KILLEEN – Central Texas College (CTC) recently celebrated the dedication and commitment of its faculty and staff at the annual service awards ceremony. Held on Friday in the Anderson Campus Center, the event recognized 64 employees who collectively contributed 1,010 years of service to the institution.

“At Central Texas College, we value the dedication of our employees,” said CTC Chancellor Dr. Michele Carter. “Their commitment to education and service is key to our success and the culture of our college community.”

The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Employee of the Year awards, honoring individuals for their outstanding contributions:

• Salaried: David Ellis, Supervisor of Mechanical Maintenance
• Faculty: Scott Lorenz, Professor of Protective Services
• Hourly: Elizabeth Swope, Office Assistant for Protective Services & Police Academy

Additionally, the Department of the Year award was presented to Mechanical Maintenance in recognition of their exceptional individual and team achievements.

Honorees by Years of Service

• 40 Years of Service: Barbara Riffel-Darter.
• 35 Years of Service: James Barton and Mourad Sebti
• 30 Years of Service: Seung-Hee Pastella, Gene Silverblatt, Regina Martinez-Woodruff, and Daniel Karppi
• 25 Years of Service: Norman Ahlhelm, Janeen Garza, Michael Oliver, and Rhonda Sullivan
• 20 Years of Service: Jasmil Greenthaner, Michael Hunter, Holly Jordan, Katherine Oser, Gail Roderique, Mariceli Santiago Cruz, and Reineer Schelert
• 15 Years of Service: Nelida Baker, Amy Churchill, Chastity Clemons, Charese Cruz, Cindy Fillmore, Myrna Hawkins, Eva Hutchens, Richard Kopec, Laura Lamper, Marilyn Mapes, Breanna Meaux, Raquel Rivera, Elizabeth Swope, David Van Lannen, Patricia Vasbinder, and David Wyman
• 10 Years of Service: Kimberly Brock, Daniel Bush, Jacqueline Byrd, Viola Crowder-Moger, Nadiya Filimonova, Andrea Foskett, Jeremy Frew, Izora Gales, Ashley Garcia, Jacqueline Haire, William Lorenz, Tracy Martin, Jennifer Martinez, Linda McCottrell, Brian Menadue, Elizabeth Molidor, Jamie Payne, Ngirchau Ruluked, Kira Savage, Christy Shank, Raymond Stephens, Cornilia Temple, Jacqueline Van Dyke, Jacqueline Vasquez, Felicia Williams, Michelle Williams, Lacriesha Wills, Sheri Worth, and Ines Young

Reflecting on her time at CTC, Riffel-Darter shared, “The participation we all did together, we did it to enhance the student experience, and it has been wonderful. I have had a fulfilling and wonderful career here.”

These exceptional employees embody the values of dedication and excellence that define Central Texas College, making significant contributions to the institution’s success and fostering a supportive college community. The ceremony served as a heartfelt acknowledgment of their invaluable service and commitment.