On Thursday, October 8, St. John Fisher University recognized 95 employees for milestone years of service during the annual Service Awards Ceremony.
Employees recognized during the ceremony have collectively given 1,255 years of service to Fisher.
“The years of service we recognize today reflect your dedication to Fisher. Each year of service demonstrates your commitment to our students and to the continued success of the University. Together, your contributions have helped shape generations of students and strengthen Fisher,” said Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, president of the University. “Every day, you bring your energy, your expertise, and your compassion to our community. Because of your work, students are supported in their learning, challenged to grow, and prepared to contribute to their professions and communities.”
Rooney, who arrived at Fisher in 1996, was among the honorees, celebrating 30 years of service to Fisher.
Complete List of Honorees:
50 Years of Service: Dr. Charles Natoli (Philosophy)
The most senior member of the group recognized was Dr. Charles Natoli, who arrived at Fisher in 1976 when the University had just opened Lavery Library and was in the process of building an additiong to the Chemistry Building, today known as Pioch Hall. At that time, enrollment was just over 1,800 students.
35 Years of Service: Dr. Hemant Sashittal (Marketing)
Sashittal joined Fisher in 1991, the same year the nursing program officially became a part of Fisher, transitioning from being an Alfred University program offered on Fisher’s campus.
30 Years of Service: Dr. Monica Litzenberger (Economics) and Dr. Gerard J. Rooney (President)
Litzenberger and Rooney joined Fisher in 1996, the year that Dr. Katherine Keough became the fifth president – and first female president - of Fisher and the year that the Service Scholars Program was announced thanks to a $2 million gift from the estate of Maurice and Maxine Forman. That same year, the School of Adult and Graduate Education, then known as SAGE, was established.
25 Years of Service: Dr. Kathleen Broikou (Education), Paul Goverts IV (OIT), Dr. Erica Johnson (Math and Computing Sciences), Jill Rathbun (Office of Financial Affairs), Cynthia Reinecke (Freshmen Admissions), Britta Stackwick (Lavery Library), and Dr. Carolyn Vacca (History)
This group arrived at Fisher the year the dining hall was expanded and updated to include various food stations and the year the Science Scholars Program was announced and designed to increase the enrollment of academically qualified first-year students in the math/science majors. Enrollment was nearing 3,000 students at a total of 2,965.
20 Years of Service: Kristin Anderson (Office of the Provost), Dr. Dougie Bicket (Media and Communication), Dr. Christine Birnie (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Keith Colf (Facilities Services), Dr. Emily Dane-Staples (Sport Management), Lafayette Eaton (Chemistry), Cecil Felton (Media and Communication), Marie Fico (Student Financial Services), Alice Fraser (Safety & Security), Dr. Ryan Gantner (Math and Computing Sciences), Bob Grimm (Facilities Services), Dr. William Harrison (Math and Computing Sciences), Dr. Irene Kimaru (Chemistry), MaryBeth Kula (First-Year Admissions), Dr. Amy Parkhill (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Dr. Kristin Picardo (Office of the Provost), Kate Ross (Lavery Library), and Dr. Jenna Rossi (American Studies)
15 Years of Service: Gail Begley (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Christine Boev (Wegmans School of Nursing), Christopher Bowman (Athletics), Dr. Luisa Cordaro-Mammano (Modern Languages & Cultures), Dr. Denise Curlee (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Alex DeLucenay (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Lynda Fuess (First-Year Admissions), Kelly Gionta (Student Financial Services), Geoffrey Grambo (Athletics), Ben Hockenberry (Lavery Library), Dr. David Kunsch (Management), Dr. Sebastien Lazardeux (Political Science), Katie Sabourin (Office of the Provost), Dr. Anne Schweighardt (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Natasha Vujanovic (Office of Admissions), and Dr. Patricia Wollan (Accounting & Finance)
10 Years of Service: Kevin Brown (Safety & Security), David Dobbins (Athletics), Dr. Crystal Dobri (Wegmans School of Nursing), Myya Dyes (Wellness Center), Dr. Susan Frederick (Wegmans School of Nursing), Mike Grosodonia (Athletics), Chris Keyes (Student Engagement & Leadership), Becky Kieffer (Wellness Center), Jeremy Luke (Print Center), Stacia Maiorani (Lavery Library), Kristen Millerd (Wellness Center), Hannah Olearnick (Athletics), Dr. Stella Plutino (Office of the Provost), Dr. Kevin Railey (Provost), Dr. Maria Carolina Saffie Robertson (Management), Jonathan Schott (Office of Campus Ministry), Dr. Alison Simpson (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Jane Snyder (Political Science), Ken Widanka (Facilities Services), and Donna Wolf (Controller’s Office)
5 Years of Service: Ramadan Affendi (Facilities Services), Piper Bailey (Alumni and Constituent Engagements), Dr. Priyanka Bhatt (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Patrick Crozier (Marketing and Communications), Michael Farrell (Safety & Security), Cassandra Fischer (School of Arts & Sciences), Christa Harvey (Advancement Services), Dr. Dave Herbert (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Dr. Deborah Hurley (Wegmans School of Nursing), Mike Jessup (OIT), Dr. Ozge Kantas Yorulmazlar (Psychology), Dr. Katie Ledwin (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Yi Liu (Accounting & Finance), Christopher Liucci (Accounting & Finance), John LoTemple (Safety & Security), Darcie Mersereau (Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing), Dr. Anastasia Nikolis (English), Dana Orlando (Advancement Services), Molly Place (Alumni and Constituent Engagement), Dr. Ricky Price (Political Science), Leah Richards (Advancement Services), Craig Royce (Safety & Security), Dr. Cassandra Scherr (English), Katie Seidl (Lavery Library), Elizabeth Shannon (Wegmans School of Nursing), Michael Shea (Transfer/Graduate Admissions), Dr. Jonathan Shelley (English), Steve Vaughn (OIT), Mark Weimer (OIT), David Williams (Athletics), and Tyler Woodward (School of Arts & Sciences)
95 Employees Recognized for Milestone Service2026-10-12T15:00:00-04:00On Thursday, October 8, St. John Fisher University recognized 95 employees for milestone years of service during the annual Service Awards Ceremony.Employees recognized during the ceremony have collectively given 1,255 years of service to Fisher.
“The years of service we recognize today reflect your dedication to Fisher. Each year of service demonstrates your commitment to our students and to the continued success of the University. Together, your contributions have helped shape generations of students and strengthen Fisher,” said Dr. Gerard J. Rooney, president of the University. “Every day, you bring your energy, your expertise, and your compassion to our community. Because of your work, students are supported in their learning, challenged to grow, and prepared to contribute to their professions and communities.”
Rooney, who arrived at Fisher in 1996, was among the honorees, celebrating 30 years of service to Fisher.
Complete List of Honorees:
50 Years of Service: Dr. Charles Natoli (Philosophy)
The most senior member of the group recognized was Dr. Charles Natoli, who arrived at Fisher in 1976 when the University had just opened Lavery Library and was in the process of building an additiong to the Chemistry Building, today known as Pioch Hall. At that time, enrollment was just over 1,800 students.
35 Years of Service: Dr. Hemant Sashittal (Marketing)
Sashittal joined Fisher in 1991, the same year the nursing program officially became a part of Fisher, transitioning from being an Alfred University program offered on Fisher’s campus.
30 Years of Service: Dr. Monica Litzenberger (Economics) and Dr. Gerard J. Rooney (President)
Litzenberger and Rooney joined Fisher in 1996, the year that Dr. Katherine Keough became the fifth president – and first female president - of Fisher and the year that the Service Scholars Program was announced thanks to a $2 million gift from the estate of Maurice and Maxine Forman. That same year, the School of Adult and Graduate Education, then known as SAGE, was established.
25 Years of Service: Dr. Kathleen Broikou (Education), Paul Goverts IV (OIT), Dr. Erica Johnson (Math and Computing Sciences), Jill Rathbun (Office of Financial Affairs), Cynthia Reinecke (Freshmen Admissions), Britta Stackwick (Lavery Library), and Dr. Carolyn Vacca (History)
This group arrived at Fisher the year the dining hall was expanded and updated to include various food stations and the year the Science Scholars Program was announced and designed to increase the enrollment of academically qualified first-year students in the math/science majors. Enrollment was nearing 3,000 students at a total of 2,965.
20 Years of Service: Kristin Anderson (Office of the Provost), Dr. Dougie Bicket (Media and Communication), Dr. Christine Birnie (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Keith Colf (Facilities Services), Dr. Emily Dane-Staples (Sport Management), Lafayette Eaton (Chemistry), Cecil Felton (Media and Communication), Marie Fico (Student Financial Services), Alice Fraser (Safety & Security), Dr. Ryan Gantner (Math and Computing Sciences), Bob Grimm (Facilities Services), Dr. William Harrison (Math and Computing Sciences), Dr. Irene Kimaru (Chemistry), MaryBeth Kula (First-Year Admissions), Dr. Amy Parkhill (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Dr. Kristin Picardo (Office of the Provost), Kate Ross (Lavery Library), and Dr. Jenna Rossi (American Studies)
15 Years of Service: Gail Begley (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Christine Boev (Wegmans School of Nursing), Christopher Bowman (Athletics), Dr. Luisa Cordaro-Mammano (Modern Languages & Cultures), Dr. Denise Curlee (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Alex DeLucenay (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Lynda Fuess (First-Year Admissions), Kelly Gionta (Student Financial Services), Geoffrey Grambo (Athletics), Ben Hockenberry (Lavery Library), Dr. David Kunsch (Management), Dr. Sebastien Lazardeux (Political Science), Katie Sabourin (Office of the Provost), Dr. Anne Schweighardt (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Natasha Vujanovic (Office of Admissions), and Dr. Patricia Wollan (Accounting & Finance)
10 Years of Service: Kevin Brown (Safety & Security), David Dobbins (Athletics), Dr. Crystal Dobri (Wegmans School of Nursing), Myya Dyes (Wellness Center), Dr. Susan Frederick (Wegmans School of Nursing), Mike Grosodonia (Athletics), Chris Keyes (Student Engagement & Leadership), Becky Kieffer (Wellness Center), Jeremy Luke (Print Center), Stacia Maiorani (Lavery Library), Kristen Millerd (Wellness Center), Hannah Olearnick (Athletics), Dr. Stella Plutino (Office of the Provost), Dr. Kevin Railey (Provost), Dr. Maria Carolina Saffie Robertson (Management), Jonathan Schott (Office of Campus Ministry), Dr. Alison Simpson (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Jane Snyder (Political Science), Ken Widanka (Facilities Services), and Donna Wolf (Controller’s Office)
5 Years of Service: Ramadan Affendi (Facilities Services), Piper Bailey (Alumni and Constituent Engagements), Dr. Priyanka Bhatt (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Patrick Crozier (Marketing and Communications), Michael Farrell (Safety & Security), Cassandra Fischer (School of Arts & Sciences), Christa Harvey (Advancement Services), Dr. Dave Herbert (Wegmans School of Pharmacy), Dr. Deborah Hurley (Wegmans School of Nursing), Mike Jessup (OIT), Dr. Ozge Kantas Yorulmazlar (Psychology), Dr. Katie Ledwin (Wegmans School of Nursing), Dr. Yi Liu (Accounting & Finance), Christopher Liucci (Accounting & Finance), John LoTemple (Safety & Security), Darcie Mersereau (Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing), Dr. Anastasia Nikolis (English), Dana Orlando (Advancement Services), Molly Place (Alumni and Constituent Engagement), Dr. Ricky Price (Political Science), Leah Richards (Advancement Services), Craig Royce (Safety & Security), Dr. Cassandra Scherr (English), Katie Seidl (Lavery Library), Elizabeth Shannon (Wegmans School of Nursing), Michael Shea (Transfer/Graduate Admissions), Dr. Jonathan Shelley (English), Steve Vaughn (OIT), Mark Weimer (OIT), David Williams (Athletics), and Tyler Woodward (School of Arts & Sciences)
