Faculty & Staff Recognition

We proudly honor the faculty and staff who inspire and support our campus community. 

2023 Recognition Event

Friday, April 21
8:30 - 11:00 am
SECU Arena

2023 Faculty & Staff Recognition Program

Event Questions and Answers

At Towson University, we calculate milestone service years for eligible faculty and staff that have completed their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc. years of service beginning January 1 through December 31 of their respective milestone year. 

Celebrating the Faculty and Staff Annual Recognition Event after December 31 allows recipients to complete their milestone and receive their award in the early spring of the following year.

This also allows time for the facilitation of gift ordering, certificate printing, as well as, the planning of the breakfast and ceremony for the large number of recipients, campus leaders, and guests.

All award recipients and non-recipients need a ticket to attend. Tickets are not available at the door.

Award recipients with 5 - 25 years of service receive one complimentary ticket to attend the event.
Recipients with 30 years of service or more receive two complimentary tickets; one for them and one for a guest.

General Campus (Faculty and Staff only) will receive an invitation through their TU email address.
Space is limited and tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis with priority given to individuals being recognized. To guarantee seating, please RSVP as soon as possible. 

Once the event sells out, tickets will no longer be available.

Yes, The menu for the breakfast typically includes assorted pastries and baked goods, fruit, eggs, breakfast meats, potatoes, and French toast, as well as a selection of beverages. Dietary needs can be accommodated upon request when you RSVP.

Towson Center Lot 8 and Stadium lots 4 & 5

Contact Office of Human Resources Customer Service, or 410-704-2162.

USM Board of Regents Awards

The University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents Faculty and Staff Awards represent the highest honor presented by the Board of Regents. Each year, selection committees at TU solicit, review and steward qualifying nominations, then forward recommendations to the president for consideration. TU finalists are submitted to the USM for final selection. The process for staff and faculty awards operate on different schedules throughout the year. USM announces staff award recipients in July and faculty award recipients in March.

2022 Service Awards

The Service Awards honor faculty and staff that have completed 5-year increments of service to the university during each preceding calendar year. In 2022, there were 345 Service Award recipients celebrating 5 to 50 years of service.

2022 Service Award Recipients

  • Barry Buchoff, College of Business & Economics

  • Harriet McCann, Enrollment Management
  • Nancy Minor, Library
  • Victoria Napper, Financial Affairs
  • Teresa Bailey, Financial Affairs
  • Jackie Durbin, Marketing & Communications
  • Karen Eskow, College of Liberal Arts
  • Rudell Faltz, Public Safety
  • Jacquelyn Gabrielian, Enrollment Management
  • Richard Krach, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Dawn Kuessner, Financial Affairs
  • John Mancini, College of Liberal Arts
  • Barindra Nag, College of Business & Economics
  • Rona Russell, Auxiliary Operations
  • Blair Taylor, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Myron Esterson, Auxiliary Operations
  • Randy Hallameyer, Facilities Management
  • Mary Hickey, College of Fine Arts & Communication
  • Bharat Jain, College of Business & Economics
  • John Kaczynski, Facilities Management
  • William Kleinsasser, College of Fine Arts & Communication
  • James Lasher, Auxiliary Operations
  • Cynthia Andrews, Human Resources
  • Lori Armstrong, Alumni Relations
  • Larry Bell, Public Safety
  • Jeri Bielas, Office of Development
  • Robert Blake, College of Education
  • Carolyn Carter, Athletics
  • Louis Chaney, Facilities Management
  • Kathleen Cohen, Library
  • Mary Ann Criss, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Richard Ellsberry, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Daniel Ettinger, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Tracey Fite, Facilities Management
  • Carol Green-Willis, Office of Technology Services
  • Patricia Halstead, Office of Technology Services
  • J Scott Hilberg, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Daraius Irani, Strategic Partnership & Applied Research
  • Quincey Johnson, College of Business & Economics
  • Jeff Koerber, Office of Technology Services
  • Karla Kubitz, College of Health Professions
  • Louise Miller, University Advancement
  • Renee Norman, Facilities Management
  • Deano Perry, Public Safety
  • Matthew Rising, Office of Technology Services
  • Ardys Russakis, Strategic Partnership & Applied Research
  • Sarah Selby, Enrollment Management
  • Lisa Simmons-Barth, Housing and Residence Life
  • John Spivey, College of Fine Arts & Communication
  • Bridget Sullivan, College of Fine Arts & Communication
  • Matthew Tewey, Public Safety
  • Lionel Turner, Housing and Residence Life
  • Jennifer Weiner, Public Safety
  • Elizabeth White, Student & University Billing
  • Matt Wynd, Office of Technology Services
  • Alan Britt, College of Liberal Arts
  • Carol Caronna, College of Liberal Arts
  • Karen Day, College of Health Professions
  • Deniz Erman, Auxiliary Operations
  • Jayne French, Engagement, Event & Student Success
  • T Elizabeth Goode, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Sung-Chul Hong, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Jeffrey Kenton, College of Education
  • Elin Lobel, College of Health Professions
  • Erin Mandahl, Athletics
  • Morna McNulty, College of Education
  • Stephen Mogge, College of Education
  • Geoffrey Munro, College of Liberal Arts
  • Mark Pellowski, College of Health Professions
  • Naomi Rader, Enrollment Management
  • Bryan Schlein, Marketing and Brand Strategy
  • Vera Smolyaninova, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Mark Temmel, Facilities Management
  • Vincent Thomas, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Thomas Tighe, College of Health Professions
  • Tabatha Uhrich, College of Health Professions
  • Xiaoyin Wang, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Catherine Wijnands, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Brian Bechtel, Research & Consulting
  • Amy Bennett, College of Liberal Arts
  • Whitney Blake, Library
  • Timothy Blaker, Auxiliary Operations
  • Keith Brown, Financial Affairs
  • Amanda Burnham, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Susan Casciani, College of Health Professions
  • Jin Chen, Office of Technology Services
  • Cheryl Compton, Student Development Programs
  • Keri-Anne Croce, College of Education
  • Michael Downs, College of Liberal Arts
  • Natalia Fath, College of Liberal Arts
  • Frank Fralinger, Facilities Management
  • Ping Fu, College of Liberal Arts
  • Nicholas Gingue, Facilities Management
  • Seth Gitter, College of Business & Economics
  • Julie Hall, Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Stephen Hartmark, College of Liberal Arts
  • Heather Haverback, College of Education
  • Christopher Herring, Financial Affairs
  • Gerard Hessler, Facilities Management
  • Kristen Hine, College of Liberal Arts
  • Matthew Hoddie, College of Liberal Arts
  • Nicholas Holicky, Facilities Management
  • Ellen Hondrogiannis, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Jeffrey Howard, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Diane Kegan, College of Liberal Arts
  • Nisar Khan, Office of Technology Services
  • Emylinda King, College of Education
  • Troy King, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Stephen Kolb, Facilities Management
  • Alexei Kolesnikov, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Dana Kollmann, College of Liberal Arts
  • Christopher Komisar, Marketing & Communications
  • Christian Koot, College of Liberal Arts
  • Terri Kotschenreuther, Auxiliary Services
  • Julie Leary, Office of Technology Services
  • Virgil Lemaster, Facilities Management
  • Derek Long, Enrollment Management
  • Rocela Juana Lopez, Student Development Programs
  • Ashley Lucas, College of Education
  • Johnny Lyons, Public Safety
  • Michael Mackin, Facilities Management
  • Michael Masatsugu, College of Liberal Arts
  • Jenee Mateer, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Teresa Matthews, Student Development Programs
  • Phyllis May, Financial Affairs
  • Margaret McCormick, College of Health Professions
  • Scot McNary, College of Education
  • Jennifer Mott-Smith, College of Liberal Arts
  • Karen Mullaney, Auxiliary Operations
  • David Ownby, Office of the Provost
  • Charise Rice, Auxiliary Services
  • Michael Roddy, Public Safety
  • John Roth, Facilities Management
  • Lana Rybalnik, Office of Technology Services
  • Hassan Sanda, Auxiliary Operations
  • Charlotte Saylor, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Ruth Schmidt, Auxiliary Operations
  • Jacquelyn Shanahan, Public Safety
  • Barbara Sherden, Public Safety
  • Tatyana Sorokina, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Ana Maria Soto, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Stacy Spaulding, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Jessica Stansbury, College of Liberal Arts
  • Jeremy Tasch, College of Liberal Arts
  • Christine Tennies, Office of Technology Services
  • Ming Tomayko, College of Science & Mathematics
  • William Tsitsos, College of Liberal Arts
  • Nicole Vasanth, College of Education
  • Amy Vickers, College of Liberal Arts
  • Mircea Voisei, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Benjamin Warner, College of Liberal Arts
  • Renee' Watkins, College of Science & Mathematics 
  • Carol Watts, Office of Technology Services
  • Marie Weber, Facilities Management
  • Candice Webster, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • David White, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • William Whitfield, Auxiliary Operations
  • Emily Wiegand, Student Development Programs
  • Kia Williams, Public Safety
  • Dwayne Wilson, Facilities Management
  • Blake Abbott, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Connie Anderson, College of Health Professions
  • Elyshia Aseltine, College of Liberal Arts
  • Michelle Bowman, Office of the Provost
  • Mike Bradley, Office of Technology Services
  • Joyram Chakraborty, College of Science & Math
  • Lavern Chapman, Office Of Inclusion & Institutional Equity
  • Wendy Childs, Financial Affairs
  • Lea Ann Christenson, College of Education
  • Christopher Collins, Facilities Management
  • Renee Dickie, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Devon Dobrosielski, College of Health Professions
  • Kathleen Eglseder, College of Health Professions
  • Kelly Elkins, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Wayne Ellis, Facilities Management
  • Kathryn Evans, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Dan Fox, Marketing & Communications
  • Carolyn Fucile, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Lauren Gates, Office of Technology Services
  • Russell Gayle, Public Safety
  • Carol Gebhardt, Institute for Well Being
  • Nancy Grasmick, Office of the President
  • Ashley Gregg, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Kaila Groben, Enrollment Management
  • Reid Guanti, Office of Technology Services
  • Leslie Harrison, College of Liberal Arts
  • Carlton Heckler, Facilities Management
  • Craig Hirsh, Facilities Management
  • Katie Hrapczynski, College of Liberal Arts
  • Sya Kedzior, College of Liberal Arts
  • Siobhan Keplinger, Facilities Management
  • Boris Kiselev, Office of Technology Services
  • Marcy Krawczyk, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Sam Kuriadom, Office of Technology Services
  • Michael LaMonica, Athletics
  • Jessica Loetz, University Accounting
  • Emily Margolis, College of Liberal Arts
  • Francisco Martinez Ibarra, College of Liberal Arts
  • Phillipa McQueen, Auxiliary Services
  • John McTague, College of Liberal Arts
  • Abby Mello, College of Liberal Arts
  • Vernon Mitchell, Auxiliary Services
  • Mary Moreland, College of Education
  • Peter Morin, College of Health Professions
  • Shane Murphy, Facilities Management
  • Matthew Mychailyszyn, College of Liberal Arts
  • Oluwatoyin Oduntan, College of Liberal Arts
  • Christopher Oufiero, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Bethany Pace, Office of the Provost
  • Nerissa Paglinauan, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Gregory Penczek, Athletics
  • Tanisha Peterkin, Office of the Provost
  • Megan Placide, Research & Consulting
  • Robert Reed, Public Safety
  • Kathleen Reilly, College of Education
  • Wayne Robertson, College of Liberal Arts
  • Heinz-Erik Ropers, College of Liberal Arts
  • Sara Rose, International Programs
  • Jennifer Scott, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Jacqueline Shin, College of Liberal Arts
  • John Sivey, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Jennifer Snyder-Quinn, Auxiliary Operations
  • Kerry Spence, Facilities Management
  • Jennifer Spera, Enrollment Management
  • Melissa Stephenson, College of Education
  • Sara Tabesh, Enrollment Management
  • Angela Tate, College of Health Professions
  • Renee Timms, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Edwin Todd, Facilities Management
  • Jermaine Vaughn, Auxiliary Services
  • Jonathan Vincent, College of Liberal Arts
  • Mary Weir, Financial Affairs
  • John Weldon, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Erin Witte, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Adam Zukowski, Library
  • Robin Ace, International Programs
  • Saidat Adeleke, Library
  • Grace Andrews-Becker, Campus Life
  • Candice Aston, College of Liberal Arts
  • Timm Baldwin, Marketing & Communications
  • Nate Barker, Human Resources
  • Kara Berger, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Tanner Biagini, Athletics
  • David Brasington, Strategic Partnerships & Applied Research
  • John Bullock, College of Liberal Arts
  • Joseph Bushey, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Andrea Chenowith, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Christopher Chott, Auxiliary Services
  • Nikia Corbett, Auxiliary Services
  • Kimberly Corum, College of Science & Mathematics
  • David Cosper, College of Fine Arts & Communication
  • James Cummings, College of Science & Math
  • Christina Dardis, College of Liberal Arts
  • Marsha Davenport, College of Health Professions
  • Walter Dearborn, College of Health Professions
  • Elizabeth DeCoster, Library
  • Brian DeFilippis, University Advancement
  • Lin Deng, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Aaron Droege, Athletics
  • Nancy Dufau, Sponsored Research
  • Abbie Ecton, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Justin Elmore, Facilities Management
  • Jacqueline Ewing, Human Resources
  • Margie Fasy, Enrollment Management
  • Jacklyn Fisher, International Programs
  • Joseph Ford, Facilities Management
  • Kristin Frank, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Karen Frank, College of Health Professions
  • Katherine Fusick, Sponsored Research
  • Karen Gempp, College of Liberal Arts
  • Shelley Gephardt, Student Development Programs
  • Renada Gilliard, College of Health Professions
  • Katie Gjoni, College of Education
  • Rachel Gordon, College of Business & Economics
  • Aimee Green, Office of Technology Services
  • Peter Greene, Facilities Management
  • Erica Hamilton, Public Safety
  • Daniel Hanna, College of Liberal Arts
  • Pam Hardy, Office of Technology Services
  • Navid Hassanzadeh, College of Liberal Arts
  • Kathleen Hider, Office of Development
  • Lisa Hill, Enrollment Management
  • Christina Holland, Public Safety
  • Ashley Hoover, Legal Affairs
  • Travis Huber, Facilities Management
  • Trevor Iles, College of Business & Economics
  • Benjamin Immink, Facilities Management
  • Jal Irani, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Benjamin Jacobs, Facilities Management
  • Steven James, Auxiliary Operation
  • Brian Jara, Office of Inclusion & Institutional Equity
  • Malinda Jensen, Enrollment Management
  • Morgan Jones, Enrollment Management
  • Steve Jones, Human Resources
  • Allison Kabel, College of Health Professions
  • Kathryn Knaus, Campus Life
  • Gregory Knollman, College of Education
  • Todd Langenberg, Office of Development
  • Michael Larkin, Athletics
  • Jacob Leh, Research & Consulting
  • Gweneth Mahoney, College of Education
  • Kathleen Maloney, Office of the President
  • Brandi Mayo, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Angela McDermott, College of Health Professions
  • Denise McGill, College of Science & Math
  • Donnie McMahand, College of Liberal Arts
  • Millie McMillan, Human Resources
  • Richard Modeste, Facilities Management
  • Jennifer Morrow, Human Resources
  • Kevin Murphy, College of Liberal Arts
  • Donna Noyes, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Kyla O'Hara, Library
  • Nicholas Passas, Facilities Management
  • Terry Perdue, Facilities Management
  • Alessandra Pieraccini, Student Development Programs
  • Christian Ready, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Kelly Rogan, Access & Disability Services
  • Stephen Rosenfeld, University Advancement
  • Katherine Sayers, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Nathan Schadly, Campus Life
  • Mark Schroeder, Enrollment Management
  • Ryan Shelley, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Lisa Shue, College of Health Professions
  • Aminata Sillah, College of Liberal Arts
  • Dontae Smith, Public Safety
  • Imani Smoot, Financial Affairs
  • Teresa Spencer, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Paris Stephens, Auxiliary Services
  • Victoria Thiell, Financial Affairs
  • Jing Tian, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Laura Toadvine, Financial Affairs
  • Kelly Todd, Housing and Residence Life
  • Tevis Tsai, College of Science & Mathematics
  • Matthew Tyner, Athletics
  • Elena Versenyi, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Christine Walsh, Student Development Programs
  • Michael Wenger, Housing and Residence Life
  • Lowell Wilson, College of Business & Economics’
  • Pamela Wruble, College of Education
  • Bo Kyum Yang, College of Health Professions
  • Taylor Yozwiak, College Fine Arts & Communication
  • Lauren Zanta, Academic Student Services 
  • Natasha Zhalkovsky, Human Resources

Marilyn Dannenfelser Staff Award

The Marilyn Dannenfelser Staff Award is presented to a member of the TU administrative staff who personifies the outstanding personal and professional qualities of the late Marilyn Dannenfelser. Her daughter Kim Dannenfelser established the award to memorialize her mother and her contributions to TU.  During Mrs. Dannenfelser’s 46-year career at TU she served as an executive assistant to six presidents.  She was well regarded and is remembered for her tact, diplomacy, and patient demeanor.

Current Administrative Assistants and Executive Administrative Assistants are nominated by their supervisors and a recipient is chosen by a selection committee.


The 2022 winner of the Marilyn Dannenfelser award is:

ROBIN ACE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I, INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND SCHOLAR OFFICE  

Robin joined the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) in October 2021 and quickly became an invaluable member of the ISSO team. She is the "frontline" staff member and is a remarkable representative, ambassador, and constant advocate for the office and the international student community we serve. In nominating Robin for the award, ISSO Director, Gail Gibbs is “always confident that Robin will interact with our audience with the utmost kindness, respect, professionalism and tact.” Robin is a fast learner and more importantly, seeks out the information and skills that will make her more efficient and knowledgeable about her job. As a TU alumna, Robin continues to embody its culture of care and support, not only for the students but for the institution. We look forward to her continued contributions to support the international students in the ISSO.


Diversity and Inclusion Awards

The University Diversity and Inclusion Awards recognize individuals and departments that foster greater awareness, understanding and advancement of diversity and inclusiveness at Towson University.  For more information on the Diversity and Inclusion Awards please visit OIIE's University Diversity & Inclusion Awards webpage.