Hartwick Honors Employee Service Milestones at Annual Quinquennial Celebration

This ceremony reflects Hartwick’s deep appreciation for employees across all areas of campus. From faculty and coaches to those in dining services, facilities and administrative roles, each plays an essential part in supporting student success and advancing the College’s mission. To join this exceptional community, check out the current Hartwick College job openings. the collective impact of Hartwick employees.

President James Mullen reflected on the importance of recognizing long-standing service and

“The Quinquennial Awards celebrate the dedication and commitment of those who make Hartwick such a strong and vibrant community,” said Mullen. “Each honoree has contributed in meaningful ways to the student experience and to the life of the College. Their years of service reflect not only professional excellence, but a shared belief in Hartwick’s mission and future.”

The list of 2026 Quinquennial Award recipients includes:

FORTY YEARS (1985):
Connie Anderson, Professor of Anthropology
Dennis Harris, Aramark Facilities, Groundskeeper
Dale Rothenberger, Aquatic Director/Head Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach
Ricky West, Aramark Facilities, HVAC/Trades

THIRTY-FIVE YEARS (1990):
Robert Eklund Jr., Aramark Dining Services, Production Supervisor
Darlene Kopf, Aramark Dining Services, Catering Manager

THIRTY YEARS (1995):
Wayne Sperry, Aramark Facilities, Grounds/Athletic Fields

TWENTY-FIVE YEARS (2000):
Lorlinda Shumway, Aramark Dining Services, Grill Cook
Barbara Willsey, Campus Safety Dispatcher

TWENTY YEARS (2005):
Kristin Jones, Professor of Economics
Persida Krajovan, Aramark Facilities, Floater
Matthew Sanford, Executive Director of Pine Lake & Baking Innovation Lab
Douglas Zullo, Associate Professor of Art History

FIFTEEN YEARS (2010):
Lori Beckemeyer, Database Manager
Kimmeche Richardson, Aramark Facilities, Custodian
John Scott, Head Men’s Soccer Coach
Pinki Srivastava, Executive-in-Residence in Business Administration and Accounting
Diane Thompson, Associate Director of Financial Aid

TEN YEARS (2015):
Jason Arkins, Aramark Dining Services, Café Cook
Erin Autera, Head Field Hockey Coach/Senior Woman Administrator (SWA)
Heather Babbitt, Operations Assistant
Elena Chernyak, Associate Professor of Sociology
Michael Ennist, Assistant Director of Campus Safety
Mike Jester, Aramark Dining Services, Lead Cook
Douglas Kendall, Director of the Yager Museum of Art and Culture
Brian Knapp, Head Women’s Soccer Coach

FIVE YEARS (2020):
Aaron Accordino, Aramark Dining Services, General Utility
Wyatt Ambrose, Lecturer in Music
Antonio Avanzato, College Shuttle Driver
Nathan Brzozowski, Public Services Assistant
Ross Bussell, Assistant Professor of Education
Aleksandr Chernyak, Lecturer in Religious Studies
Elena Dean, Aramark Dining Services, Food Service Worker
Cynthia Donaldson, Instructor, Private Lessons
Chelsea Fassett, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Nicholas George, Director of Digital Communications
Kevin Gray, Lecturer in Art and Art History
Derek Harris, Aramark Facilities, Carpenter
Morgan Hazlett, Aramark Dining Services, Catering Chef
Erin Kenney, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Gabriella Richardson, Aramark Facilities, Custodian
Lyndsie Robinson, Information Literacy and Instructional Librarian
Corbin Williams, Aramark Dining Services, General Utility

Among this year’s honorees, 16 employees from Aramark were recognized, including nine from Aramark Dining Services and seven from Aramark Facilities. Their contributions reflect the strength of Hartwick’s long-standing partnership with Aramark, which plays a vital role in supporting campus operations and enhancing the daily experience of students, faculty and staff.