May 2026 Service Anniversaries
5-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| Chris M. Dorsten | Associate Vice President and Registrar, Enrollment Management | University Registrar's Office | 5/17/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Desiree R. Dube | Assistant Director, Education Abroad | Education Abroad, College of Honors and Global Education | 5/17/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Jonathan R. Fleming | Assistant Men's Basketball Coach | Men’s Basketball | 5/26/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| James M. Fudale | Student Account Representative I | Bursar's Office | 5/3/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Gregory M. Glaus | Executive Deputy Athletics Director | Intercollegiate Athletics Administration | 5/17/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Jason P. Hawk | Sr Associate Director, Events | Events, Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement | 5/24/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Richantae A. Johnson | Director, Gender Equity and Title IX Coordinator | Office of Gender Equity and Title IX | 5/10/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Alizeh W. Khalifa | Assistant Director, LaunchNET | LaunchNET | 5/17/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Randale L. Richmond | Vice President and Director, Intercollegiate Athletics | Intercollegiate Athletics Administration | 5/1/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Alejandra Silverio | Sr Advisor II | Dean, College of Communication and Information | 5/17/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
| Caroline S. Toth | Graduation Planning System Analyst | University Registrar's Office | 5/10/2026 | 5 | Kent Campus |
10-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| Nikki L. Cox | Associate University Registrar | University Registrar's Office | 5/23/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Robert A. Flannery | Sr Maintenance Repair Worker, College of Podiatric Medicine | College of Podiatric Medicine Facilities | 5/2/2026 | 10 | College of Podiatric Medicine |
| Monica L. Guinn | Special Assistant | Teaching, Learning, & Curriculum Studies | 5/9/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Alyssa M. Mazey | Director, Philanthropy | Strategic Initiatives | 5/16/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Aurora I. Smith | IT User Support Expert I | Federated Desktop Support | 5/23/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Emily J. Vanicek | Sr Advisor I | Dean, College of the Arts | 5/31/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Melinda T. Velka | Special Assistant | Dean, College of Architecture & Environmental Design | 5/24/2026 | 10 | Kent Campus |
| Tod A. Williams | Housekeeping Supervisor, Regional Campuses | Dean, Stark Campus | 5/30/2026 | 10 | Stark Campus |
15-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| Amanda L. Feaster | Director, Student Accessibility Services | Student Accessibility Services | 5/23/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
| Sonia A. Karkare | Coordinator, Center for Student Involvement | Kent Student Center Administration | 5/9/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
| Timothy J. McGarry | Housekeeping Supervisor | Custodial Services | 5/6/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
| Katherine G. Syvanych | Director, Center for Student Involvement | Kent Student Center Administration | 5/9/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
| William R. Turek | Project Director, Kent State Online | DL/Pedagogical Support | 5/2/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
| Joy A. Vlieger | Custodial Worker | Custodial Services | 5/9/2026 | 15 | Kent Campus |
20-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| Heather L. Aubihl | Facility Manager, Sr | Dean, Tuscarawas Campus | 5/22/2026 | 20 | Tuscarawas Campus |
| Julie A. Di Biasio | Associate Director, Student Accessibility Services | Student Accessibility Services | 5/15/2026 | 20 | Kent Campus |
| Sarah L. Helmick | Associate Director, Center for Adult and Veteran Services | Center for Adult and Veteran Services | 5/15/2026 | 20 | Kent Campus |
| Robert P. Lantz | Building Maintenance Superintendent, College of Podiatric Medicine | College of Podiatric Medicine Facilities | 5/1/2026 | 20 | Kent Campus |
25-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| R. Shane Roach | Video Producer, Director III | Teleproductions | 5/1/2026 | 25 | Kent Campus |
| Cynthia L. Roberts | Director, Information Technology | Data Management and Analytics | 5/16/2026 | 25 | Kent Campus |
30-Year Service Anniversaries
| NAME | POSITION TITLE | DEPARTMENT | ANNIVERSARY | SERVICE YEARS | CAMPUS |
| Kelly E. Evans | Stationary Engineer | Power House | 5/21/2026 | 30 | Kent Campus |
| Stephanie P. Tarver | Academic Admissions Specialist II | Regional Campus Recruitment | 5/6/2026 | 30 | Kent Campus |
35-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| Frederick W. Lucak | Associate Lecturer | Architecture Program | 5/13/2026 | 35 | Kent Campus |
| Jo-Leigh Lyons | Senior Lecturer | English | 5/26/2026 | 35 | Kent Campus |
40-Year Service Anniversaries
NAME |
POSITION TITLE |
DEPARTMENT |
ANNIVERSARY |
SERVICE YEARS |
CAMPUS |
| John R. Spence | Custodial Worker | Custodial Services | 5/20/2026 | 40 | Kent Campus |