Thiel College recognizes service milestones of 22 employees during annual retreat

GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College recognized the service milestones of 22 employees with a combined 215 years of experience at the College’s annual campus retreat Tuesday.

The most senior employees recognized during the retreat were Professor of Biology Fatimata Palé, Ph.D and Rod E. Wilt ’86 Head Coach for Thiel Wrestling and Adjunct Professor of Health and Physical Education Craig Thurber.

Palé was recognized for 25 years of service, while Thurber was honored for his 20 years.

A complete list of anniversaries with employee and title or position starting with five years and followed by five-year increments.

5 Years

• Mark Batt ’87, Director of Advancement
• Dennis Bish, Chief of Police, Director of Public Safety
• Randall Burnett II M.A.’22, cheer and dance coach
• Heather Detko, environmental service worker
• Joseph Detko, environmental service worker
• Carissa Eichmeyer, senior woman administrator, men’s and women’s cross country coach, track & field distance coach
• Dylan Foster, environmental service worker
• David Hummel ’83, Director of Alumni Relations
• Neil Lax, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Department Chair
• Kara Schreckenghost, Assistant Professor of Education, Director of Teacher Education and Department Chair
• Amy Taczanowsky, Managing Director of the President’s Office and Board Liaison

10 Years

• Lisa Blaney, standard mail specialist
• Jeannie Carey, accounting manager
• Michael Mason, Assistant Director of IT Operations, Veterans Liaison
• Than Oo, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement

15 Years

• Jennifer Clark, Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator
• Charlotte Montozzi, environmental service worker
• Daniel McMillen ’86, men’s and women’s golf coach, Adjunct Professor of Health and Physical Education
• Robert Phillips ’08, Director of Residence Life
• Tressa Snyder, Library Director

20 Years

• Craig Thurber, Rod E. Wilt ’86 Head Coach for Thiel Wrestling, Adjunct Professor of Health and Physical Education

25 Years

• Fatimata Palé, Ph.D., Professor of Biology'

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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.