service of 365 years.
Admissions specialist Tammy Shilling, has been working at Thiel College since 1986 and was recognized for her 35 years of service to the school. Other long serving employees recognized included Professor of Sociology Alan Hunchuk, Ph.D. and Head of Housekeeping Kimberly Scobbie-Byler, who were each recognized for 30 years of service. Director of Admissions Sonya Lapikas also celebrated 25 years with Thiel College in 2021.
A complete list of anniversaries, starting with five years and followed by five-year increments. Employee, title or position and residence.
5 Years
- Morgan Bodnar ’16, G’21, Assistant Director of Admissions/Graduate Admissions Counselor, Greenville, Pa.
- Paula Jaillet, Office Coordinator, Mercer, Pa.
- Lana Kulik, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Communications, Hermitage, Pa.
- Jacquelyn Kytchak, Administrative Assistant, Greenville, Pa.
- Michelle Lentz, Instructional Technologist, Greenville, Pa.
- Diana Mazur, Administrative Assistant to the Vice President for Student Life and housing coordinator, West Middlesex, Pa.
- Susan Traverso, Ph.D., Thiel College President, Greenville, Pa.
10 Years
- Kimberly Braden ’01, Assistant Director of Human Resources/Payroll, Springboro, Pa.
- Melanie Broadwater ’98, Counselor, Transfer, Pa.
- Andrew Houpt ’85, Director of Facilities, Greenville, Pa.
- James Knapp, Police Officer, Hermitage, Pa.
- Carol Kuznicki, Housekeeper, Greenville, Pa.
- Laura Pickens, Ph.D. ’06, Associate Academic Dean & Registrar/Associate Professor of Psychology, Greenville, Pa.
- Anna Reinsel, Ph.D. ’06, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, Brookfield, Ohio
- Angela Wark, Housekeeper, Greenville, Pa.
15 Years
- Judith Ellis, Housekeeper, Conneaut Lake, Pa.
- Douglas Hazelett, Ph.D., Professor of Education, West Middlesex, Pa.
- Ellen Lippert, Ph.D., Professor of Art, Cranberry, Pa.
- Tim Loomis, Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Greenville, Pa.
- Matthew Morgan, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, Greenville, Pa.
20 Years
- Homer Bloom ’02, Director of Institutional Technology Services, Conneaut Lake, Pa.
- Roberta Leonard, Vice President of College Advancement, Greenville, Pa.
- Linda Mitchell, Houskeeper, Greenville, Pa.
25 Years
- Sonya Lapikas, Director of Admissions, Sharon, Pa.
30 Years
- Allan Hunchuk, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, Sharon, Pa.
- Kimberly Scobbie-Byler, Head of Housekeeping, Greenville, Pa.
35 Years
Tammy Shilling, Admissions Specialist, Greenville, Pa.
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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.
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