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Surgery staff recognized for career milestones

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Faculty and staff were honored for their dedication and years of service at the Staff Awards Ceremony on June 3, 2026. Recognizing milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years, the celebration highlighted the lasting contributions, expertise, and commitment of team members whose work continues to strengthen our department and advance patient care, education, and research.

30 years

Carrie Schlemmer

25 years

Deanna Beard

Christy Hamilton

Lisa Hoertel

Aleksandra Klim

Christine Sthair

Mary Strain

20 years

Mary Pecoraro

Jen Tappenden

Ken Wamsley

15 years

Julie Berninger

Kristen Chaplain

Angelia DeClue

Sarbani Ghosh

Glenna Hare

Elizabeth Hartbeck

Lynelle Jolliff

Sarah Matson

Michelle Matuszczak

Jessica Mendez

Bryan Sato

Stacy Selbert

Carrie Stoll

Donya Williams

10 years

Melissa Barrett

Talya Brooks

Laura Carpenter

Dorit Daphna-Iken

Kristen DeBisschop

Jennifer Hannon

Sarah Harrison

Jennifer Higginbotham

Nicole Lee

Juaneece Moses

Lisa Nicewarner

Cynthia Parker

Emily Read

Lisa Schaefer

Bridget Smith

5 years

Ariana Ahmed

Stephanie Bethek

Meghan Booker

Leslie Brooks

Alisha Cannon

Michelle Eggers

Jessilyn Evans

Clare Gearin

Ashlee Henderson

James Hermeyer

Tara Holtkamp

Mallory Hubbard

Niedra Hutchison

Melanie Koenen

Christine Kuehnel

Katelyn McDonald

Gina Mcgoogan

Jarena Montgomery

Gabbie Neff

Olivia Peruski

Lisa Rebello

Ryanne Renth

Karen Schubert

Ryan Sump

Thomas LaShandra

Amber Tinarwo

Lauren Tooey