UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences recently celebrated 26 faculty and staff members who have been with the college for 25 years.
Each recipient is given the opportunity to select a gift, such as the iconic 25-year chair, in recognition of their commitment.
College of Agricultural Sciences Dean Troy Ott was on hand during the ceremony to recognize these individuals and thank them for their service.
“Faculty and staff are the foundation of this college’s excellence,” said Ott, Peter and Ann Tombros dean of the college. “For 25 years, their behind-the-scenes dedication, professionalism and care for our people and mission have made everything we do possible. They truly make us great, and I am proud to serve as their dean.”
Recipients include:
- Thomas S. Adams, research project manager
- Eric Anderson, orchard worker and machine operator
- Rick Bates, professor
- Deanna Behring, assistant dean
- Kim Boonie, administrative assistant
- Susan Boser, Extension educator of agronomy and natural resources
- Tom Butzler, Extension educator of horticulture
- Jeffrey Catchmark, professor
- Surinder Chopra, professor
- Christine Corl, Extension educator of 4-H youth development
- Corey Dillon, research project manager
- Sjoerd Duiker, professor
- Gary Felton, department head
- Matthew Kaplan, professor
- Rick Kralj, Extension educator of food, families and communities
- Gretchen Kuldau, associate professor
- Wendall Landis, farm specialist
- Robert Meinen, assistant research professor
- Judd Michael, professor
- Dori Owczarzak, Extension educator of food, families and communities
- Daniel Perkins, professor
- Michael Powell, Extension educator of agronomy and natural resources
- Bob Rosenberry, dairy products processor (cheese)
- Derek Shaffer, IT consultant
- Robert Van Saun, professor
- Diane Yoder, administrative support manager