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Faculty and staff recognized for decades of service
Faculty and staff celebrated milestone work anniversaries at the annual years of service luncheon held on Knoles Lawn. (May 1, 2024)
Working in the mailroom at University of the Pacific is a labor of love for Joy Hart—so much so that she has done it for 45 years.
“I love my job and I love the people,” Hart said. “They all are so special.”
Hart was one of two employees with 45 years honored at luncheons on the Stockton (May 1) and Sacramento campuses (April 25). The San Francisco Campus will have a years of service celebration on June 18.
The annual events honor milestone work anniversaries for faculty and staff in increments of five years. Recipients of the annual Cavanaugh, Staff Champion of DEI and Podesto awards also were announced.
Chief Financial Officer James Walsh (left) recognized Joy Hart (right) and Joseph Alward (not pictured) for 45 years of service to Pacific.
Hart was surrounded by colleagues at the Stockton luncheon. Lynne Madewell, mailroom manager for the Stockton and Sacramento campuses, shared her praise.
“Simply put, she is her name. Joy is a joy,” Madewell said. “She shares her warmth every day on the job.”
Hart has a unique job in the mailroom. She manages the shredding.
“We cannot keep up with her,” Madewell laughed. “She just powers right through things. She is one of the hardest workers I have ever been around.”
Joseph Alward of College of the Pacific is the other Pacific employee honored for 45 years.
Alward, whose academic specialty is solid-state physics, teaches more than 200 students each year in the introductory physics sequence and physics for non-majors. Students consistently praise Alward for his commitment to their academic success.
He is known for providing an encouraging, supportive environment that fosters positive student outcomes.
40 years of service
Bonnie O’Hearn, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
According to colleagues, O’Hearn is “indispensable” to the work of the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology. She has worked with numerous department chairs and faculty.
She acts quickly and proficiently in helping faculty navigate budget allocation and day-to-day management issues.
Mary Nevis, Pacific Technology
Nevis began her Pacific career as a secretary in the Pharmacy School. The department started with one Apple computer. She joined the Eberhardt School of Business in 1997, running IT systems and information services support for faculty, students and staff for nearly 21 years.
In 2018, Nevis advanced her career, becoming identity and access manager for Pacific Technology, the role she holds today.
Robert Ramirez, Business Operations
Ramirez, also known as Tiger, has been with the university since 1984. He is known as an ambassador to the university and asset to the Facilities Department.
35 years of service
Wendy Cornwall, Athletics
Beginning her career at Pacific in 1991 after earning her bachelor's degree from Pacific in 1988, Cornwall has held a variety of impactful roles. She is currently serving as the director of compliance for Pacific Athletics.
Julie Wendland, Development
Wendland has been a stalwart of the Pacific Athletics Department. Serving as the accounts manager for the Pacific Athletic Foundation, she oversees all donations and accounting for the foundation. She has supported countless events over the years, including the Orange and Black Ball.
Jimmy Shipes, Business Operations
Shipes has been with the university since 1989 and always helps whenever he is asked. He is a swimming pool technician for the university.
30 years of service
Todd Fabian, Psychology, College of the Pacific
Susan Giraldez, Modern Language & Literature, College of the Pacific
Audrey Lee, Administration Operations, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Xiaoling Li, Medicinal Chemistry/ Pharmaceutics, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Charles McCallum, Chemistry, College of the Pacific
Farley Staniec, Economics, College of the Pacific
Myrna Vick, Eberhardt School of Business
25 years of service
Michael Doherty, Computer Science, School of Engineering & Computer Science
Cynthia Dobbs, English, College of the Pacific
Yanko Estay, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Albert Huang, Business Analytics, Eberhardt School of Business
Chi-Wook Lee, Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering & Computer Science
Courtney Lehmann, English, College of the Pacific
Lisa May, Pacific Card, Budget and Finance
Yong Moon, Experiential Learning, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Michael Nevarez, Grounds, Business Operations
Eric Typpo, Accounting, Eberhardt School of Business
Deborah Walker, Biological Sciences, College of the Pacific
Raoul Villalpando, Administrative Operations, Pacific Technology
20 years of service
Maria Anguiano, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Angelita Balingit, Accounts Payable, Budget & Finance
Martha Banuelos, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Patrice Coss, Human Resources, Business Operations
Xin Guo, Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutics, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Carolynn Kohn, Psychology, College of the Pacific
Kirk Land, Biological Sciences, College of the Pacific
Patrick Langham, Jazz Studies, Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth Ledesma, Student Business Services, Budget & Finance
Jennifer Maroney, Administrative Operations, Benerd College
Cherilyn Moe, Accounts Payable, Budget & Finance
Andrew Pitcher, General Education Program, College of the Pacific
Michelle Preston, Student Business Services, Budget & Finance
Elizabeth Rangel, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Kong Thao, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Kimberly Turner, Physical Plant, Business Operations
Arianna Yepez, Jacoby Center, College of the Pacific
Sacramento Campus
20 years of service
Omar Dajani, McGeorge School of Law
Dianna Martinez, McGeorge School of Law
Stephanie Thompson, McGeorge School of Law
