Lake Land College Celebrates Dedication and Service at Annual Employee Recognition Event

Lake Land College recently hosted its annual employee recognition event in March. The event honored staff members who are retiring, those who have reached significant service milestones, faculty award winners, and recipients of the peer-nominated Shine award.

Among the retirees, Chemistry Instructor Iffat Ali and IT Instructor/Program Coordinator Scott Rhine retired after 27 years. Art Instructor Jodi Birdwell retired after 25 years, and Academic Counselor Emily Hartke ended her career after 28 years. The longest-serving retiree, Salisa Hortenstine Olmsted, a Division Chair in Humanities & Communication, retired after 31 years.

The event also celebrated employees who reached service milestones. Academic Counselor Bryan Burrell and Dean of Admissions Services Jon Van Dyke marked 30 years of service. Additionally, employees like Art Instructor Jodi Birdwell and Business Instructor Angela Davison were recognized for 25 years of service.

Employees with 20, 15, and 10 years of service were also acknowledged. Online Support & Instructional Specialist Sue Nugent was recognized for 20 years of service. Developmental Reading and Writing Instructor Judy Bennett and Chair of the Board of Trustees Gary Cadwell were honored for 15 years. The 10-year milestone was celebrated by individuals including Human Service Clinical Supervisor Christa Borries and Psychology Instructor Andy Gaines.

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