On May 7, 91福利 hosted its 2nd annual Employee Recognition & Appreciation Ceremony. The event featured remarks from President Tofade, outdoor games, a special luncheon, group photos and a visit from an ice cream truck.
The main feature however, was special recognition from Human Resources Director Heather Erwin and enthusiastic rounds of applause for employees achieving the milestones noted below.
2026 Retirements:
- 39 years:听Laurie Briceland, Professor, Pharmacy Practice

- Seven years: Insong 鈥淛ames鈥 Lee 鈥 Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Five Year Milestones:
- Robert Coleman, Head Coach Men鈥檚 Basketball, Athletics and Recreation
- Payel Datta, Assistant Professor, Life Sciences
- Bowen Meng, Instructor, Life Sciences
- Anne McCabe, Assistant Professor, Life Sciences
- Daniel Woods, Adjunct Instructor, Life Sciences
- Rebecca Jackson, Administrative Specialist, Pharmacy Practice
- Nana Le, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Kaylee Stewart, Manager, Collaboratory
- Ariana Barlas, Tutor, Center for Student Success
- Michael Goodman, Tutor, Center for Student Success
- Julia Huston, Teaching Technician, Allied Health Sciences
- Nicoy Pusey, Associate Director of Admissions, Admissions
- Sara Clark, Administrative Assistant, Life Sciences
- Emily Bonneau, Associate Director of Enrollment, Enrollment Management
- Calista Lloyd, Pharmacy Technician, Student Operated Pharmacy

10 Year Milestones:
- Kristen Ruby, Assistant Director Admin Operations (11 Yrs – 2025)
- Kelly Quinn, Senior Associate Registrar, Registrar
- Katie Palmer, Director Pharmacy Admissions, Pharmacy Practice
- Nick O鈥橠onnell, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Jacqueline Cleary, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Megan Krajewski, Associate Director for Student Life, Residence Life
- Christine Banewicz, Director Student Accounts, Student Accounts
- Sarah Ohnsman, Sr. Associate Director of Admissions, Admissions

15 Year Milestones:
- Joseph Lanni, Physical Plant Supervisor, Physical Plant
- Katherine Cabral, Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Donald Stringle, Adjunct Instructor, Life Sciences
- Eric Yager, Associate Professor & Chair, Allied Health Sciences
- Binshan Shi, Associate Professor, Life Sciences
- Lauren Purington, Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences听

20 Year Milestones:
- Michele Vien, CFO-Sr. VP Finance & Administration, Finance
- Katie Cardone, Professor, Pharmacy Practice
- Marijeanne Broadwell, Assistant Comptroller, Finance
- Paul Schneider, Mailroom Specialist, Mail Room
- Robert Carter, Senior Network Administrator, Network and Telecommunications
- Trudy Thomas-Smith, Tutor, Center for Student Success

25 Year Milestone:
- Michael Brodeur, Professor, Pharmacy Practice

35 Year Milestone:
- Martha Hass, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Faculty Senate Chair

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